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LAKELAND, FL (July 29, 2020) - Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are currently on scene of a death investigation near the area of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street. This morning human remains were found in the area. At this time, detectives are unable to confirm the identity or cause of death of the victim. The remains will be transported to the Medical Exami ...

LAKELAND, FL (July 28, 2020) | The City of Lakeland's summer recreational camp program, Camp BLAST, will be closed at the Kelly Recreational Complex location (404 Imperial Boulevard) for two days starting today and will reopen on Thursday, July 30^th  in order for staff to deep clean the facility due to possible COVID-19 related contact. Camp BLAST is scheduled to end on Friday, July 31^st at both Kelly Recreation Complex and Simpson Park locations.

LAKELAND, FL (July 22, 2020) | The City of Lakeland Lakes & Stormwater Division will be undertaking a Surface Water Artificial Circulation Impact Study of Lake Mirror that includes the installation of a SolarBee® solar-powered artificial circulation system.  The Impact Study will include a robust surface water sampling program throughout a four-month trial period to evaluate the efficacy of the SolarBee® and assess the potential water quality benefits in Lake Mirror.  

LAKELAND, FL (July 22, 2020) | The Lakeland Mayor's Council on the Arts is now accepting grants applications to assist in funding for art and cultural related organizations. The application process is open to non-profit members of the Lakeland arts community with the Lakeland city limits. For-profit organizations and educational institutions are not eligible for the program.  The application deadline is August 19^th at 4:30 p.m. 

LAKELAND, FL (July 17, 2020) | The City of Lakeland anticipates applying for Rebuild Florida General Planning Support (GSP) funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address mitigation needs to ensure that the state of Florida is more resilient to future natural disasters. This program is being administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program. A total of $20,000,000 in funding has been allocated by DEO for the General Planning Support Program.

LAKELAND, FL - July 6, 2020 | The Lakeland Department of Public Works has recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the second time. This accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that the agency is in full compliance with the recommended management practices set forth in APWA's Public Works Management Practices Manual.

LAKELAND, FL (July 14, 2020) | Starting Thursday, July 16^th, Lakeland-area residents who need facial coverings to help protect themselves and others from spreading the COVID-19 virus may get them free at six sites within the Lakeland city limits. 

LAKELAND, FL (July 13, 2020) | The City of Lakeland has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.

LAKELAND, FL - On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the Lakeland Police Department was called to the 900 block of E. Bella Vista St. regarding a body that had been located in a wooded area north of the roadway.  Detectives initially were unable to confirm the identity or cause of death at the location. The body was transferred to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy. Today, the b ...

LAKELAND, FL (July 4, 2020) - On Friday, July 3, 2020, at approximately 7:38 p.m., a Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on Harden Boulevard in the outside lane of travel, approaching the intersection of Town Center Drive. As the truck began to enter the intersection, a pedestrian, who was in the crosswalk attempting to run across the roadway, crossed in front of the truck an ...