City News

LAKELAND, FL (February 24, 2020) – Starting on Monday, March 2^nd, City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection crews will begin constructing a sewer line extension across the intersection of North Chestnut Road and Chestnut Woods Drive. At the same time of this project Water Distribution will be working in conjunction with Waste Water Collection to relocate a water main.  

BARTOW, FL (February 18, 2020) | The Florida Department of Transportation plans to activate the newly installed High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK Signals (HAWKS) Monday, February 24. The signals are designed to make crossing Memorial Boulevard safer and easier for pedestrians in one of the highest crash areas in Polk County.

LAKELAND, FL (February 19, 2020) | Construction on the West Lake Parker multi-use path will be put on hold while the Detroit Tigers Spring Training is taking place. Construction will be suspended at close of business on Thursday, February 20^th and work will resume on Monday, March 30^th. 

LAKELAND, FL (February 18, 2020) | Around 8 a.m. this morning  employees at the eLibrary located in the Lake Miriam Square Shopping Center (4740 Florida Avenue South) were notified that a neighboring business had experienced a gas leak.  Employees on hand in preparation for the opening of the eLibrary could detect a faint smell of gas in the eLibrary space.  It was decided to close the location for the day so the space could be properly ventilated.  A sign has been posted on the door of the eLibrary notifying patrons that the library will be closed to today and will reopen tomorrow, February 19^th at 9 a.m.

LAKELAND, FL (February 13, 2020) | The Agenda at-a-Glance includes highlights for the upcoming February 17th City Commission Meeting Agenda. The full agenda and backup materials are available to view and download on our Agendas page. The Lakeland City Commission will discuss agenda items in detail at the Agenda Study session on Friday, February 14^th starting at 8:30 a.m.  The public can watch Agenda Study Sessions, City Commission Meetings as well as Committee Meetings live on Spectrum 643, FiOS 43 and streamed on LakelandGov TV. 

LAKELAND, FL (January 30, 2020) | The third Annual Black History Festival will take place Saturday, February 15^th at Jackson Park (1130 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Join the community for a fun-filled, family-friendly day that will include performances, food, and craft vendors! City of Lakeland staff from the Parks & Recreation Department will be on-hand giving away free plants while supplies last. DJ King will set the groove while individuals, dance groups and cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the event.

LAKELAND, FL (January 29, 2020) | The Agenda at a Glance includes highlights for the upcoming February 3^rd City Commission Meeting Agenda.  The full agenda and backup materials are available to view and download on our Agendas page. The Lakeland City Commission will discuss agenda items in detail at the Agenda Study session on Friday, January 31^st starting at 8:30 a.m.  The public can watch Agenda Study Sessions, City Commission Meetings as well as Committee Meetings live on Spectrum 643, FiOS 43 and streamed on LakelandGov TV.

LAKELAND, FL (January 29, 2020) | Harrison School for the Arts is proud to host the Lakeland Sister Cities International “Young Artists and Authors Showcase” on February 10^th at 6:00 p.m.  There will be a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. in the main rotunda in front of the art gallery. 

 LAKELAND, FL (January 27, 2020) | The City of Lakeland is conducting a survey designed for citizens to share their views on quality of life issues and services. The online survey can be accessed by visiting LKLDview.com. 

LAKELAND, FL (January 24, 2020) | The City of Lakeland’s Parks & Recreation Department and Tropiflora will host the Sixth Annual Plantae Exoticum Botanical Plant Sale on Saturday, February 15th in Hollis Garden.  The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and it is open to the public.  Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of plants such as Bromeliads, Succulents, Caudiciforms, Ferns, Air Plants, Orchids and Myrmecophytes from Tropiflora’s eclectic inventory of exotic plants. If you’re looking for an unusual exotic plant from the jungle or even the desert, this event is for you.