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Lakeland, Florida - The Lakeland Police Department is excited to announce its partnership with the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) in hosting the prestigious 2025 USPCA Region One Police Dog Field Trials. Scheduled to take place from February 9-13, 2025, this event will bring together police officers and K9 competitors from across the southeastern United State ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 14, 2024) | The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department has closed Simpson Park pool until further notice.  The vinyl liner has separated from the pool wall and is now a safety hazard.

LAKELAND, FL (June 12, 2024) - Lakeland Police Department K9s Mako and Pantera have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Both vests were sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA - EOW 12/12/23”.   Vested In ...

San Diego, California, June 11, 2024 | Stephanie Madden, City Commissioner for the city of Lakeland, Florida, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in San Diego, California. The award recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to the goals of the American Public Power Association (APPA).

Bartow, Fla. (June 7, 2024) | Polk County’s ongoing widening of West Pipkin will close Yates Road for 60 Days starting Monday morning June 10.

JAMES GOUGEON III     OTHER AGENCY ASSIST / FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION     LAKELAND, FL (May 31, 2024) - On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 10:04 a.m., officers responded to assist the Plant City Police Department after a traffic crash occurred at the intersection of Harden Boulevard and South Frontage Road. In total the crash scene involved eight vehicles and el ...

LAKELAND, FL (May 28, 2024) | Starting June 10, 2024, the City of Lakeland Parks Division will remove two declining laurel oak trees adjacent to the Lake Hollingsworth multi-use trail.  The trees have noticeable and documented issues that could cause a hazard to those using the trail. The impacted trees are located on the west side of Lake Hollingsworth across from Patten Heights Street and Hibriten Way (pictures attached). The City Arborist confirmed that the two trees need to be removed as hurricane season beings.

LAKELAND, FL (May 22, 2024) | Starting Monday, June 10, 2024, the City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be constructing a new sewer service in the vicinity of 207 Glendale Street and 215 Glendale Street (see attached vicinity map). Glendale Street will be closed between Troy Avenue and Hilltop Avenue so the construction can take place.  Access to Hilltop Avenue and Troy Avenue will not be impacted by the project.

UPDATE: FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVOLVING A BICYCLIST     LAKELAND, FL (May 21, 2024) - On May 14, 2024, traffic crash investigators obtained a warrant for the arrest of Cassidy Mullis in connection with the fatal crash which occurred on June 25, 2023, in the 3000 block of Bartow Road. Mullis was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death (F1).  On May 20, 2 ...

LAKELAND, FL (May 20, 2024) | Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is currently working on the development of a large aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility and medevac helicopter facility planned for the northeast quadrant of the airport off Drane Field Road. The City of Lakeland has retained the services of Environmental Science Associates (ESA) in assisting with the environmental review of the site.