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LAKELAND, FL (April 24, 2023) - The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Inc., will present the 35th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in the Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park. The park is located on Lime Street, between ...

LAKELAND, FL (April 22, 2023) | While the City was not aware of the timing of this announcement by the Florida Tropics, we understand their decision that has come following more than a year of negotiations.  At the expiration of the annual agreement that existed between the City and the Tropics last year, the City notified the Tropics of our intent to explore options to increase related revenue for the recurring seasons of the Florida Tropics and the Lakeland Magic, both requiring large blocks of scheduled dates in the Jenkins Arena at the RP Funding Center. 

LAKELAND, FL (April 14, 2023) | Due to a renovation project taking place in the City Commission Chambers, all live meetings that require broadcast and audience participation will be moved to the Lakeland Electric Building 1 A/B starting Friday, May 5^th – Thursday, June 1^st.

LAKELAND, FL (April 11, 2023) | The boardwalk and small fishing pier at Peterson Park are currently closed until further notice. The structures have deteriorated over time and City staff has deemed the structures unsafe. 

LAKELAND, FL (April 7, 2023) | Lakeland Water Utilities has recently learned that a 600 ft. long section of 24” gravity sewer main that runs parallel to Griffin Road needs emergency repairs. The repairs will primarily take place in the right of way adjacent to the eastbound lane of Griffin Road between Pyramid Parkway and US 98.  The City of Lakeland has retained the firm, Kam ...

LAKELAND, FL (April 6, 2023) | The City of Lakeland strives to provide customers with reliable, quality, responsive and cost-efficient water, and wastewater services. This commitment is consistent with our mission in providing an exceptional quality of life for City of Lakeland customers. Customer satisfaction is extremely important, and feedback is helpful in the efforts to continually improve services.

LAKELAND, FL (April 5, 2023) | City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed David Bayhan as Interim Director of Water Utilities, effective April 9, 2023.

LAKELAND, FL (April 4, 2023) | Barnett Family Park located at 730 East Orange Street will be closing for repairs from April 18^th through May 8^th.  The splash pad, playgrounds and picnic area will all be impacted as part of the closure. 

LAKELAND, FL (April 2, 2023) – On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Lakeland Police arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa, charging him with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with a shooting that took place earlier in the morning. At approximately 2:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the McDonald's located at 5325 Frontage Road in reference to a fight between ...

Lakeland, Florida, July 2023 -  Lakeland Police Department and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Lakeland, Florida, on July 18-19, 2023. The course will be held at the Lakeland Police Department Training Center located at 3131 Centurion Dr., Lakeland, Fl 33805. This two-day instructor course teaches proactive respo ...