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LAKELAND, FL (June 27, 2022) - There is a water main leak at the 4200 block of South Florida Avenue. 

LAKELAND, FL (June 20, 2022) - On Sunday, June 19, 2022, at approximately 10:29 a.m., patrol officers responded to the shopping center in the 4100 block of Highway 98 in response to a hit-and-run crash that took place in the parking lot near the AT&T store. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to a white Dodge pickup truck traveling through the parking lot area near th ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 13, 2022) - On Sunday, June 12, 2022, shortly after 8:00 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 900 block of West 6th Street in reference to a shooting that occurred in the parking lot area of Webster Park. On scene, officers located a 46-year-old male victim inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began securing the location and re ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 13, 2022) | The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Willey to Assistant Director of Economic Development.  The position will report directly to Brian Rewis, Director of Community & Economic Development and Willey will continue to work with the City Manager on special projects as assigned.

YOUTHBUILD LAKELAND is accepting applications for anyone between the ages of 16 and 24 needing help to obtain their GED or High School Diploma while also learning vocational skills. Financial assistance is available.  VIEW FLYER Apply online today at https://lakelandhousing.org/Other-Programs/youthbuild.aspx or download an application. YOUTHBUILD-LAKELAND is a s ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 2, 2022) ) | The City of Lakeland announces the promotion of Emily Colón as Deputy City Manager. City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said, “I am pleased to promote Mrs. Colón to the position of Deputy City Manager. Through her experiences, hard work and passion for learning, she has developed a tremendous skillset in the city management profession.