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For Immediate ReleaseAugust 31, 2023 Contact: FDOT Janella Newsome(863) 209-5589 | Janella.Newsome@dot.state.fl.us Contact: FHP Sgt Steve Gaskins(813) 215-1867 | SteveGaskins@flhsmv.gov   NHTSA, FDOT and Local Law Enforcement Remind Drivers:Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over [BARTOW, Fla.] — During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summerti ...

LAKELAND, FL (August 30, 2023) | Starting September 11, 2023, a portion of East Orange Street from Iowa Avenue to South Lake Avenue will be closed along with a portion of South Lake Avenue from East Orange Street to East Lime Street for approximately three months. 

LAKELAND, FL (August 28, 2023) | Historic homeowners are invited to attend the 15^th Biennial Historic Home Workshop hosted at Florida Southern College on October 14, 2023. The Workshop will take place in the Ordway Building located at 1049 Frank Lloyd Wright Way from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LAKELAND, FL (August 25, 2023) – On August 25, 2023, at approximately 6:41 am, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Kathleen Road for a traffic crash involving a Citrus Connection Bus and a 2022 grey Hyundai sedan. The Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire Department arrived to secure the scene and began life-saving measures. The dr ...

The Civil Service Board has been asked by the Director to consider for approval; revisions and updates to the Lakeland Civil Service Rules. 

LAKELAND, FL (August 22, 2023) - The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will perform a sewer repair at the intersection of Sylvester Road and Sylvester Court/Richmond Road.

The City of Lakeland is looking for input from the community regarding the operations of Woodlake Park. 

LAKELAND, FL (August 10, 2023) | Kelly Koos, City Clerk of the City of Lakeland, has certified the results at the close of the qualifying July 28, 2023, for the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority election. Candidates will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2026.

LAKELAND, FL (August 8, 2023) | The City of Lakeland’s eLibrary South located at Lake Miriam Square (4740 South Florida Avenue) will close Saturday, September 2, 2023.

LAKELAND, FL (August 4, 2023) – Common Ground Park will close August 21^st through August 25^th for necessary tree work.