LAKELAND, FL (July 18, 2024) | The City of Lakeland announces the resignation of Deputy City Manager Emily Colón. Colón submitted her resignation to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse last week, as she and her family prepare to transition to Orlando.
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LAKELAND, FL (July 17, 2024) – A Silver Alert has been issued for 67-year-old Marcia Moorehead. Ms. Moorehead is believed to be traveling in a 2012 gray Hyundai Tucson bearing Florida Tag GPQB10. The vehicle has minor front end damage.
Ms. Moorehead was last seen today, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., after leaving her residence in the 4100 block of El Camino Real West to pick up prescriptions at Southgate Publix. It was confirmed that her prescriptions were never picked up and family members have been unable to make contact with her.
Ms. Moorehead is approximately 5’6" with blonde hair and blue eyes. No clothing description was known.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call 911 or the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6966.
Media inquiries should be directed to mediarelations@lakelandgov.net.
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