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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 ...

LAKELAND, FL (March 30, 2023) | Starting Monday, April 3, CSX will conduct necessary repairs on the railroad bridge over North Lake Parker Avenue/State Road 700 in Lakeland, FL.

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 ...

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LLIA) is one of the most dynamic and diversified airports in the country. From flight training to fighter jets, chances are you will spot them over the skies of Lakeland. Over 60 businesses call LAL home, including the world-famous NOAA Hurricane Hunters, Department of Defense Contractor Draken International, Amazon Air, and local flight schools training the next generation of pilots. Learn about what's going on at Lakeland Linder International Airport.

LAKELAND, FL (March 28, 2023) | The 23^rd Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display on the Lemon Street Promenade and Lakeland Public Library now through the end of 2023. The community is encouraged to vote for their favorite sculpture by visiting the People’s Choice web page at https://bit.ly/2023FLOSCPeoplesChoice.

LAKELAND, Fla., March 24, 2023 | NuCycle Energy announced a new partnership with the City of Lakeland today. This partnership will allow commercial customers in the Lakeland service area to avoid the landfill and help replace fossil fuels. This new sustainability initiative kicks off on Monday, March 27th.

LAKELAND, FL (March 20, 2023) | Construction is currently underway on the expansion of an existing stormwater treatment facility located at the intersection of North Vermont Avenue and Plum Street.

UPDATE:  MR. POITRAS HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE LAKELAND, FL (March 10, 2023) – A Silver Alert has been issued for 88-year-old Leon Poitras. Mr. Poitras is believed to be traveling in a 2012 white Volkswagen Passat bearing Florida tag FA48I. The vehicle has a law enforcement specialty tag. Mr. Poitras was last seen Friday, March 10, 2023, at approximately noon, after ...