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LAKELAND, FL (March 8, 2025) - The Lakeland Police Department will host a career fair for those interested in an exciting and purpose-driven career in either law enforcement or a civilian career as a Public Safety Aide or in our 911 Emergency Communications Center. The event will take place Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Lak ...

    Lakeland, FL – (March 6, 2025) – The Lakeland Police Department will begin accepting applications for the position of Police Officer starting Monday, March 10, 2025. This recruitment drive is open to candidates who possess the necessary Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification and aims to fill positions with dedicated indiv ...

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will consider passage of ordinance(s) at a City Commission meeting which commences at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.

LAKELAND, FL (February 24, 2025) - On February 24, 2025, Officer Huascar Evangelista Vargas resigned from his position after being arrested for a retail petit theft which occurred on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Had Vargas not resigned, he would have been terminated. On February 19, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., the Winter Haven Police Department was called to a shoplifting ...

(LAKELAND, FL) February 20, 2025 - The Lakeland Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens Police Academy. Classes meet every Thursday night from 6:30PM - 9:30PM for twelve (13) weeks with 15 classes, beginning on August 7, 2025, and concluding October 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is July 18, 2025.   Apply here: https://www.lakelandgov.net/depa ...

Lakeland, FL - (February 19, 2025) - This summer, the Lakeland Police Department is proud to partner with the Polk County School Board and the Polk County Sheriff's Office to offer a FREE camp with industry professionals to teach skills needed in vocational job markets. Students will have hands-on sessions to learn more about: CARPENTRY ELECTRICAL PLUMBING ROOFING DRYWAL ...

LAKELAND, FL (February 19, 2025) | The City of Lakeland is pleased to offer free parking for downtown service industry workers at the designated parking lot located at 455 South Tennessee Avenue. This initiative aims to support local businesses and their employees by providing convenient and cost-free parking options.

IBM Maximo Application Upgrade to Mas 9 and Platform Migration for the City of Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL (February 19, 2025) | The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, taking place at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This FREE event will feature a diverse selection of vendors offering a wide variety of plants, including: Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Aroids, Desert Roses, Plumerias, T ...

LAKELAND, FL (February 18, 2025) - On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 9:09 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near the 3300 block of US Highway 98 North. Based on witness statements and evidence gathered at the scene, prior to the crash, a pedestrian was attempting to cross US Highway 98 North in a westerly direction, not in a marked crosswal ...