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LAKELAND, FL (January 02, 2022) - On Saturday, January 1, 2022, at approximately 4:46 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near South Crystal Lake Drive and US Highway 98 South. Just prior to the crash, a Ford Mustang was attempting to turn left on to South Crystal Lake Drive from US Highway 98 South when it crossed into the path of a Hyundai SUV that was traveling north ...

SILVER ALERT - LESLIE WHITE LAKELAND, FL (December 29, 2021) – The Lakeland Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing adult, 90-year-old Leslie White. Mr. White is believed to be traveling in a silver 2018 Subaru Outback, bearing Florida (specialty) tag ALX8Y. He was last known to be leaving the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa and may be driving in the areas ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 28, 2021) | Lakeland Electric General Manager Joel Ivy has accepted a position with Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L).

LAKELAND, FL (December 22, 2021) - The Lakeland Police Department continues to seek information related to a homicide that occurred during the evening of December 24, 2020. In partnership with Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida, a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in the shooting death of 70-year-old Lakeland resident Maebe ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 20, 2021) | The City of Lakeland in coordination with the  Florida Department of Transportation, District 1 (FDOT) is asking for public input regarding the proposed Tenoroc Trail Segment 1.  The community can virtually review the information by visiting bit.ly/32fn1t1.  The storyboard includes an overview of the proposed trail, interactive map, background information on the trail and a short survey.  The survey will help project managers gain valuable input toward the development and features of the trail.  The public can also visit www.lakelandgov.net/tenoroctrail and provide feedback by submitting an email to info@lakelandgov.net.  Public comment deadline is set to end on Friday, January 14, 2022. 

LAKELAND, FL (December 16, 2021) - On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Lakeland Police Department will hold a promotion and swearing-in ceremony for one Sergeant, 16 new Police Officers, and one Public Safety Aide. The ceremony will be held at the Lake Mirror Complex, 121 S Lake Ave in Lakeland, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Attorney General Ashley Moody will be in attendance at the eve ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 16, 2021) | The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste will be hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste and End of Life Electronics event in conjunction with the Polk County Solid Waste Division on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

LAKELAND, FL (December 14, 2021) | The December 17^th Canned Tuna Concert with REX FLOYD will be rescheduled to a later date because of a band emergency.  The quarterly music series takes place in Munn Park and those that attend the events are encouraged to bring a can of tuna or another non-perishable food item to benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE).  The eclectic Canned Tuna series includes all genres of music representing folk, rock, funk and even some southern twang.

LAKELAND, FL (December 13, 2021) | The City of Lakeland Division of Solid Waste provides once per week residential service with automated garbage collection, automated recycling collection, and yard waste collection. Residents can also notify Solid Waste for larger bulk item pick-up. Residential customers can get four (4) bulk collections, up to 20 cubic yards each, per calendar year. The calendar year runs from January 1st through December 31st.  City of Lakeland residents that need to schedule a bulk pickup should email customer service at solidwastemanagement@lakelandgov.net with your address and the type of material you have for collection.  Customers can also call 863/834-8773 to schedule a pickup.

LAKELAND, FL (December 6, 2021) - The City of Lakeland and the Florida Department of Transportation, District 1 (FDOT) are asking for public input regarding the proposed Tenoroc Trail Segment 1.  The community can virtually review the information by visiting www.lakelandgov.net/tenoroctrail. The public is asked to provide feedback and ask the team questions by submitting an email to info@lakelandgov.net.  Public comment deadline is set to end on Friday, January 14, 2022.