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LAKELAND, FL (December 6, 2021) | City Manager Shawn Sherrouse named Brian Rewis as Director of Community & Economic Development during the December 6th City Commission meeting.  Rewis has been serving as Interim Director for the past six-months. Sherrouse said, “Brian has done a fantastic job during the past six-months as Interim Director of the Department.  He has proven ...

LAKELAND, FL (November 30, 2021) – The Lakeland Police Department is currently investigating two independent traffic crashes with fatalities, both occurring on Kathleen Road within hours of each other.   INVESTIGATION 1 / 1000 Block of Kathleen Road / Monday, November 29 / 9:43 p.m. On Monday, November 29, 2021, at approximately 9:43 p.m., officers responded to a traffic cra ...

LAKELAND, FL (November 30, 2021) | Snowfest returns to Lake Mirror on Saturday, December 4^th from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Frances Langford Promenade. The City of Lakeland will be celebrating the 41^st Anniversary of this holiday tradition. 

LAKELAND, FL (November 28, 2021) – The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning shortly at 2:15 a.m. on Interstate 4, near exit 31 at Kathleen Road. On Sunday, November 28, 2021, at approximately 2:05 a.m., the Lakeland Police Department (LPD) received a call requesting officers to respond to a suspicious vehicl ...

LAKELAND, FL (November 18, 2021) | Common Ground Playground, located at Publix Charities Park (1000 East Edgewood Drive), will close December 6^th through the 10^th to complete much needed tree trimming. The Parks & Recreation team will also work on other maintenance projects in the park space during the closure. 

LAKELAND, FL (November 16, 2021) | The Lakeland History and Culture Center is currently being constructed at the Lakeland Main Library (100 Lake Morton Drive). Once completed, the new 1,400 square foot space will feature visually appealing exhibits with narratives that tell Lakeland’s story.  The Inaugural exhibit, opening in Spring of 2022, will outline the importance of the railroad and how it was a core component that helped shape Lakeland’s early history.

LAKELAND, FL (November 15, 2021) | The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations.  The parade takes place on Thursday, December 2^nd.  The parade starts with a firework display over Lake Mirror at 7 p.m.  As the first firework is launched, the parade officially begins.  Leaving the RP Funding Center, the parade travels down Lemon Street toward downtown.  The parade then turns at Main Street to Cedar Street and winds around Lake Mirror, going up Orange Street and ending at the RP Funding Center.  

LAKELAND, FL (November 15, 2021) | The City of Lakeland is hosting the 7^th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December 11^th.  This festive 5K race takes place on Three Parks Trail, and this year there will be a 7 a.m. staggered start for the runners gathering on Buckingham Avenue.

LAKELAND, FL (November 10, 2021) – Water Distribution crews are at George Jenkins Boulevard and Veterans Avenue to repair a water main break.  The older concrete line failed most likely due to age. Crews are excavating the area now to get to the break. The roadway of George Jenkins Boulevard is closed from Brunnell Parkway to Sloan Avenue until further notice.

LAKELAND, FL (November 7, 2021) - On Sunday, November 7, 2021, shortly after 1:10 am, uniform patrol officers responded to the 100 block of Kentucky Avenue in reference to a shooting. On scene, officers located a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began securing the location and rendering aid until emergency medical responders from Lakeland Fire Depa ...