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LAKELAND, FL (October 1, 2021) | As part of the City's participation in and eligibility for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, the Planning and Housing Division is required to implement an Affordable Housing Incentive Plan. 

For Immediate Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ContactDavid Waller, Chairman PCLEMF, Inc.,863-529-3709 The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Inc., will present the 33rd Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in the L ...

LAKELAND, FL (April 18, 2021) - On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at approximately 3:37 p.m., a Nissan Frontier was stopped in the left turn lane facing northbound on Kathleen Road.  The traffic light changed from red to a green arrow and the Nissan began to turn left onto the extension road of Mall Hill Drive to enter the 7-11 parking lot.  At the same time a pedestrian entered ...

LAKELAND, FL (September 24, 2021) | The Lakeland City Commission finalized the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget on Thursday, September 23^rd in a 4-2 vote with Commissioner Read and Commissioner Musick opposing the budget based on the cost of law enforcement body worn cameras.

LAKELAND, FL (September 23, 2021) | Contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin milling along East Bay Street from North Massachusetts Avenue to Lake Avenue beginning Friday, September 24^th at 8 a.m. East Bay Street will be resurfaced on Saturday, September 25^th.  

LAKELAND, FL (September 23, 2021) - The pedestrian bridge in Peterson Park, connecting the southern portion of Three Parks Trail to New Jersey Road, will be closed starting Monday, September 27^th for maintenance and repairs. The project is expected to take one week to complete. 

LAKELAND, FL (September 23, 2021) | The Polk County Division of Roads & Drainage will start a project on Wednesday, September 29^th that will close Ariana Street between South Grady Avenue and Faye Avenue for approximately 45 days to allow construction of a 200’ retaining wall on the north side of Ariana Street. 

LAKELAND, FL (September 17, 2021) | Repairs to the CSX crossing and installation of a new traffic signals is tentatively scheduled to begin on Tuesday 9/21/21 at County Line Road and US 92.)

LAKELAND, FL (September 17, 2021) | Dan Signor Canned Tuna Concert Series Postponed Until October 22nd Due To Inclement Weather.

LAKELAND, FL (September 10, 2021) | The Lakeland City Commission held the first of two budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) on Thursday, Sept. 9^th.  The City Commission listened to an overview of the budget presented by City Manager Shawn Sherrouse before they voted on the millage rate and the topic of law enforcement body worn cameras as part of the FY22 budget.