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Welcome to the City of Lakeland's News blog. City-wide news, updates and press releases can be found on this page.

[Update] New City Hall Security Measures Implemented April 30th

LAKELAND, FL (April 19, 2018) - Starting April 30th, Lakeland City Hall will have new enhanced security measures in place.  These measures include a new visitor management process that will have recently installed lobby doors at each floor locked and employees must to use their badge to gain access.   Those visiting City Hall to attend a public meeting will not be impacted by ...

Posted by Communications on 19 Apr 2018
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Officers Guptill and Martin Bestowed WoodmenLife Life Saver Award!

Officers Guptill and Martin Bestowed WoodmenLife Life Saver Award! Tonight we were very proud to watch Officers Guptill and Martin receive the 2018 Woodmenlife Life Saver Award at the organization's Annual Community Awards Banquet. On November 2, 2017, Officer David Guptill was on duty as the Field Training Instructor for Officer Derek Martin. While engaged at a community eve ...

Posted by Police Department on 16 Apr 2018
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Weekly Roundup | April 8-14, 2018

City Commission Agenda Study The City Commission met on Friday, April 13th to discuss the agenda for Monday's City Commission meeting. You may view the full Agenda Study on our Vimeo page. View/download the agenda and join us at the City Commission Chambers on Monday, April 16th starting at 9 AM for the meeting. You may also tune in online or on Spectrum 643/FiOS 43. Simpso ...

Posted by Communications on 15 Apr 2018
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Carpenter's Way Turn Lane Construction at US98 North Intersection

LAKELAND, FL (April 11, 2018) | The City of Lakeland is working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to extend the westbound left turn lane on Carpenter’s Way at the US 98 North intersection. Construction is planned to start on Monday, April 16th and the work is expected to be completed by Monday, April 23rd. Motorist tend to stack in the left-hand turn lane as ...

Posted by Communications on 11 Apr 2018
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Weekly Roundup | April 1 - 7, 2018

City Commission Meeting The City Commission met on Monday, April 2nd. Here's how they voted. City Commission Strategic Planning Workshop On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3rd & 4th, the City Commission, City Management, Department Heads and distinguished guests met to plan for fiscal year 2019. Among the many topics discussed were commercial flights into and out of La ...

Posted by Communications on 07 Apr 2018
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Simpson Park Community Center: After Schools Meal Program

LAKELAND, FL (April 6, 2018) - The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce that Simpson Park will be participating in the Afterschool Meals Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. The Afterschool Meals Program provides nutritious snacks and /or meals to children participating in afterschool programs. A snack will be available at no separate charge to children at ...

Posted by Communications on 06 Apr 2018
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Camp Blast Summer Recreation Program: In-City Registration April 7th, Open Registration April 14th

LAKELAND, FL (April 6, 2018) - Camp BLAST is the City of Lakeland’s highly successful summer recreation program that is filled with learning experiences, fun activities, games and visits to thought provoking destinations.  The program is designed for young students who have completed kindergarten and not yet entered the 6th grade.  

Posted by Communications on 06 Apr 2018
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Lakeland Water Utilities Offering Toilet Rebate

LAKELAND, FL (April 2, 2018) - The City of Lakeland is currently offering a rebate up to $100 toward the purchase of an efficient water saving toilet.  Older toilets us more than 3.5 gallons per flush and newer units use a water conserving 1.28 gallons per flush.  Switching to a newer, low-flush unit will help meet water conservation needs. Using less water ultimately results in lower water bills.

Posted by Communications on 02 Apr 2018
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Lakeland Gets a New Name: Welcome to the City of Redbug!

...But there really IS a story behind the name Redbug! Lakeland was first settled in the 1870’s and primarily began to develop along the rail lines. Lakeland was founded by Albert Munn (hence, Munn Park) who purchased land for what is now Downtown Lakeland in 1882. When trying to think of name for this new city, Munn and others kicked around “Munnville”, “Red Bug” and “Rom ...

Posted by Communications on 01 Apr 2018
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Weekly Roundup | March 25-31

What happened around the City of Lakeland this week? Here's your weekly roundup!

Posted by Communications on 31 Mar 2018
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