Elevate Florida: A Statewide Residential Mitigation Program
Elevate Florida is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Designed to protect homes and communities, this initiative aims to reduce damage from natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods. The deadline for Elevate Florida applications is April 11, 2025.
LAKELAND, FL (March 27, 2025) | The Larsen Memorial Pier, a local landmark since 1962, has been closed to the public since Hurricane Milton because of structural damage. Moving forward, the pier will remain closed indefinitely due to safety concerns, infrastructure limitations, and changes in the surrounding community. Owned and maintained by Lakeland Electric, the pier is primarily used for water sampling at the Larsen Power Plant. These samples are shared with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for regulatory purposes.
*****UPDATE***** LAKELAND, FL (March 24, 2025) - On Thursday, March 20, 2025, a deceased male was located in a rural area of unincorporated Polk County, just east of where Mr. Keen's vehicle was found in the 2800 block of County Line Road in Plant City. The male was in a state of decomposition; however, no trauma or injuries were observed. On March 24, 2025, the decedent wa ...
LAKELAND, FL (March 17, 2025) | The City of Lakeland has submitted a request to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to modify the parameters of a previously approved permit. This permit authorizes the City to operate an emergency pump that transfers water from Lake Bonny to Lake Parker when water levels reach the 10-year flood stage. SWFWMD, the regulatory agency responsible for managing surface water elevations and flows, oversees this process.
FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH LAKELAND, FL (March 13, 2025) - On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a black Lexus sedan in the 3400 block of East Lake Parker Drive. Based on evidence gathered at the scene, prior to the crash, the Lexus was traveling southbound on East Lake Parker Drive and for unknown reasons travel ...
*****UPDATE***** Around 10:45 p.m. Julius Cabbagestalk was located safe! Thank you to everyone who assisted in getting his information out and was looking for him! ***ORIGINAL POST*** LAKELAND, FL (March 13, 2025) - The Lakeand Police Department has received a report of a missing child, 10-year-old Julius Cabbagestalk. Julius was last seen near his home in the 1800 bloc ...
LAKELAND, FL (March 13, 2025) | The City of Lakeland’s Wastewater Collection Division will begin repairs on a deteriorating section of the sanitary sewer along West Lake Parker Drive, just south of Tropical Way.
LAKELAND, Fla.; March 11, 2025 — Avelo Airlines announced today it will expand service at Central Florida’s Lakeland International Airport (LAL) with nonstop routes to Grand Rapids, Michigan and Long Island, New York. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between Central Florida these two destinations. Affordable one-way fares start at $69*.
LAKELAND, FL (March 10, 2025) | A section of East Edgewood Drive, between South Florida Avenue and Carolina Avenue, will be closed overnight starting at 10 p.m. on March 13, 2025, for repaving preparations. This work is part of the City’s ongoing preventative maintenance program. The road is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on March 14, 2025.
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 ...