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LAKELAND, FL (October 8, 2021) | The first Canned Tuna Concert that was originally scheduled for September 17^th was rescheduled to Friday, October 22^nd because of inclement weather.  The first show will feature local favorite Dan Signor from 6 – 8 p.m.  The quarterly music series will happen in Munn Park and those attending are invited 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 (October 8, 2022) | The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19^th for the 41^st Annual Swan Roundup. Parks & Recreation employees will be carefully gathering the swans to get them ready for their annual veterinary check-up. The swans will be confined in large holding pens on the south side of the lake for their annual wellness examinations with My Pet’s Animal Hospital that will start the morning of October 20^th at 8:00 a.m. The Annual Swan Round-Up allows the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to closely monitor the health and vitality of Lakeland’s swan population. 

LAKELAND, FL (October 5, 2021) | Construction continues on Summit Consulting’s new eight-story, 135,000 square foot building, located at 117 N. Massachusetts Avenue, on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland.

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.