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LAKELAND, FL (January 16, 2026) – The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the next phase of the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project on Monday, January 19, 2026. This work will temporarily impact traffic along a portion of Josephine Street. This essential infrastructure improvement project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance wastewater capacity, improve public safety, and ensure long-term service reliability for the community.


2025-RFP-095 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Contract Labor Services

2025-RFP-076 Selection Committee Meeting - 316(b) Traveling Screens for the Larsen Power Plant

LAKELAND, FL (January 14, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department will be performing a safety trim of the Lovers’ Oak on Thursday and Friday, January 15-16, 2026, in the 700 block of Success Avenue.

 LAKELAND, FL (January 13, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department announces that the Coleman-Bush Building will be temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance from Monday, January 20, through Saturday, January 25.

LAKELAND, FL (January 9, 2026) - The City of Lakeland is proud to announce the 48th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “A Legacy of Strength, A Future of Actions,” will unite the community in honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of equality, service, and unity.

Notice is hereby given that assessment(s) have been entered against the following lot(s) and parcel(s) of land in the City of Lakeland, Florida, as provided by Chapter 86 of the Code of the City of Lakeland, Florida, said assessment(s) being payable within 30 days, with interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum as hereinafter specifically setforth.

2025-RFQ-081 Selection Committee Meeting - Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMAR) for the New Solid Waste Transfer Station Facility

2025-RFP-087 Selection Committee Meeting - Fire Protection Systems -- Inspection, Service, Maintenance, and Emergency Response

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will consider passage of the following titled ordinance(s) at a City Commission meeting which commences at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.