LAKELAND, FL (September 29, 2026) | Beginning Monday, October 12, City of Lakeland crews will begin installing a new storm sewer system along the south side of Rose Street between Ingraham Avenue and South Lake Avenue.
ATTENTION, PHASE 3 WATER SHORTAGE declared by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Learn more.
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LAKELAND, FL (September 29, 2026) | Beginning Monday, October 12, City of Lakeland crews will begin installing a new storm sewer system along the south side of Rose Street between Ingraham Avenue and South Lake Avenue.
2026-RFP-114 Selection Committee Meeting - Lakeland Electric - Unit 5 - 2026 Fall Outage Contract Services
2026-RFQ-060 Presentations - Professional Engineering Services for Structural, Concrete, & Coating System Repairs at Joker Marchant Stadium
City News Blog: City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Appoints Longtime Team Member Deidra Joseph as Interim Finance Director
Today, Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse announced the appointment of Deidra Joseph as Interim Finance Director for the City of Lakeland. Joseph, who has been with the City for 28 years, most recently served as Assistant Finance Director.
2026-RFP-096 Selection Committee Meeting - Historic District Resurvey Phase 3
Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce the official appointment of Adam Lunn, C.M., ACE, as the new Director of Lakeland International Airport (LAL). Lunn, who has led the airport in an interim capacity since June 14, 2026, began his aviation career as an intern at LAL more than 15 years ago.
2026-RFP-087 Selection Committee Meeting - Kitchen Renovations at Fire Station 4
LAKELAND, FL (September 25, 2026) – On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7AM, the City of Lakeland will kick off the 46th Annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton. Staff from the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department will gather the swans by boat to prepare them for their annual veterinary wellness check.
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 Monday, October 5, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.
2026-RFP-090 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Wetlands Maintenance Services