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City offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10 in preparation of Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton is now a Category 4 Hurricane with sustained winds over 150 mph.  The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 5-category rating system used to measure the strength of a hurricane and estimate the potential damage it may cause:

• Category 1: Winds of 74–95 mph, causing minimal damage
• Category 2: Winds of 96–110 mph, causing moderate damage
• Category 3: Winds of 111–129 mph, causing extensive damage
• Category 4: Winds of 130–156 mph, causing devastating damage
• Category 5: Winds of 157+ mph, causing catastrophic damage

Hurricane Milton has increased intensity and is now a Category 5 Hurricane with sustained winds over 160mp.  The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 5-category rating system used to measure the strength of a hurricane and estimate the potential damage it may cause:

• Category 1: Winds of 74–95 mph, causing minimal damage
• Category 2: Winds of 96–110 mph, causing moderate damage
• Category 3: Winds of 111–129 mph, causing extensive damage
• Category 4: Winds of 130–156 mph, causing devastating damage
• Category 5: Winds of 157+ mph, causing catastrophic damage

LAKELAND, FL (October 4, 2024)  | The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department has been made aware of a recent social media post. The post claims that an individual attempted to enter a home while posing as a City of Lakeland Water Utilities employee, supposedly to perform water quality sampling.

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 21, 2024, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida: Proposed 24-050, 24-051, 24-052, 24-053 and 24-054

Selection Committee for 2024-RFP-295: Cyber Vulnerability Assessment of Lakeland Electric's Energy Management System 

2024-RFQ-289 Interview Letter for Presentations & 2nd Selection Committee Meeting for the Construction Trade Professionals for Continuing Contract Project. 

LAKELAND, FL (October 3, 2024) | On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony celebrating all veterans at Veterans Memorial Park located at 701 West Lime Street. Guest speaker Stephanie Colon will address the audience and honor military families.  She is an Air Force wife, mother, businesswoman, community leader and patriot.

RFQ-291. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS. CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR BOILER AND PLANT OUTAGE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES MEETING NOTICE

Lakeland, FL (October 2, 2024) - The RP Funding Center, formerly known as the Lakeland Civic Center, is thrilled to announce a milestone celebration marking 50 years of unforgettable music and cherished memories. Since opening its doors on November 16, 1974, the Center has been a cornerstone of the Lakeland community, hosting an array of legendary performances, events, and conventions that have left an indelible mark on generations of residents.

LAKELAND, FL (September 24, 2024) - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin construction on State Road 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) starting October 7, 2024.