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.
ATTENTION, PHASE 3 WATER SHORTAGE declared by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Learn more.
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2026-RFP-087 Selection Committee Meeting - Kitchen Renovations at Fire Station 4
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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.
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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.
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2026-RFP-090 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Wetlands Maintenance Services
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LAKELAND, FL (September 17, 2026) - The City of Lakeland is reminding residents and visitors that Florida’s 2026–27 duck hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 19. During the season, residents may notice increased hunting activity around permitted hunting areas and waterways.
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Notice of Proposed Tax Increase: The City of Lakeland has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy.
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2026-RFP-070 Selection Committee Meeting - Preparation, Repairs, and Waterproofing of Exterior Walls at City Hall
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LAKELAND, FL (September 8, 2026) – Today, the City Commission unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 4844 establishing drought enforcement measures to ensure compliance with Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (SWFWMD) Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions. The amendment establishes enforcement and appeal procedures for watering violations, including fines of $50 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation, and $500 for third and subsequent violations.
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2026-RFP-080 Selection Committee Meeting - Scaffolding and Insulation Services at Lakeland Electric Power Generation Facilities
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