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LAKELAND, FL (June 3, 2026)| As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, the City of Lakeland invites residents and visitors to gather for the annual T. Mims Corp. Red, White and Kaboom Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.  

LAKELAND, FL (May 2, 2026) - This afternoon, the applicant for the proposed Lakeland data center requested cancellation of the scheduled Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Development Review Team meeting, following receipt of application review comments from the DRT. The next steps of the process are for the applicant to review the DRT comments, determine how they wish to proceed, and de ...

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, June 15, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.

2026-RFP-030 Selection Committee Meeting - Public Safety Scheduling and Timekeeping Software for the City of Lakeland

2026-RFP-029 Selection Committee Meeting - Concessions Building Renovation at Peterson Park

2026-RFP-001 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Food and Beverage Services for the RP Funding Center

LAKELAND, FL (May 22, 2026) - On Tuesday, May 26, City of Lakeland contractors will begin repairing a brick crosswalk, curb ramps, the intersection of W. Lake Parker Dr. and E. Garden St.  

LAKELAND, FL (May 22, 2026) - Beginning Tuesday, May 26, contractors working on behalf of the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin construction of a new sewer service for a residential property. 

LAKELAND, FL (May 21, 2026) - The City of Lakeland, in partnership with United Way of Central Florida, Age Friendly Lakeland, Home Instead, local emergency preparedness and community organizations, is encouraging residents to prepare ahead of hurricane season by attending the 2026 Lakeland Hurricane Expo on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RP Funding Center located at 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL.