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LAKELAND, FL (January 13, 2022 | This free program allows citizens to gain insight into City services and the functions of local government through interactive, hands on activities. The 2022 Citizens Academy will start Thursday, February 24^th.  All sessions are from 6-8 p.m. and at least four sessions will meet away from City Hall. A light dinner is served at all sessions starting at 5:45 p.m. with the class beginning promptly at 6 p.m.

LAKELAND, FL (January 12, 2022) | On Thursday, January 20th starting at 8 a.m., a contractor working for the City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be completing work to repair a sewer main on Chiles Street. Unfortunately, the original contractor was unable to complete the repair in November 2021.  A new contractor will be onsite using a different technology desig ...

LAKELAND, FL  (January 7, 2022) Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying an unidentified male in a death investigation case. On Monday, January 3, 2022, the decedent was found in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland. He is a middle-aged white male, approximately 5’10”, missing several teeth from his lowe ...

LAKELAND, FL (January 3, 2022) | The City of Lakeland is currently conducting the annual LKLD VIEW community survey designed for citizens to share their values on quality of life issues and services. The online survey can be accessed by visiting www.lkldview.com.

LAKELAND, FL (January 02, 2022) - On Saturday, January 1, 2022, at approximately 4:46 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near South Crystal Lake Drive and US Highway 98 South. Just prior to the crash, a Ford Mustang was attempting to turn left on to South Crystal Lake Drive from US Highway 98 South when it crossed into the path of a Hyundai SUV that was traveling north ...

SILVER ALERT - LESLIE WHITE LAKELAND, FL (December 29, 2021) – The Lakeland Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing adult, 90-year-old Leslie White. Mr. White is believed to be traveling in a silver 2018 Subaru Outback, bearing Florida (specialty) tag ALX8Y. He was last known to be leaving the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa and may be driving in the areas ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 28, 2021) | Lakeland Electric General Manager Joel Ivy has accepted a position with Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L).

LAKELAND, FL (December 22, 2021) - The Lakeland Police Department continues to seek information related to a homicide that occurred during the evening of December 24, 2020. In partnership with Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida, a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in the shooting death of 70-year-old Lakeland resident Maebe ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 20, 2021) | The City of Lakeland in coordination with the  Florida Department of Transportation, District 1 (FDOT) is asking for public input regarding the proposed Tenoroc Trail Segment 1.  The community can virtually review the information by visiting bit.ly/32fn1t1.  The storyboard includes an overview of the proposed trail, interactive map, background information on the trail and a short survey.  The survey will help project managers gain valuable input toward the development and features of the trail.  The public can also visit www.lakelandgov.net/tenoroctrail and provide feedback by submitting an email to info@lakelandgov.net.  Public comment deadline is set to end on Friday, January 14, 2022. 

LAKELAND, FL (December 16, 2021) - On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Lakeland Police Department will hold a promotion and swearing-in ceremony for one Sergeant, 16 new Police Officers, and one Public Safety Aide. The ceremony will be held at the Lake Mirror Complex, 121 S Lake Ave in Lakeland, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Attorney General Ashley Moody will be in attendance at the eve ...