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City News Blog: Lakeland named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

LAKELAND, FL (January 29, 2026)| Today, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of the City of Lakeland to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Lakeland joins over 400 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award recognizes the city for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.

Posted by Communications on 30 Jan 2026

2025-RFP-097 Selection Committee Meeting

2025-RFP-097 Selection Committee Meeting - Exhibit Design and Installation for Culture Center

Posted by Purchasing on 27 Jan 2026

2025-RFQ-100 Selection Committee Meeting

2025-RFQ-100 Selection Committee Meeting - Terminal Development Program Definition Plan (PDP)

Posted by Purchasing on 27 Jan 2026

Legal Notice: Impact Bargaining with Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local 4173

Impact bargaining between designated representatives for the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local 4173, regarding terms and conditions of employment.

Posted by City Clerk on 26 Jan 2026

Public Notice: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Close Portion of Pine Street for Sewer Repair

LAKELAND, FL (January 26, 2026) – The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will close Pine Street between N. Florida Avenue and N. Tennessee Avenue beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to repair a broken sewer service that serves multiple businesses.

Posted by Communications on 26 Jan 2026

Public Notice: Collector Streets Paving Projects

LAKELAND, FL (January 23, 2026) | The City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing several collector streets as part of its roadway preventative maintenance program on Monday, February 9th, 2026. The work will involve removing approximately 1.5 inches of existing asphalt (milling) and replacing it with 1.5 inches of new asphalt. This milling process is a standard practice that helps maintain consistent driveway and ADA ramp elevations, preventing the need for adjustments due to changes in pavement height. Below are the start and completion dates for each project. Please note that weather conditions and equipment issues may cause slight delays.

Posted by Communications on 23 Jan 2026

Public Notice: Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project – Josephine Street Closure

LAKELAND, FL (January 16, 2026) – The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the next phase of the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project on Monday, January 19, 2026. This work will temporarily impact traffic along a portion of Josephine Street. This essential infrastructure improvement project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance wastewater capacity, improve public safety, and ensure long-term service reliability for the community. 

Posted by Communications on 16 Jan 2026