LAKELAND, FL (April 3, 2026) - Due to lower-than-average water levels and ongoing dry conditions, beginning April 3, 2026, the City of Lakeland is implementing Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions. These restrictions are in accordance with a Phase III Water Shortage per Rule 40D-21 declared by the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District on March 24, 2026.
ATTENTION, BURN BAN for all of Polk County, until further notice. Learn more.
ATTENTION, PHASE 3 WATER SHORTAGE declared by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Learn more.
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2026 Annual Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Set for May 7 Lakeland, FL - (April 3, 2026) - The Fraternal Order of Police Polk County Lodge #46 and the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Inc., will present the 38th Annual Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Polk County Law Enforcem ...
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LAKELAND, FL (April 2, 2026) - The Lakeland Police Department is looking for eager and excited teens who are interested in learning more about careers in law enforcement to participate in a one-week, hand-on experience for young people. This highly interactive program, taught by Lakeland Police Officers, allows high school students to see and experience what it's li ...
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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, April 20, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida.
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--- UPDATE --- Lakeland, FL (January 30, 2026) — The City of Lakeland is continuing to activate the new school-zone speed cameras near select schools in Lakeland. A few cameras are still awaiting final implementation. Until all cameras are fully activated, the program will remain in an educational warning phase. All drivers traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the pos ...
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2026-RFP-020 Selection Committee Meeting - Larsen Power Plant Unit 8 Turbine Lube Oil Replacement for the City of Lakeland
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2026-RFP-008 Selection Committee Meeting - Testing, Supply, and Delivery of Sludge Dewatering Polymers
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2026-RFP-012 Selection Committee Meeting - Hangar Roof Replacement (3600Drane Field Rd) at Lakeland Linder International Airport
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2026-RFP-002 Selection Committee Meeting - BREAKROOM RENOVATION AT THE LAKELAND ELECTRIC BUILDING
FOR THE CITY OF LAKELAND
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2026-RFP-004 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Pest Control Services Under Continuing Contract for City Hall, Lakeland Police Department, and Other City Buildings
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