*****UPDATE***** Lakeland, FL (March 8, 2026) - On March 7, 2026, traffic crash investigators with the Lakeland Police Department arrested Jeffery Ronald Allen in connection with a fatal traffic crash which occurred on March 2, 2026, in the 1500 block of East Memorial Boulevard. Allen was arrested at his home around 8:30 p.m. On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 1 ...
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*****UPDATE***** Lakeland, FL (March 6, 2026) - An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning, March 5, 2026. Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Reed was taken into custody at his residence on March 5, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. At approximately ...
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Impact bargaining between designated representatives for the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local 4173, regarding terms and conditions of employment.
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LAKELAND, FL (March 4, 2026) – In celebration of Women's History Month, the Lakeland Police Department invites the community to attend their annual Women’s Career Event on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Lakeland Police Department Training Center, 3131 Centurion Drive, Lakeland, Florida. Whether you are interested in becoming a sworn officer or ...
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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, March 16, 2026, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida
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City News Blog: Take the 2026 Lakeland Community Survey - Your Voice Matters
LAKELAND, FL (February 17, 2026) | The City of Lakeland is launching a survey to gather community feedback and opinions regarding services received through interactions with City Departments. The online survey can be accessed by visiting www.COLCsurvey.com from February 16, 2026, through March 16, 2026.
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Janard Dominic Childs Age 34 (photo from previous arrest on 8/21/25) *****UPDATE***** LAKELAND, FL (February 24, 2026) – An arrest warrant has been issued for Janard Dominic Childs, 34, of Lakeland, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on F ...
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LAKELAND, FL (February 19, 2026) | The Detroit Tigers return to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Sunday, February 22, as the club opens its 2026 Grapefruit League schedule. This marks the 61st consecutive season the Tigers have called Lakeland home. The 2026 Spring Training season represents Detroit’s 90th straight year in TigerTown, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League Baseball franchise and its Spring Training host community. For generations, Lakeland has been where baseball traditions begin, legends are built, and the next wave of Tigers stars take the field.
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2025-RFP-099 Selection Committee Meeting - U5 Cooling Tower Water Treatment Services
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LAKELAND, FL (February 17, 2026) | On February 18 - 21, the City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the final restoration phase of the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project, temporarily impacting portions of Josephine Street, Highland Street, and the SW Park Complex area.
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