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Selection Committee Meeting for 2026-RFP-007 - CIP-005-7 and CIP-007-6 OT Firewall Infrastructure and Compliance Assessment

Selection Committee Meeting for 2026-RFP-009 - General Employee Wage Study

LAKELAND, FL (March 9, 2026) – A section of Commerce Point Dr will be closed on March 10, 2026, for a needed asphalt repair.

*****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 ...

*****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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...