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LAKELAND, FL (January 14, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department will be performing a safety trim of the Lovers’ Oak on Thursday and Friday, January 15-16, 2026, in the 700 block of Success Avenue.

 LAKELAND, FL (January 13, 2026) | The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department announces that the Coleman-Bush Building will be temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance from Monday, January 20, through Saturday, January 25.

LAKELAND, FL (January 9, 2026) - The City of Lakeland is proud to announce the 48th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “A Legacy of Strength, A Future of Actions,” will unite the community in honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of equality, service, and unity.

Notice is hereby given that assessment(s) have been entered against the following lot(s) and parcel(s) of land in the City of Lakeland, Florida, as provided by Chapter 86 of the Code of the City of Lakeland, Florida, said assessment(s) being payable within 30 days, with interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum as hereinafter specifically setforth.

LAKELAND, FL (January 5, 2026) - On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:26 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash in the 4100 block of West Pipkin Road. Just prior to the crash, a white Honda SUV was traveling eastbound in the westbound inside lane of West Pipkin Road. At the same time, a grey Honda Accord was traveling west in the inside westbound lane of travel ...

2025-RFQ-081 Selection Committee Meeting - Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMAR) for the New Solid Waste Transfer Station Facility

2025-RFP-087 Selection Committee Meeting - Fire Protection Systems -- Inspection, Service, Maintenance, and Emergency Response