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LAKELAND, FL (August 27, 2025) | CSX is continuing vital infrastructure upgrades at several railroad crossings throughout Lakeland. These improvements are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and ensure the reliability of its rail network. The City of Lakeland was notified last night of additional crossing closures that will impact the downtown area.

LAKELAND, FL (August 25, 2025) | The public is invited to join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for a special Open House at the RP Funding Center as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and showcase everything our premier event venue has to offer.

Selection Committee Meeting notice for Bid# 2025-RFP-055 - Mcintosh, MGT2 Brushless Field Ground Detection System for the City of Lakeland

Lakeland, FL (August 2025) | CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will captivate audiences in Lakeland this holiday season with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this nationally acclaimed annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Tickets are now on sale for one unforgettable performance in Lakeland at The RP Funding Center.

 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LAKELAND MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMER 4, 2025 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for all qualified electors residing within the Lakeland City Limits.  If necessary, a Run-Off election will be held on December 2, 2025. 

LAKELAND, FL (August 19, 2025) | The City of Lakeland has received a $50,000 Urban and Community Forestry – Hurricane Ian Recovery Grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with support from the USDA Forest Service. This grant will fund vital urban tree maintenance in three key parks: Peterson Park, Fletcher Park, and Lake Parker Park.

  Lakeland, FL – (August 18, 2025) – The Lakeland Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association is thrilled to host the 17th Annual Honoring Heroes Steak Dinner & Silent Auction!   Join us for an unforgettable evening while helping raise funds to support the Lakeland Police Department’s K9 Unit, Explorer Program, Cops for Kids Program, and the LCPAAA Scholarship Program. ...

LAKELAND, FL (August 12, 2025) | The City of Lakeland is proud to officially launch Learning Lakeland, an exciting new youth engagement initiative. The program is designed to educate the City’s youngest residents about local government, public services, and those that make the City operate—all through the eyes of five animated characters known as the Learning Lakeland Explorers.  These colorful characters — Morty the Swan, Toby the Turtle, Ollie the Otter, Blinky the Alligator, and Polly the Butterfly— will serve as tour guides for children as they journey to learn what makes Lakeland such a unique and vibrant community.

LAKELAND, FL (August 7, 2025) | The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will be performing an essential repair to replace a damaged sewer service line at the intersection of Lake Hollingsworth Drive and Fairmont Avenue. Bypass pumps have already been installed to maintain sewer service until the repair work begins.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKELAND, FLORIDA RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; MAKING FINDINGS; DECLARING THE CITY COMMISSION’S INTENTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEYWAY LOCATED EAST OF S. FLORIDA AVENUE, SOUTH OF E. MAIN STREET, WEST OF S. TENNESSEE AVENUE AND NORTH OF E. LEMON STREET, SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.