Neither Snow nor Frigid Weather Stops the Demo

With snow covering debris and temperatures in the teens, work continued at the Old Factory Outlet Mall today (1.16.18). Demo on the main...

The Evening News — from Republic Services

Republic Services has provided another update this evening (1.16.18) via Jim Atkinson, Lakeland city manager. On Wednesday, 1/17/18, Republic will have extra trucks in the...

LSS Schools Closed Tomorrow (1.17.18)

Make that snow day #3 and six-day weekend for Lakeland students. Dr. Ted Horrell, Lakeland School System (LSS) superintendent, announced this afternoon that schools will...

Dashing Through the Snow … in Lakeland

It was a second chance to get it right --- the sledding, shoveling and driving on the slick stuff. Because it was the second snow...

Current Trash/Republic News – 1.16.18

From Rhonda Fink, community services representative for Lakeland: The recycle that was scheduled for last Friday, January 12th, will be picked-up tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th. The...

BOA Approves Variance in Lakeland Estates

The Board of Appeals/Stormwater Board of Appeals (BOA) approved a variance request at their Monday (1.15.18) night meeting at City Hall, according to Cory...

It’s a Marshmallow World and Trash Pickup Delayed Today

From Jim Atkinson, Lakeland city manager: Republic will not be running today (1.16.18) due to the weather. Monday trash routes will be collected Wednesday (one day...

Weather Update – Lakeland Services 

It is to be services as usual tomorrow (1.16.18) for Lakeland and Republic Services. Jim Atkinson, city manager, reports: “At this time (9 p.m. Monday night),...