Mayor Josh Roman to Deliver Annual State of the City Address on September 25

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a significant turnout at its annual luncheon, set to take place on Wednesday, September 25, at...

Shadrach’s Coffee to Open First Lakeland Location

After two years of delays, Shadrach’s Coffee is set to open its highly anticipated Lakeland location next week. The drive-thru coffee shop did a...

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Meeting Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum

The regular meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners (BOC), scheduled for Thursday, September 5th, has been cancelled due to a confirmed lack of...

Former Channel 5 News Reporter, Andy Wise, Addresses Lakeland Chamber

A sizable crowd gathered at the Lakeland Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon to hear Andy Wise, a well-known figure in the Memphis area, speak...

City of Lakeland Appoints New Members to Community Advisory Board

At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting the BOC unanimously approved the appointments of new members to the Lakeland Community Advisory Board (CAB). The...

Ashmont Development Progresses, But Significant Work Remains, Says Developer

Developer Vince Smith recently updated the Lakeland Industrial Development Board (IDB) on the progress of Ashmont, a mixed-use development situated at the intersection of...

City Discusses Restoring Lost Trees From Development

Lakeland, known for its scenic beauty, has long engaged in a battle to balance conservation with growth. As the city continues to expand, the...

House Fire Devastates Home, but Community Comes Together in Support

On the afternoon of August 6, 2024, a devastating house fire required the intervention of five different fire companies in the Oakwood Subdivision. The...