Emily Harrell Confirmed as City Manager for Lakeland
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted last night, Thursday, February 20, 2026, to officially confirm Emily Harrell as City Manager for the Lakeland,...
City of Lakeland Proposes Tighter Regulations On Hotel Development
In a bid to exert greater control over its hospitality industry, the City of Lakeland is considering new regulations that would significantly impact the...
Lakeland Hires New Planning Director
One of the most critical city staff positions in any municipality is that of the City Planner or Planning Director. More so in Lakeland...
Lakeland Hires New Finance Director
At last evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, it was announced a new Finance Director has been hired to oversee the city’s finances. The role...
City Manager Shane Horn Resigns
by Matt Wright
Shane Horn, Lakeland’s City Manager for the past 3 ½ years, has resigned. His last day will be June 10, 2022.
Mr. Horn...
Under Latest Health Directive, Lakeland Transitioning Back To Normal
UPDATE (5/14/21): According to Shane Horn, City Manager, Lakeland (and other Shelby County jurisdictions) will continue issuing a limited declaration of emergency in order...
BOC meeting: Highway 70 parks project abandoned; 5 of 5 resolutions approved
In their regular business meeting last night (7.9.20) the Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a motion to abandon a U.S. Highway 70 parks project...
BOC meets for remote meeting this week
The BOC (Board of Commissioners) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (7.9.20) for a remote regular meeting. It will be accessible by computer, tablet or...
