It’s officially Spring today

At 4:48 p.m. today (3.20.19) the spring equinox marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with sunny skies in Lakeland,...

North Lakeland Community Association Meeting – De-Annexation discussions

Residents of the North Lakeland Community Association (NLCA) met tonight (3.19.19) for their monthly meeting with de-annexation as one topic. The residents met at New...

Special BOC meeting Wednesday

The BOC (Board of Commissioners) has called a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (3.20.18) at City Hall, according to Debra Murrell, city recorder. The...

BOA/SWBOA meeting is cancelled for tonight

The BOA/SWBOA (Board of Appeals/Stormwater Board of Appeals) meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today (3.18.19) has been cancelled, according to Debra Murrell, CMC, city...

Lakeland citizens voice opposition to a proposed gas station, car wash

A roomful of Lakeland citizens filled Commission chambers tonight (3.14.19) to voice their dislikes for a proposed convenience store, gas station and car wash...

Lakeland Junior Grizzlies Basketball finish 2018-19 basketball season

By Wendi Haley, Lakeland recreation program supervisor Lakeland Parks and Rec. Department has just wrapped up our 18-19 Junior Grizzlies season. And what a fantastic...

P&R/NR Advisory Board monthly meeting: Chad Reynolds is new member

By Steve Snow, Board vice chair The monthly meeting was Tuesday (3.12.19) at City Hall called to order by Mark Donley, acting chairperson at 5:36...

Eviction on Canada Road leaves piles of debris and blowing trash

An eviction yesterday (3.12.19) left quite a mess at 4134 Canada Road this morning, with clothing, furniture and household items strewn over the residential...