Commissioner Wesley Wright Steps Down After Seven Years of Service to Lakeland

After more than seven years of service, Commissioner Wesley Wright has officially stepped down from his role on Lakeland's Board of Commissioners (BOC), closing...

Mayor Roman Reflects on Lakeland’s Decade of Growth in State of the City Address

At the September meeting of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, held at the Lakeland Golf Club on Thursday, September 26, 2024, Mayor Josh Roman...

A Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at The Lake District Could Become Reality

After years of planning and negotiating, Lakeland could be one step closer to securing a dedicated office for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO)....

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...

Lakeland Prep to Receive New Video Board with Support from City

In a significant boost for Lakeland Prep's football and lacrosse programs, the city's Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted Thursday evening to approve funding for...

Michele Dial Replaces Wesley Wright As Vice Mayor For Lakeland

At the Lakeland Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting held Tuesday evening at City Hall a vote was passed to remove Commissioner Wesley Wright as...

Wesley Wright Not Seeking Reelection For Commissioner. Keeping Other Options Open.

As the window for petitions opens and election season looms in November, Lakeland residents are beginning to speculate on who will be running for...

Last BOC Meeting of 2023 Scheduled For This Thursday

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will meet for the last time in 2023 this Thursday, December 21st at 5:30 at City Hall. In a strategic...