Memorial Day 2020 closings – Flags at half-staff for COVID-19 victims

City Hall will be closed for the holiday.  IH Clubhouse, LSC and playgrounds closed through May 31st because of COVID-19, according to Rhonda Fink,...

Free to Lakeland residents – Face masks

The City of Lakeland has thousands of disposable masks and over 300 reusable masks, free to Lakeland residents and businesses at Lakeland City Hall...

Variance request approved by BOA/SWBOA for pet hospital – Now goes to MPC/DRC

A variance request for a Banfield Pet Hospital in Lakeland was approved in a 4-0 vote by the Board of Appeals/Stormwater Board of Appeals...

BOA/SWBOA electronic meeting is Monday

The Board of Appeals/Stormwater Board of Appeals (BOA/SWBOA) will meet electronically at 5:30 p.m. Monday (5.18.20). NOTE: Due to the Declarations of Emergency by the...

Emergency Declaration extended to next week in Lakeland

The Declaration of Emergency has been extended until May 22nd for the City of Lakeland, according to Shane Horn, city manager. Effective Monday (5.18.20), the...

Flock cameras – 20 being installed to deter crime throughout Lakeland

Lakeland has a new layer of security as Flock cameras are being installed at 20 locations throughout the City this week (5.15.20). Flock Safety out...

BOC: 3 ordinances passed, resolution for Lakeland Athletic Complex approved

It was an evening of motions and amendments as the BOC (Board of Commissioners) weaved their way through three hours of business meeting and...

“Once a Lion, Always a Lion” featured in video montage for Class of 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic halted a number of high school senior traditions and memories this spring. So a Lakeland teacher and resident decided to replicate...