Not your typical competition at City Hall

It was a competition unlike most. Use a mini-excavator for a pin drop Pick up a brick with the knuckleboom truck Move a tennis...

EDC May meeting: Economic development update

By Alan Johnson, EDC (Economic Development Commission) Board member The May 24 meeting started with a detailed update from Dexter Muller, the City’s Economic Development...

TLD among Lakeland businesses, leaders featured on KWAM Radio live this week

The Lake District (TLD) was among a number of businesses featured during the “Community After Hours with KWAM Radio” live yesterday (5.24.18) at the...

At City Hall: Trash delay, EDC meeting

The Memorial Day holiday (5.28.18) will impact trash and recycling pickup next week, according to Tammi Ware, receptionist at City Hall. Monday trash will be...

BOC called meeting: Proposed budget passes first reading

In a little over two hours tonight (5.22.18), the BOC (Board of Commissioners) approved the first reading of the annual budget and tax rate...

MPC/DRC May meeting:  Rainbow Child Care Center approved with condition

By Carl Helton, MPC/DRC Board member The Municipal Planning Commission/Design Review Commission (MPC/DRC) met Thursday (5.17.18) for their regular May meeting. Several residents were present for...

City Public Works, Stormwater Crew to be recognized this week

It is National Public Works Week and Lakeland will be celebrating and honoring the City Public Works Crew and Wastewater Staff with competitions and...

Latest Petitions Pulled for Lakeland election

With a deadline of Aug. 16, candidates continue to pull petitions to seek offices for the Lakeland Nov. 6 election.   Zachary Coleman pulled a...