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Dean Boring, former city commissioner and business leader, dies at 77
Former Lakeland City Commissioner and businessman Allan Dean Boring III, whose family name became synonymous with one of the city’s longest-running businesses, died May 31.
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Property Tax Proposal Could Cost Lakeland $14.5 Million A Year
In November, a constitutional amendment will appear on ballots statewide that would reduce — and potentially eliminate — property taxes on homesteaded properties.
Facing Intense Opposition, Data Center Developer Cancels Review Meeting
The proposal for a 600,000-square-foot data center was withdrawn one day after more than 50 residents attended a City Commission meeting.
LPD Proposes $1.2 Million Dollar Annual Increase For Additional AI Tools
City commissioners will consider the $21.3 million dollar Axon contract in the fall when they budget for the next fiscal year.
Lakeland’s June 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Colonial Square Properties and Debra Funkhouse and John McCutheon’s home on Penny Lane were recognized by the Lakeland Beautification committee.
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Broad Coalition Rallies Against Lakeland Data Center Proposal
More than 50 residents attended Monday’s City Commission meeting, despite a city effort to explain that the project remains in the earliest stages of review.
Long-Vacant Downtown Lakeland Landmark Gets New Owner, New Vision
The century-old Hartsell-Lohr Building could become a food hall, retail hub, and possibly a boutique hotel.
Human Remains Discovered in Northeast Lakeland
After children came across human remains in a northeast Lakeland cow pasture, Sheriff Grady Judd asks the community for help.
Hyperscale Data Center Proposed for Lakeland
The 600,000-square-foot “Project Swan” concept raises questions about power, water, zoning, and whether the city code even allows data centers.
Lakeland Raises Police Pay To Stay Competitive As Leadership Turnover Looms
LPD officers, sergeants, and lieutenants will get raises Oct. 1 after a wage study found they were earning thousands less than peers at comparable agencies.
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