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By The Numbers: Lakeland’s $872 Million Budget Faces Final Vote Sept. 24
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget includes spending on personnel, water and wastewater projects, and new radios for Lakeland police and fire.
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City Commission Set to Vote on Property Tax Rate as Amendment 3 Looms
Lakeland commissioners are expected to maintain the city’s millage rate despite Amendment 3, which could cut annual revenue by $14.5 million.
Commission Questions Suspended CareerSource Leader’s Future on Lakeland Housing Authority Board
Most Lakeland commissioners said allegations involving Stacy Campbell-Domineck’s day job do not yet provide grounds for removal.
City Hall Scoop 9/8: Water Fines Rise, Electric Rates Fall
A three-hour City Commission meeting distilled into a four-minute read.
Lakeland Community Theater Names Interim Leader; Alan Reynolds Out
Originally hired by Reynolds in 2010, Maureen McGowan has returned to guide the theater through the transition as interim producing director.
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Bank of Central Florida Personalizes Client Banking Relationships
Discover how Bank of Central Florida’s Treasury Management team provides personalized banking solutions to help small businesses grow.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds Makes Campaign Stop in Lakeland
Donalds will face Democratic candidate David Jolly and No Party Affiliate Frank Russo on the November ballot.
Southeastern University’s Record Growth Bucks Private College Enrollment Trends
Leaders attribute SEU’s growth to expansion strategies, local industry partnerships, and its conservative Christian identity.
Local Law Enforcement Responds to FDOT Order To Remove License Plate Readers from State Highways
All cameras must be removed by Sept. 30, 2026. PSCO says they will continue to use the cameras in non-state roads.
Code Brew: Concord Coffee Brings Craft Drinks to New Hospital
Concord Coffee’s latest location brings locally roasted coffee and seasonal drinks to Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.
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