The project brings market-rate housing. Concerns about flooding and traffic safety remain.
Category: City Hall / Local Gov’t
Posted inDowntown
Montgomery Ward, Hartsell Buildings in Downtown Lakeland Face Foreclosure
The former Montgomery Ward store on North Kentucky Avenue and Hartsell Building on East Main Street have racked up more than 500k in fines and stymied redevelopment.
Posted inInsight Polk
Memorial Boulevard: Can a New Homeless Shelter and Economic Revitalization Coexist?
‘Memorial Works’ crew would give homeless people stipends for cleaning, landscaping and beautification.
Posted inInsight Polk
Housing for Young Professionals or Future ‘Slum Area’? Commission Splits 5-2 on Townhome Plan
Developer wants to build 30 townhomes on a CRA-owned block north of Memorial Boulevard.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Commissioner to Leave with Two Years Left in Term
Commissioner Bill Read was partway through his third term when he announced his resignation.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Police ‘Won’t Tolerate’ Disorder at Tomorrow’s ‘Pride in the Park’ and ‘No Kings’ Events
Lakeland Police don’t anticipate problems but say they’re prepared.
Posted inPolitics
Odisho Bids for Commission Again
Construction manager wants to see Lakeland pursue ‘smart growth.’
Posted inPolitics
Lakeland Mayor’s Race Draws Challenger
Cedrick Valrie, a theology professor, has entered the 2025 race to head the City of Lakeland.
Posted inTransportation
We Fix Big Planes: Company to Bring 250-300 Jobs to Lakeland Airport
Arcade Aviation plans to build a nearly $100 million maintenance and repair facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Posted inEvents
Lakeland to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride In June — and Faith, Families
The city’s 10th annual Pride Month proclamation was followed by the inaugural declaration of Faith and Family Month.
