Commissioners have to decide whether to remove the controversial mineral.
Category: City Hall / Local Gov’t
Posted inDowntown
Rec Room Wants to Expand, Neighbors Have Concerns
Some neighbors of Lakeland’s Rec Room are troubled by crime stemming from downtown bars.
Posted inRecreation
Simpson Park Pool Repairs Are Finally Done – But There’s Still No Heat
Community leaders are asking the city to budget for a heater for north Lakeland’s only public swimming pool.
Posted inHealth
Fluoride Forum in Bartow Draws Lakeland Interest
Lakeland city commissioners are also mulling the removal of fluoride.
Posted inRecreation
Pock! Indoor Pickleball Wins at Lakeland Zoning Board
The Lakeland zoning panel approved six indoor pickleball courts for a warehouse on Gateway Boulevard.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lake Bonny Residents Struggle Four Months After Milton
Insurance companies are refusing to pay out for storm-damaged homes and even canceling policies
Posted inBusiness
Lights Out for Lakeland’s Solar Community
A perfect storm of politics and tariffs has killed Lakeland’s planned Myrtlebrook solar microgrid community.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland City Manager Aces Job Review
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse received his highest rating to date from city commissioners on Monday.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Police to Replace China-Made Drones with American Gear
The move comes after the Florida Legislature banned drones made in ‘foreign countries of concern.’
Posted inTransportation
South Florida Avenue Road Diet Up for Vote Monday
The city is set to fund the design, while the state has agreed to fund construction — which now could start as soon as 2027 and as late as 2030.
