Record-setting cold drove up electricity use across the city. Here’s why bills may be higher — and what help is available.
Category: City Hall / Local Gov’t
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Lakeland Electric Launches Rate Study to See if Power Bills Add Up
Results of the six-month study are expected this summer. Any approved changes would appear on electric bills starting Oct. 1.
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Lakeland Electric Invests $3.5 Million to Keep ‘Workhorse’ Unit 5 Running
City approves upgrades to McIntosh Unit 5 and embarks on long-term resource planning.
Posted inEnvironment
Lakeland Horticulturalist Urges Patience with Plants Hit by Sub-freezing Temperatures
Native landscapes, like that of commercial beautification award winner Tiger Contracting, perform well in cold weather.
Posted inEnvironment
Duck Season Gunfire Caught Many Lakeland Neighbors Off Guard
City Commissioners promise better communication to educate residents, reduce fear and avoid 9-1-1 calls.
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Se7en Wetlands Education Center Moves Closer to Construction
Lakeland Commission approves a $1.2 million contract to build the long-planned education center.
Posted inDowntown
Spotted in Munn Park: Cornhole
Lakeland staff rolled out a low-cost park upgrade without saying a word. So far, it’s been a ‘home run.’
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What’s at Stake for Lakeland as Florida’s Legislative Session Begins
Lakeland seeks $4.1 million for four regional projects. Potential property tax cuts raise alarms at City Hall.
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McCarley Sworn In as Lakeland’s First Elected Female Mayor
Commissioners Troutman and Coney take office; Mutz and Read honored for years of service.
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Lakeland Turns to AI to Spot Potholes and Road Cracks Sooner
Sensors on city vehicles will collect daily data about pavement conditions.