The popular mayor won election by large margins in 2017 and 2021, but plans to step down when his term ends in December 2025.
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Lakeland High School Cheerleaders Honored By City Commission
The squad won state and national titles in February.
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Lakeland Linder International Airport Shortens Name on New Logo and Marketing Materials
The city unveiled the new branding as Avelo Airlines prepares to announce commercial passenger flight destinations.
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Lakeland Electric Bills to Decrease by About $2 a Month
The City Commission voted to lower the fuel rate slightly for the coming quarter. The base rate is unchanged.
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Lakeland Plans to Make Customer Water Meters ‘Smarter’ Over Next Four Years
The City Commission will vote on a nearly $4 million contract on Monday.
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Lakeland’s Charter Review Committee Discusses City Commission Boundaries
The panel is expected to tackle whether commissioners should be elected only by voters in their district.
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Plans for Lakeland’s Munn Park Are Moving Forward, But Slowly
Design recommendations will be unveiled during the annual Strategic Planning sessions in May.
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Lakeland Plans Solid Waste Transfer Station on North Combee Road
The facility will save wear and tear on the city’s garbage trucks, but at least one neighbor is concerned about added traffic.
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Lakeland Commission Moves Juneteenth Discussion to April 1 Meeting
The change was so all seven commissioners could be present to decide whether June 19 should be a paid holiday for city employees.
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No More Free Parking Downtown? Lakeland Officials Consider Charging $2 per Hour
The move is part of a slate of changes intended to get more people to use garages and surface lots.
