City officials hope innovative tech will help clean Lakeland’s lakes.
Category: Environment
Posted inEnvironment
Crystal Lake’s Cloudy. Could This Clear It Up?
Lakeland approves $268,000 plan to reduce lake’s phosphorus, increase clarity.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric’s New $185M Power Plant Is Up and Running
The ‘next generation’ natural-gas-powered plant took 16 months longer and cost $40 million more than expected.
Posted inArts & Culture
Florida-Friendly Beautiful Plants for Sale This Saturday
The Polk County Master Gardeners spring plant sale has delights for the eyes and the palate.
Posted inRecreation
Hear That Bellow? Trailhead Opens in Time for Gator Mating
The Se7en Wetlands, a refuge for Florida nature-lovers, opens a new trailhead Friday
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Looks for Bluer Pastures
Lakeland has begun planting a new grass strain, CitraBlue, that’s hardier and needs less mowing
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lake Bonny Residents Say City Still Doesn’t Get Flooding Risk
Lake Bonny residents have launched a petition online demanding oversight of city flood mitigation.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Second Suspect in Swan Thefts Surrenders
Both men are charged with burglary and grand theft of a Lakeland community’s black swans, which have been returned, traumatized.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Swan-napping Suspect Surrenders
Another man wanted in the theft of two Lakeland swans is still on the run.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Stolen Lakeland Swans Found Safe, Thieves Still at Large
The mated pair of black swans and their eggs, found in South Florida, are home now.
