City officials hope a federally funded study will reveal what’s happening beneath one of Lakeland’s most treasured landmarks.
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Lakeland’s Trail Network Grows, But CSX Crossing Remains Key Barrier
As construction begins on two west Lakeland paths, city leaders say a railroad bottleneck still blocks safe access to Bonnet Springs Park.
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Kris Hallstrand Moves from Lakeland Linder to Aerospace Center for Excellence
As ACE and Sun ‘n Fun campus enter a period of growth, Hallstrand will oversee day-to-day operations, development, and construction.
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Lakeland Takes First Step Toward Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners asked the city attorney to draft a 12-month pause on large-scale facilities, with votes expected in July.
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Ballot Set for August Election
Qualifying for upcoming Polk County elections ended at noon on Friday, June 12.
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Lakeland Commissioners To Consider 12-Month Pause on Data Centers
At least two commissioners want time to develop rules for a fast-growing industry that is not addressed in Lakeland’s land use code.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Breaks Ground on Fire Station 8
The city broke ground on the long-awaited Fire Station 8 in north Lakeland on June 4. Officials say a team effort made it possible.
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Lakeland’s 3-3 Vote Sinks Last-Minute Funding Proposal for Monument
Commissioners praised the project but deadlocked over whether the city should contribute $10,000 toward its completion.
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Still Active: City Issues Correction, Clarification on Proposed Data Center Status
On June 3, the city of Lakeland issued a statement on the status of “Project Swan”: “The applicant only withdrew from the scheduled June 3 DRT meeting, not from the development review process … This remains an active project under review.”
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Property Tax Proposal Could Cost Lakeland $14.5 Million A Year
In November, a constitutional amendment will appear on ballots statewide that would reduce — and potentially eliminate — property taxes on homesteaded properties.
