Code Enforcement Shakeup, a Protest Gets Personal, and Fall Festivals

TOP STORY

This week’s City Commission meeting previewed changes coming to city code enforcement, future airport expansion, and state financing for the Western Trunk sewer project — plus, a citizen concerned about Flock surveillance claims to have personal information on commissioners. Josh Shepherd has the scoop.

City Hall Scoop 10/19: Code Enforcement Shakeup — and a Protest Gets Personal

October 19, 2026

Reader Poll

Last week, we asked if you agree with the Polk County Commission’s decision to remove Campbell-Domenick and the CareerSource Polk Board. You said:

71% said Yes
29% said No

MORE AROUND TOWN

Josh Shepherd reports on the growing popularity of local churches’ fall festivals and how Lakeland-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services is “doing fine” despite operational changes at a Plant City distribution center. The Wilsonian Apartments on Lake Morton has a new local owner and may soon get a much-needed renovation.

More Than Candy: Why Lakeland Churches Go Big on Fall Festivals

October 22, 2026

Lowe’s Insourcing of Plant City Warehouse Impacts 178 Saddle Creek Jobs

October 21, 2026

Historic Wilsonian Apartment Building Near Downtown Lakeland Sold

October 15, 2026

ON THE BALLOT

Early voting has started and runs through 31. We’re continuing to debunk common election myths and give you details about what’s on the ballot so you feel informed at the polls.