Beginning in January 2027, monthly fees will increase by $1.17 annually to help fund $69 million in overdue drainage and water-quality projects.
Tag: flooding
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Residents Sound Alarm On Traffic, Flooding As City Eyes Costly Catch-Up
Community survey shows rising frustration as commissioners confront aging systems, staffing gaps, and rising costs.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
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.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
‘Rare and Extreme’: Business Leader Criticizes Lakeland’s Proposed Stormwater Rate Hike
City leaders say the increase is needed to pay for more than $69 million in unfunded lakes and stormwater projects.
Posted inEnvironment
One Year After Milton, Lake Bonny Residents Hope Fixes Arrive Before the Next Storm
A study identified three options to prevent future flooding, but relief hinges on approval of an $11.8 million grant.
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 inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Planning Study on Historic Lake Bonny Flooding
City manager gave detailed answers to resident questions at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lake Seward’s 30-Year Flooding Problem Went Unaddressed
Residents have complained since the south Lakeland basin flooded in 1994; Hurricane Milton inundated homes on Oakmont Lane last month.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lake Bonny Residents Demand Action, Funding at City Meeting
Lake Bonny residents talk of losing everything after floodwaters pushed into their homes and stayed.
Posted inPublic Safety
Flooding Renders a Little Lake Bonny Family’s House Unlivable
“I can’t live here and breathe this. The mold is never going to go away.” – Ricardo Ramirez
