At least two commissioners want time to develop rules for a fast-growing industry that is not addressed in Lakeland’s land use code.
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Lakeland Youth Council to Shift Focus to Eighth Graders
City commissioners say the changes will allow more students to participate, build on seventh grade civics class, and better fit teens’ schedules.
Commission Votes to Lower Fuel Rate by $5 Beginning July 1
Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday, May 4, to lower the Lakeland Electric fuel rate by $5 beginning July 1, 2026, from $62 to $57 per 1,000 kilowatt-hours.
Lakeland Commissioners Compromise on Stormwater Rates
Beginning in January 2027, monthly fees will increase by $1.17 annually to help fund $69 million in overdue drainage and water-quality projects.
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland’s Cookin’ for Kids 2025 Features Celebrity Chef Showdown
The private, nonprofit middle school is raising funds for its Student Scholarship Fund.


