Recent heavy rains prompted the suspension, but officials warn the longterm outlook is not favorable for a total repeal.
Tag: weather
Posted inConsumer
Brace for Higher Electric Bills After Lakeland’s Deep Freeze
Record-setting cold drove up electricity use across the city. Here’s why bills may be higher — and what help is available.
Posted inEnvironment
Lakeland Horticulturalist Urges Patience with Plants Hit by Sub-freezing Temperatures
Native landscapes, like that of commercial beautification award winner Tiger Contracting, perform well in cold weather.
Posted inEnvironment
Polk County Issues Burn Ban After Drier Than Usual 2025
The ban prohibits campfires, trash burning, fireworks and other open flames in Lakeland and surrounding areas.
Posted inEnvironment
Storm Sends 30,000 Gallons of Untreated Wastewater into Lakeland Waterways
City officials reported three wastewater spills attributed to exceptionally heavy rains from Hurricane Debby.
Posted inPublic Safety
Debby Brings Rain, Wind, Power Outages to Lakeland But Little Damage
Lakeland Electric power outages peaked at 8,600 around 3 a.m., but were down to around 600 by late morning.
Posted inPublic Safety
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Polk County
Wet and squally weather is expected in Lakeland on Sunday. The biggest risk is likely to be localized flooding.
Posted inEnvironment
Hail Hits Parts of Lakeland
Second day of rain brings some relief, but the area is still in a drought.
Posted inEvents
Severe Thunderstorm Forced Cancellation of Sun ‘n Fun’s Daytime Air Show on Thursday
The storm brought high winds and rain to the Lakeland area between 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Posted inPublic Safety
Tornado Watch Issued Tuesday for Polk County
The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. as severe thunderstorms move through our area. Tornadoes did severe damage in the Panhandle earlier today.
