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Category: City Hall

Posted inCity Hall, Consumer, Transportation

Avelo Is Halting Flights Between Lakeland and Atlanta – For Now

by Kimberly C. Moore December 14, 2024December 14, 2024

The airline reports overall growth in Lakeland, but the Atlanta route didn’t attract enough passengers; service ends Jan. 5.

Airport restaurant space
Posted inCity Hall, Dining

Entrepreneurs Plan to Open a Food Hall at Lakeland Airport

Barry Friedman by Kimberly C. Moore and Barry Friedman December 12, 2024December 17, 2024

The eatery would combine Asian treats with American classics; city commissioners will consider a lease on Monday.

Gandy Pool
Posted inCity Hall, Recreation

Lakeland’s Gandy Pool Will Close Five Months for Renovations

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman December 2, 2024December 20, 2024

Work will start later this month, but not until the Simpson Park pool reopens, the city parks director says.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo
Posted inCity Hall, Health

Lakeland Commissioners: More Info Needed Before Deciding on Fluoride

by Kimberly C. Moore November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

Elected officials respond to Florida surgeon general’s recommendation that cities and counties remove fluoride from drinking water.

David Cox
Posted inCity Hall, Public Safety

Marines, Law, FBI Prepared Lakeland’s New Emergency Management Chief

by Kimberly C. Moore November 20, 2024November 23, 2024

David Cox, 53, will oversee the city of Lakeland’s emergency management plan and develop disaster procedures.

Main Street Eats
Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Dining

A Food-Truck Court Is Planned for East Main Street in Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore November 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Eight trucks will be allowed on the site of a former used car lot, under a plan approved by the Lakeland Planning & Zoning Board.

Nicole Ramirez, her husband Ricardo Ramirez, and their roommate Courtney Kraft held up poster-boards filled with before and after photographs of their home on Little Lake Bonny at a special meeting for residents on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
Posted inCity Hall, Public Safety, Social Services

Lake Bonny Residents Demand Action, Funding at City Meeting

by Kimberly C. Moore November 8, 2024November 11, 2024

Lake Bonny residents talk of losing everything after floodwaters pushed into their homes and stayed.

City parks worker Dustin Collins uses a net to capture a mute swan on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for the city's annual Swan Roundup. The birds will be given a physical by veterinarian Dr. Price Dickson before being released back into Lake Morton.
Posted inCity Hall, Downtown, History

Lakeland’s Swans ‘Looked Good’ During Annual Vet Checkup

by Kimberly C. Moore November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Parks workers collected 44 of the city’s signature birds during the 44th annual roundup on Lake Morton.

IDEA Public School
Posted inCity Hall, Schools, Transportation

IDEA Lakeland Charter School Works Out Growth Details With City

by Kimberly C. Moore November 4, 2024November 11, 2024

The school, which opened off Kathleen Road in August, is planning road improvements as it expects to quadruple enrollment.

City commissioner agenda study
Posted inCity Hall, Public Safety

Lakeland Getting More Trucks, Crews to Remove Hurricane Debris

by Kimberly C. Moore November 1, 2024November 4, 2024

City officials schedule a Wednesday evening meeting to update Lake Bonny residents on efforts to reduce flooding and listen to concerns.

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