News · Florida
Lakeland Weighs Special Magistrate Code System
Around townLakeland is considering replacing its citizen code enforcement board with a special magistrate system.
Polk County Florida DeskOct 21, 2026
Lakeland
Local updates for Lakeland city in Polk County, Florida.
Latest stories
News · Florida
Commission Questions Suspended Leader’s Housing Board Role
Housing and developmentA commission is questioning whether a suspended CareerSource leader should remain on the Lakeland Housing Authority board.
Polk County Florida DeskSep 10, 2026
News · Florida
Lakeland weighs removing CareerSource Polk leader from housing board
Housing and developmentLakeland is considering whether to remove the CareerSource Polk leader from a local housing board.
Polk County Florida DeskSep 10, 2026
News · Florida
39 arrested in Lakeland drug trafficking operation
Police, fire and courtsPolk County Sheriff Judd reported that 39 people were arrested in a Lakeland drug trafficking operation.
Polk County Florida DeskSep 6, 2026