7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (328+ words) A long-planned residential community in Lakeland is one step closer to moving forward after receiving additional time to complete its development plans. During its July 16 meeting, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year extension to the sewer concept…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (422+ words) One of Lakeland’s most popular holiday traditions is getting even bigger this year. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Christmas in Lakeland, city leaders have approved plans to move the event to The Lake District, allowing for a larger…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (504+ words) A proposed second Shelby County Fire Department station in Lakeland was a key topic of discussion among city officials during a Board of Commissioners meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Lakeland City Hall. The agenda item prompted broader conversations about…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (294+ words) Construction is moving forward on the REV3 at The Lake District townhome community, with developers anticipating completion of all 109 units within the next 18 months. According to Kent R. Coykendall, president of Meridian Pacific Properties, work on the project is progressing steadily and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (247+ words) Lakeland Currents Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell received high marks in his annual performance evaluation from the Lakeland School Board, earning an overall score of 4.6 out of 5. Following the review, board members voted to begin negotiations on a contract…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (275+ words) A new restaurant has officially opened its doors in Lakeland as local resident Johnny Chen and his family welcome guests to Ahi Asian Bistro at Lakeland Town Square. Located at 9789 Market Green Place South, the restaurant occupies approximately 2,900 square feet…...

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago   (290+ words) The City of Lakeland has officially approved the site plan for a new independent senior living community within the larger Ashmont mixed-use development, representing another significant milestone for the rapidly expanding project near Canada Road and East Davies Plantation Road....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (194+ words) The City of Lakeland is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill four key positions as the city continues to grow and expand its services. Open positions include: City Engineer City Recorder Engineering Intern GIS Technician City officials say these roles…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (234+ words) Despite a slowdown in new home sales last year, Lakeland is positioning itself for a strong resurgence in 2026 as major residential and mixed-use developments move forward across the city. According to data from the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, Lakeland…...