News in Lakeland · 7 sources
Lakeland in the news, from 7 sources
5 stories about Lakeland in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website and 25 games on the schedule. Latest: “Cheapest gas stations in Lakeland” from Action News Jax, Oct 6.
Latest about Lakeland
The newest stories with Lakeland in the headline, one per story.
Straight from the source
Town Hall page →From Town Hall, the schools and the library
5 notices in the past month, read every morning from Lakeland’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Town hallLakeland town website
lakelandgov.net ↗Latest notices
- Public Notice: Smart Water Meters Detect 72-Hour Continuous Water Flow in Lakeland Households October 15 2026Oct 21
- Public Notice: South San Gully Road Closure – Western Trunkline Project Heads-up
LAKELAND, FL (October 21, 2026) – The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department is notifying motorists of an upcoming road closure associated with the Western Trunkline Project. Beginning Monday, October 26, South San Gully Road will be closed to through traffic for approximately two months as cr…
Oct 21 - Public Notice: Rose Street Storm Sewer Installation with Westbound Lane Closure October 09 2026 Heads-upOct 15
5 more from lakelandgov.net
- City News Blog: City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Appoints Longtime Team Member Deidra Joseph as Interim Finance Director October 06 2026Oct 9
- City News Blog: City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Officially Appoints Adam Lunn as Director of Lakeland International Airport October 05 2026Oct 6
- Public Notice: Florida Duck Hunting Season Begins September 19 September 17 2026Sep 25
- City News Blog: City of Lakeland to Host 46th Annual Swan RoundupSep 25
- City News Blog: City of Lakeland Begins Enforcement of Phase 3 Water RestrictionsSep 8
SchoolsPolk County School District
polk-fl.net ↗LibraryPolk County Library Cooperative
lakelandgov.net ↗Lakeland’s news, by source
Who’s covering Lakeland
Lakeland was in the news from 4 outlets in the past 90 days, led by NFHS Network with 2 stories about Lakeland. Stories with Lakeland in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
What Lakeland’s news is about
Every headline sorted into a topic. Tap one to see just those stories in the source cards.
Where Lakeland’s news comes from
Multi-state outlets4
Regional outlets1
Town, schools & library3
Game day
Next up: Kathleen vs Away
Monday, Nov 16 · Boys Varsity Basketball. Streams on the NFHS Network.
Coming up
Nov16Kathleen vs AwayBoys Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Nov19George Jenkins vs MitchellGirls Varsity SoccerWatch ↗Nov30Lakeland vs Haines CityGirls Varsity SoccerWatch ↗Nov30George Jenkins vs SebringBoys Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Dec17George Jenkins vs LakelandGirls Junior Varsity SoccerWatch ↗Dec17Lakeland vs McKeelGirls Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Dec18Lakeland vs AwayGirls Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Jan6Kathleen vs Davenport FLBoys Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗
Recent games
Oct8Kathleen vs Roosevelt AcadGirls Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗Oct6Lakeland Chr. vs Bell ShoalsGirls Junior Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗Oct6Lakeland Chr. vs Bell ShoalsGirls Middle School VolleyballWatch ↗Oct5Lakeland Chr. vs Victory Chr.Girls Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗Sep28Lakeland Chr. vs MulberryGirls Junior Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗
From the sports pages
Kirby vs Lakeland Prep Football - Oct 8, 2026
Schedule - McKeel Academy Wildcats (Lakeland, FL) Volleyball 26-27
Lakeland Christian Football Schedule
Tenoroc High School (Lakeland, FL) Football
Rankings - Lake Gibson Braves (Lakeland, FL) Football 26-27
Schedule - Kathleen Red Devils (Lakeland, FL) Football 26-27
Lakeland High School (FL) Soccer
George Jenkins High School (Lakeland, FL) Volleyball
On the market
Housing market →Homes listed in Lakeland
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
11657 MOORE ROADZillow · Oct 20 ↗960 LAKE COVE TRAILZillow · Oct 20 ↗3652 MADBURY CIRCLEZillow · Oct 19 ↗3894 WILLOW RIDGE DRIVEZillow · Oct 17 ↗2014 Big Cypress Blvd Lot 1209Zillow · Oct 16 ↗2634 COLLINS AVENUEZillow · Oct 16 ↗5-Bedroom Condos for Rent in Lakeland, FLHomes.com · Oct 15 ↗1749 LADY BOWERS TRAILZillow · Oct 15 ↗828 OSCEOLA STREETZillow · Oct 15 ↗
In memoriam
Remembering neighbors
Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.
Cynthia Chase Obituary, Age 68 - October 14, 2026 - Lakeland, FloridaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 17Melodye Adomaitis Obituary (05/06/1945 - 09/29/2026) - Lakeland, FL - Saginaw News on MLive.comMLive.com · Oct 16Daniel Melton Obituary, Age 38 - October 12, 2026 - Lakeland, FloridaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 15Doris Stokes Obituary, Age 96 - December 16, 2025 - Lakeland, FloridaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 15Allen Franklyn Dudas Obituary (2026) - Lakeland, FL - Central Florida Casket Store and Funeral ChapelLegacy | Obituary · Oct 14Joseph Gately Obituary (05/06/1952 - 09/12/2026) - Lakeland, Florida, DC - The Washington PostLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Daniel Terry Melton Obituary (2026) - Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial GardensLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Nancy Jane Phelps Obituary (2026) - Lakeland, FL - Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens ChapelLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Franklin D. Anderson Obituary (2026) - Lakeland, FL - Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens ChapelLegacy | Obituary · Oct 11Obituary | John Steven Walker of Lakeland, Floridaseiglerfuneralhome.net · Oct 11Linda Paulette Moffitt Obituary (2026) - Lakeland, FL - Central Florida Casket Store and Funeral ChapelLegacy | Obituary · Oct 5
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Lakeland, found through Google News; stories with Lakeland in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Lakeland, FL are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.