Lakeland City Hall news
Lakeland city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Polk school tax passes: what 1 mill costs Lakeland owners
Polk voters approved a 1-mill school tax with more than 60% of the vote. It adds $1 per $1,000 of taxable value, about $259 a year on the county's average home.
Who to call and how to vote
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Lakeland: schedule, holidays and bulk
Lakeland collects trash, recycling and yard waste once a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Carts out by 6 a.m. Solid Waste: 863-834-8773.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Lakeland
Lakeland issues building permits online through iMS and ePlan. Building Inspection: 863-834-6012. Zoning questions: Planner On-Demand, 863-834-7526.
Early voting
Voting in Polk County: registration, polling places and early voting
Polk County votes Nov. 3, 2026. Early voting runs Oct. 24-31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at two Lakeland sites. Mail ballot requests are due 5 p.m. Oct. 22.
City Commission
Who to call at Lakeland City Hall
Lakeland City Hall: 863-834-6000. Mayor and commission 863-834-6005, police non-emergency 863-834-6900, code enforcement 863-834-6251 and more.
Latest stories
Police
Lakeland approves $22M police tech deal with drones, AI
The City Commission approved a 10-year, $21.98 million Axon contract for police body cameras, Tasers, AI report tools and first-responder drones.
Airport
Adam Lunn named Lakeland airport director
Adam Lunn, who started at Lakeland International Airport as an intern, is now its director. Deidra Joseph, 28 years with the city, is interim finance director.