February 6, 2025

Category: Lakeland Currents

SCSO Investigating Weekend Shooting in Lakeland
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SCSO Investigating Weekend Shooting in Lakeland

UPDATE: Mayor Josh Roman tells Lakeland Currents SCSO determined the shooting appears to be an accident which caused a self-inflicted injury. No charges are expected to be filed.  Detectives with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) are investigating a weekend shooting that left a male teenager injured. Deputies responded to the 5900 block of Chi […]

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Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Community
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Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Community

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce recently held its Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a significant impact on the community in 2024. The event, a highlight of the year for the Chamber, recognized excellence across five categories: Outstanding Community Partner, Business of the Year, […]

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City Seeking Volunteers for Community and Parks Boards
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City Seeking Volunteers for Community and Parks Boards

Lakeland city officials are calling on residents to step up and serve their community by volunteering for open positions on two vital boards: the Community Advisory Board (CAB) and the Parks and Recreation Board (PRB). These boards play an essential role in shaping the future of Lakeland’s neighborhoods and recreational spaces. Community Advisory Board (CAB) […]

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Lakeland Town Square Pavilion Project Faces Uncertainty
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Lakeland Town Square Pavilion Project Faces Uncertainty

As 2025 begins, the future of the proposed Lakeland Town Square Pavilion remains uncertain. While the project gained momentum in 2024, which you can read about here, doubts now linger about whether it will move forward in the near future. The central issue remains funding—who will foot the bill for the pavilion? Last fall, a […]

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City of Lakeland Gears Up for Imminent Snowstorm
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City of Lakeland Gears Up for Imminent Snowstorm

The City of Lakeland is fully prepared for the heavy snowstorm predicted to hit the area starting Thursday evening. Michael Walker, Lakeland’s City Manager, confirmed the city’s readiness during an interview with Lakeland Currents. “We have our equipment ready to roll out as needed, including both salt and plow trucks and a 500-gallon brine tank,” […]

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Winter Weather Could Impact Lakeland Later This Week
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Winter Weather Could Impact Lakeland Later This Week

The morning of January 6, 2024, saw light snowflakes falling across Lakeland, signaling the arrival of winter weather. However, the biggest concern for the community lies later this week, with forecasts predicting a 90% chance of snow Friday, January 12. Former Fox 13 Memphis meteorologist Joey Sulipeck took to Facebook to alert residents, urging them […]

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Exciting Developments Set to Shape Lakeland in 2025
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Exciting Developments Set to Shape Lakeland in 2025

Lakeland’s progress under Mayor Josh Roman’s leadership over the past two years has been significant, and 2025 is poised to bring even more transformative developments across the city. A major highlight is the groundbreaking of the YMCA Lakeland Recreation Center, to be constructed on the former Econo Lodge site, demolished in early 2024. This state-of-the-art […]

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