MASKS REQUIRED IN LAKELAND: The Lakeland City Commission has voted to make face coverings mandatory in public, beginning at 5 p.m. today. Violators could face a fine up to $250. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3ip0VaD

We have a number of updates for the 4th of July weekend.

- There is no change to the sanitation schedule for this week.
- City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
- The Auburndale Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4.
- The Downtown City Park remains closed due to construction of the new artificial turf.
- Lake Ariana Park remains closed at this time. The boat ramp is open.
- The 4th of July Fireworks display at Lake Ariana will be postponed until Labor Day Weekend this year.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to prioritize the public health, safety and well-being of our city's residents and visitors.

THANK YOU! Every year on July 1, we thank our letter carriers. But this year, we send them an extra salute for delivering everything we need. 📫📦💯

Guess people love to see themselves on our FB page.
These distinctive tattoos will probably help with an ID.
On two separate trips, the female swaps UPC stickers and scans higher priced items at Walmart (7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd.). She is with the male pictured and also had two small boys and a baby with her. They are seen leaving in a four-door burgundy Nissan or Toyota.
Anyone with information on their identities is asked to call Det. Lozado at 863-401-2256. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.