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Lakeland, Polk Sheriff Race to Pull License Plate Cameras Off State Roads by Sept. 30

A Florida Department of Transportation order forces the removal of Flock license plate readers from state highways through Lakeland, including stretches of Florida Avenue and Memorial Boulevard, within 30 days.

Sep 44 min read

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Lakeland's School-Zone Cameras Start Writing $100 Tickets Tuesday. Here Are All Eight Zones.

The warning phase ends Aug. 11, the same morning Polk County students return to class. Fourteen cameras at eight Lakeland school entrances will begin mailing $100 civil citations to registered owners.

Aug 73 min read

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Simulated Gunfire and Tactical Officers Near Florida Southern Through July 17 — And Why It's Planned Training, Not a Threat

Lakeland police are running active shooter response training on the Florida Southern College campus through July 17. Neighbors will see officers in tactical gear and hear simulated gunfire on weekday afternoons and evenings — but officials stress there is no danger to the public.

Jul 84 min read

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