The City of Lakeland will host a public meeting for Lake Bonny residents that have been impacted by flooding due to Hurricane Milton.

The meeting will take place November 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeland City Commission Chambers located at City Hall, 228 South Massachusetts Avenue.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide current information regarding the flooding situation and to hear from Lake Bonny residents who are still experiencing flood conditions.

There will be a presentation from City Manager, Shawn Sherrouse to start the meeting and then the floor will open for residents to voice concerns. FEMA and other resource agencies will be on site. During Hurricane Milton, the Lakeland area experienced over 12 inches of rain in 24 hours taxing the City’s stormwater and natural drainage systems.