LAKELAND, Fla. - With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.

The backstory:

The city approved its red-light camera program back in 2009 to enhance safety on the roadways. There are currently six red-light camera locations throughout the city:

Two new locations, approved Monday, will be located at Florida Avenue at George Jenkins Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue at East Parker Street.

"We've had far too many kids struck in the city of Lakeland and in our surrounding area," said Commissioner Stephanie Madden, with the City of Lakeland. "I don't love extra rules and more opportu

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