The Lakeland congressman said tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs ‘can be eliminated without, theoretically, impacting quality of care.’
Author Archives: Kimberly C. Moore
Kimberly C. Moore, who grew up in Lakeland, has been a print, broadcast and multimedia journalist for more than 30 years. Before coming to LkldNow in the spring of 2022, she was a reporter for four years with The Ledger, first covering Lakeland City Hall and then Polk County schools. She is the author of “Star Crossed: The Story of Astronaut Lisa Nowak," published by University Press of Florida. Reach her at kimberly@lkldnow.com or 863-272-9250.
Posted inBusiness
Avelo to End Boston/NH Flights
The Lakeland airline’s Boston/Manchester flights will end after April. Airport officials are taking a poll to see where Lakelanders want to fly to next.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Changes to Lakeland Charter Proposed
A review committee wants to make it less difficult for Lakeland to sell its utilities.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
While the city voted to stop adding it, naturally occurring fluoride will remain in the city’s drinking water.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Fliers Will Soon Pay to Park at Lakeland Airport
Costs will still be lower than Tampa and Orlando airports.
Posted inEducation
Applications Are Open for Summer Trades Camp
High school students can learn how to build a home from the ground up.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Commission May Vote Monday on Removing Fluoride
Commissioners have to decide whether to remove the controversial mineral.
Posted inHistory
Nearly 100-Year-Old Lakeland Building Set to Be Sold — and Demolished
Lakeland preservationists say they’re powerless to stop it.
Posted inBusiness
Worthington Decker Abruptly Out at Lakeland Economic Development
She was thought to be a successor to Steve Scruggs, 63, who has decided to stay on.