Massive infusion of resources comes after years of complaints that students were not receiving help.
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 inCrime / Justice
Consultant Faces 7 Misdemeanor Charges for ‘Ugly’ School Board Campaign Texts
James Dunn is charged with violating Florida election laws regarding disclosing the funding of campaign messages.
Posted inActivism
Lakeland Residents React to 6-Week Abortion Ban Proposal
Protests came a day after legislation was introduced in the Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks.
Posted inSchools
School Superintendent Conducting Community Conversation Tour
The feedback tour kicks off at the Dream Center of Lakeland, 635 W. 5th St., on March 20.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Regional Health Agrees to Repay $4 Million in Medicaid Funds
The U.S. Justice Department said LRH made “improper donations” in order to receive matching funds from the Medicaid program.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Gang Member, 19, Charged with Murder in a December Shooting
‘I hit his back,’ the teen rapped in a video he posted to social media about the East Lakeland incident.
Posted inHistory
Black History Month Finale Highlights Struggles of the ’60s
Speakers include Beverly Boatwright and David Towns, who were involved in local civil rights issues as youths.
Posted inHistory
Owners, Preservationists Discuss Plans to Revive Old Searstown
The small gathering was delighted to discover that a second mosaic mural that had been covered up appears intact.
Posted inHealth
Interpretation of Abortion Law Delays Ending Woman’s Non-Viable Pregnancy
An exception was written into the law, but the mother said Lakeland Regional Health’s legal team “gathered … that the mother’s life has to be affected.”
Posted inCrime / Justice
Student, 17, Arrested After Loaded Gun Found in Her Purse at LHS
She was charged with two felonies. Police said the weapon was discovered during a random search before school.