Security camera footage shows a man firing 15 rounds toward their passing SUV as a little girl watches.
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 inPublic Safety
Driver Dies When Pickup Truck and Train Collide Along Kathleen Road
Traffic was snarled for hours following the 3:25 p.m. Tuesday accident.
Posted inPublic Safety
Most of Lakeland P.D.’s Top Brass Are Set to Retire In the Next Few Years
Eight of the police department’s 10 top officers, including the chief, are in the city’s Deferred Retirement Option Program.
Posted inPolitics
Combee Defeats Fields for Property Appraiser; Scott Wins Seat on Polk County Commission
It was a good night for incumbents as Circuit Judge Catherine Combee and two school board members held their seats.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s ART/ifact Studios Is Closing
City officials say the space, which provided inexpensive studios for artists, was not current on its rent.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland Officer Shoots at Driver Who Rammed Patrol Cars in Shopping Plaza
A suspected drunk driver with outstanding warrants fled from LPD through several busy north Lakeland parking lots.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Police Are Enforcing School Zone Speeds and Proper Turns
Tickets are up 64% over the number given out in all of last year.
Posted inPolitics
Judge’s Race Pits Incumbent Combee Against Lakeland Attorney Abaray
Abaray said it’s time for a change while Combee said experience matters on the bench.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Commissioners Wrestle With How Much to Raise Property Taxes
Proposals under consideration would raise the average homeowner’s bill by $20 to $28 a year.
Posted inSchools
Meet Florida Southern College’s New President: Jeremy Martin
Martin is the 18th president of the Lakeland college known for its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings.