Teacher vacancies are lower than last year, but the school district still has open positions.
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
Three Pedestrians Killed in Two Accidents
A couple visiting from Massachusetts died while crossing Florida Avenue at Imperial Boulevard; their daughter, 7, survived.
Posted inPolitics
Candidates Woo Lakeland Voters at ‘Politics in the Park’
Almost 300 people came to Munn Park to hear from hopefuls who will be on the Aug. 20 ballot.
Posted inHealth
Central Florida Health Care Plans to Build Four-Story Clinic in Lakeland
The nonprofit health care group serves more than 45,000 medical patients and 29,000 dental patients each year.
Posted inRecreation
Simpson Park Pool Won’t Reopen Until Early October
Replacement of the liner will begin in the first week of September and take about a month to complete.
Posted inNews
Donations and Volunteers Needed for ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supply Event
Thousands of donated school supplies will be delivered to 28 Lakeland-area schools on Wednesday.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Mind of a Killer: Psychologist Details Mental State of Henderson Murderer
Circuit Judge Kevin Abdoney must decide if Marcelle Waldon will serve life in prison or die by lethal injection.
Posted inPolitics
Polk County Commission Candidates Field Questions at Forum
The candidates were grilled on the issues and did their best to differentiate each other.
Posted inNews
Lakeland’s New ‘Downtown Art Trail’ Uses Tech to Boost Appreciation
The city’s webpage and a new QR code help downtown visitors learn about Lakeland’s many public artworks.
Posted inPublic Safety
LPD’s High School Police Academy Exposes Students to Law Enforcement Careers
Weeklong camp culminated in a murder investigation exercise and the “arrest” of two suspects.