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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 inCity Hall
Lakeland Linder Airport Soars to New Heights, But Not Everyone Is On Board
The formerly sleepy airport has evolved into a high-tech hub. Airport officials are pursuing commercial passenger service next.
Posted inSchools
Teachers’ Raises Will Arrive Before Christmas
The payroll department is working overtime to ensure salary increases are included in paychecks, which have been moved up one week.
Posted inCity Hall
City Commission Election Results: McLeod Wins, LaLonde and Simmons Head to Runoff
Turnout was low with only 14.9% of the city’s registered voters casting ballots — more than half of them by mail.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Regional Health Opens Kathleen Road Facility
The new location offers primary care and family medicine. An emergency department is coming soon.
Posted inEnvironment
City’s First ‘Solar Microgrid’ Neighborhood Planned for NW Lakeland
Lakeland Electric is partnering with Highland Homes to create a solar-powered subdivision of 77 interconnected homes.
Posted inSchools
School District: Addressing Students’ Mental Health is Vital to Educating Them
But there are nearly three dozen vacancies in the district’s Behavior and Mental Health Department.
Posted inSchools
School Board Member Says Farming and Ranching Are Still Great Career Options
There are six agriculture academies and pre-academies at Lakeland area schools.
Posted inEvents
After Public Outcry, Lakeland Shortens Parade Route to Avoid Lake Morton
The Christmas Parade route will be 1.8 miles instead of 2.5 miles, partly to protect Lakeland’s iconic swans.
Posted inEvents, Family
Lakeland Police Are Gearing Up For Annual ‘Cops for Kids’ Toy Giveaway
Applications and toy donations will be accepted starting next week.