Speakers and poets headline this year’s Black History Month event, at the Coleman-Bush Building.
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
Charges Dropped for Lakeland Woman Accused of Threatening Insurance Worker
Briana Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield reached an agreement after the woman apologized.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland Police Street Crimes Unit Is Back with a Name Change
After forced resignations, Lakeland Police’s Street Crimes Unit has been renamed ‘Special Investigations Section Tactical Unit’ — but nothing else about the nine-person team has changed.
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Second Suspect in Swan Thefts Surrenders
Both men are charged with burglary and grand theft of a Lakeland community’s black swans, which have been returned, traumatized.
Posted inDowntown
Rec Room Wants to Expand, Neighbors Have Concerns
Some neighbors of Lakeland’s Rec Room are troubled by crime stemming from downtown bars.
Posted inRecreation
Simpson Park Pool Repairs Are Finally Done – But There’s Still No Heat
Community leaders are asking the city to budget for a heater for north Lakeland’s only public swimming pool.
Posted inHealth
Fluoride Forum in Bartow Draws Lakeland Interest
Lakeland city commissioners are also mulling the removal of fluoride.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Swan-napping Suspect Surrenders
Another man wanted in the theft of two Lakeland swans is still on the run.
Posted inRecreation
Pock! Indoor Pickleball Wins at Lakeland Zoning Board
The Lakeland zoning panel approved six indoor pickleball courts for a warehouse on Gateway Boulevard.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Stolen Lakeland Swans Found Safe, Thieves Still at Large
The mated pair of black swans and their eggs, found in South Florida, are home now.