LkldNow Reporter Kimberly C. Moore captured some of the holiday magic around town on Christmas night to put together her annual video. It’s our gift to you.
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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.
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City Leaders Want Public Feedback on Munn Park’s Center
The focal point has been a blank canvas since removal of the controversial Confederate statue in 2019.
Posted inSchools
Lakeland High School Chorus Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Singers now raising funds to travel to the prestigious National Youth Festival in April.
Posted inBusiness
Mutz: Lakeland Airport Focusing on Cargo Growth as Hopes for Passenger Service Fade
Amazon will add space to park two more jets and more trucks at its airport facility under an updated city lease.
Posted inPeople
Heid Receives High Rating, Contract Extended To 2027
Six School Board members rated the superintendent as highly effective and one rated him as effective.
Posted inNews
Local Faith Leaders Form Alliance to Denounce Neo-Nazis
The statement was prompted by a gathering of Nazis demonstrating outside a Lakeland charity event that included men in drag.
Posted inPolitics
Nolte Says Campaign Finance Issues Are ‘Being Taken Care Of’
Questions have been raised about a record showing the new School Board member contributed $5,200 in cash to his campaign.
Posted inPeople
Lakeland Brings Christmas to Young Cancer Patient
Mackenzie Orth, an 8-year-old who loves Christmas, was visited by Santa, a ‘magical’ horse, a high school chorus and a crowd of well-wishers
Posted inSchools
School Board Delays Vote on 37,000 Library Books After Complaints
Protesters requested more time to review the books, which will outfit the media centers at two schools under construction
Posted inPeople
Polk Public Schools Recognize 39 Presidential Scholars
Two Lakeland students were honored as districtwide winners in the national program.