Kimberly C. Moore, Author at LkldNow

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.

Business

Global Fish Canning Company Opening a Plant in Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore November 17, 2022November 28, 2022

The Spanish company Frinsa is investing $21 million and plans to hire up to 115 people.

Schools

School Board Thanks Departing Colleagues Lynn Wilson, Sarah Fortney

by Kimberly C. Moore November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Wilson retired from the board after eight years; Fortney was narrowly defeated in her re-election bid.

History

Spanish-American War Monument Unveiled at Veterans Park

by Kimberly C. Moore November 12, 2022November 18, 2022

Local students helped design the tribute to soldiers who were stationed in Lakeland in 1898.

People

Scott Franklin Reflects on His Military Service and Jan. 6

by Kimberly C. Moore November 11, 2022June 23, 2023

The Congressman from Lakeland was shaped by his years as a Navy aviator

Politics

Election Roundup: Voters Return Lisa Miller to School Board

by Barry Friedman and Kimberly C. Moore November 8, 2022November 23, 2022

Other winners: Laurel Lee and Scott Franklin for U.S. House, Colleen Burton for Florida Senate, Martha Santiago for County Commission, John Flynn for County Judge. Polk environmental lands measure passes.