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Independent, community-driven news about Lakeland, Fla.

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.

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Posted inPublic Safety

Pickup Driver Dies After Hitting 2 SUVs and Slamming Into a Dixieland Building

by Barry Friedman and Kimberly C. Moore February 8, 2023February 9, 2023

The string of accidents happened when he tried to speed past a vehicle in a no-passing lane, police said.

Posted inCrime / Justice

Search of Truck Driven by Shooting Suspect Reveals Guns and Drugs

by Kimberly C. Moore February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Lakeland police wanted to question Alex Michael Greene, 21, about his role in shootings that wounded 11 men.

Posted inPublic Safety

Fire Damages Texas Cattle Company

by Kimberly C. Moore February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

The 1:30 a.m. blaze “did a significant amount of damage to the outside of the building,” the fire chief said.

camry in building
Posted inCrime / Justice

Police: Man Involved in Midtown Mass Shootings Dies After Being Shot by LPD Captain He Tried to Run Over

by Kimberly C. Moore February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

The 21-year-old suspect fled after detectives tried to serve a warrant and hijacked a car after his truck was stopped, officials said.

Bill Mutz and Willie Horton
Posted inEvents

City Honors MLK Parade Award Winners

by Barry Friedman and Kimberly C. Moore February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Special thanks went to former Detroit Tigers slugger Willie Horton, who served as grand marshal.

Posted inHousing

Developers Plan 60 Affordable Apartments on Griffin Road

by Kimberly C. Moore February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

The project will provide subsidized housing for people transitioning from homelessness or insecure housing, according to the developers.

Fred Heid
Posted inSchools

Polk Schools Take a Deep Dive Into Literacy

by Kimberly C. Moore February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

Superintendent Heid put on a costume to kick off Literacy Week by reading a book and sharing it on video.

Posted inPeople

Lake Gibson Student Earns Grand Champion Award at Youth Fair

by Kimberly C. Moore February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

Check a list of all winners in the 79th annual Polk County Youth Fair.

Vermont Avenue apartments
Posted inNeighborhoods

Neighborhood of Mass Shooting Has Been a Focus of Redevelopment

by Kimberly C. Moore February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

Parker Street area is still emerging from decades of blight, homelessness, drug dealing and prostitution.

Police Chief Sam Taylor
Posted inCrime / Justice

LPD Chief: 10 Men Shot in ‘Targeted’ Attack in Midtown Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore January 30, 2023January 31, 2023

Two suffered critical injuries; the other eight had wounds considered non-life-threatening.

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