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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 inCrime / Justice
Villains Swiped Swans from Senior Community
A $1,000 reward is offered for the arrest of the two swan-nappers, who were caught on camera.
Posted inBusiness
Lights Out for Lakeland’s Solar Community
A perfect storm of politics and tariffs has killed Lakeland’s planned Myrtlebrook solar microgrid community.
Posted inRecreation
Is Indoor Pickleball on Its Way Here?
A Tampa company is hoping to turn 18,200 square feet of Lakeland warehouse space into air-conditioned courts for the fastest-growing sport in America.
Posted inEnvironment
No Bird Flu at Lake Mirror (So Far)
We checked with the state after a deceased bird was spotted in the lake over the weekend.
Posted inSports
The Tigers Have Returned for Spring Training
It’s the 89th year for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. The first game is Feb. 22 at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Workers Are in Dixieland and Munn Park Areas This Week for an Architectural Survey
They are looking at homes and business buildings more than 50 years old to determine their architectural significance.
Posted inHistory
At Rest: Soldier Robert Colter Jr.’s Long Return to Lakeland
More than 80 years after his demise in a Japanese POW camp, U.S. Army Air Force Pfc. Robert Colter Jr. is in his native Lakeland, where he will be buried Feb. 22.
Posted inHealth
The Swans Are at Risk from Bird Flu — Now What?
Exercise caution when feeding Lake Morton birds and when interacting with backyard chickens and other pets.
Posted inPublic Safety
2025: A Year Without Murders in Lakeland — Until Tuesday
In 2024, Lakeland saw six murders; in 2023, there was just one.
