The family is raising funds and awareness in memory of philanthropist Carol Jenkins Barnett, who died of Alzheimer’s in 2021.
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 inPublic Safety
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing in Field Shortly After Leaving Lakeland Linder Airport
Two passengers emerged unscathed after the single-engine Cessna Skyhawk touched down in a north Lakeland pasture.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland Man Who ‘Shot in the Air’ While Driving Charged With 4 Counts of Attempted Murder
Suspect said he ‘didn’t know why’ he fired five or six rounds in the direction of three sheriff’s deputies and another person at 1:45 a.m.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
RP Funding Center Gets a New Director
Cindy Collins is coming from Huntington, West Virginia, and brings knowledge about finding a venue’s niche.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Linder Airport Soars to New Heights, But Not Everyone Is On Board
The formerly sleepy airport has evolved into a high-tech hub. Airport officials are pursuing commercial passenger service next.
Posted inSchools
Teachers’ Raises Will Arrive Before Christmas
The payroll department is working overtime to ensure salary increases are included in paychecks, which have been moved up one week.
Posted inConsumer
Local Officials Call Property-Tax-Based Home Improvement Financing ‘Predatory’
Polk County joins Palm Beach County in lawsuit against the state program known as PACE.
Posted inEvents
Franklin Hosting ‘Vet Fest’ on Saturday to Help Veterans Access Benefits
Event will be a one-stop shop to help veterans with health benefits, toxic exposure screenings, claims assistance and other services.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Commission Election Results: McLeod Wins, LaLonde and Simmons Head to Runoff
Turnout was low with only 14.9% of the city’s registered voters casting ballots — more than half of them by mail.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Regional Health Opens Kathleen Road Facility
The new location offers primary care and family medicine. An emergency department is coming soon.