The move comes after the arrest of a Lakeland High School track coach for allegedly sexually battering a student.
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 inHistory
Bethel Baptist Church in Socrum to Celebrate 160 Years on Sunday
The church was officially founded during the Civil War, although people gathered long before that.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
One Year After Ian: RP Funding Center Arena Set for New $2.6 Million Roof
The Jenkins Arena roof was damaged when Hurricane Ian blew through Lakeland on Sept. 29, 2022 as a Category 1 storm.
Posted inSchools
Parents and Teachers Applaud New Cellphone Restrictions in Public Schools
Cellphone use during “instructional time” is now against the law without teacher permission.
Posted inNews
RP Funding Center Property Could Be Site for 6th District Court of Appeal
Judge John Stargel asked the City Commission to keep an eye out for 3 to 5 acres that could accommodate a new courthouse complex.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Commission Passes $746.9 Million Budget
Vote was 6-1 with Commissioner Bill Read dissenting because funds were not yet allocated for construction of a fire station in north Lakeland.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Read Is Reelected; Six Vie for Two City Commission Seats
Qualifying for the 2023 municipal election ended at noon on Friday. Early voting begins Oct. 23 and Election Day is Nov. 7.
Posted inSchools
No Criminal Charges For Nolte In Campaign Finance Violations Case
Nolte was fined by the Florida Election Commission after admitting that he committed 10 misdemeanor and one felony violations.
Posted inActivism
Grassroots Effort Aims to Boost Voter Turnout, Especially Among Black Men
Sorority partners with barbershop to tackle low participation. Only 4% of voters in the 2021 municipal elections were Black men.
Posted inTransportation
Roundabout Approved For Five-Points Intersection Near Bonnet Springs Park
City officials want public input on how to handle pedestrian, bicycle traffic through the railroad underpass.