Lakeland’s Youth Council was sworn in before Lakeland Vision discussed the need for a Senior Center.
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
Lakeland Track Coach Charged With Sexual Battery on 16-Year-Old Boy
This is Jarvis Lamot Young’s third accusation of predatory behavior toward teenage boys. He has been fired by the school district.
Posted inPublic Safety
Neighbors Seek Safety Improvements Following Second Car-in-House Accident
County officials say they have improved signage on North Crystal Lake Drive and are open to further suggestions.
Posted inEvents
Lakeland NAACP Offering Black History Course
The six-part series is part of a statewide effort by churches and organizations as Florida changes public school curricula
Posted inNews
Heid Plans to Focus on Littlest Learners to Bring Up Test Scores
Studies show students who complete a pre-kindergarten program score substantially higher on state tests.
Posted inPublic Safety
Another Sinkhole Opens Along Scott Lake Road
The sinkhole is smaller than one that developed in June in the same dry retention pond. It is not a threat to homes, a county official said.
Posted inRecreation
‘Crazy Idea’ Brings $75K Esports Lab to Lakeland’s Coleman-Bush Building
Two flight simulators and 20 high-tech consoles are part of an ambitious plan to nurture students’ problem-solving and STEM skills.
Posted inPeople
News Photographer Michael ‘Mookie’ Wilson Dies at 61
His 35-year career in Polk County included 28 years at The Ledger and writing a fishing column for the newspaper.
Posted inHistory
Popular History Lecture Series Returns This Month at Florida Southern College
The series begins with an expert on Florida author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and ends with renowned American historian Douglas Brinkley.
Posted inCrime / Justice
18-Year-Old Shot in the Head During Rush Hour on Kathleen Road
The incident is the sixth public shooting in Lakeland since January, marking a troubling uptick in gun violence.