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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 inEnvironment
Lake Hunter Tops List of Nine City Lakes That Need The Most Cleanup
Pollutants, sediment and invasive plants are ongoing challenges for the city’s Lakes and Stormwater Division.
Posted inPeople
City Prepares For First MayFaire by-the-Lake Without Founder Joe Mitchell
Mitchell, a longtime art educator, passed away last month at the age of 91. He organized the first MayFaire-by-the-Lake in 1971.
Posted inEvents
Novelist Nicholas Sparks to Speak at Fundraiser for Roberts Academy
Sparks has written 23 New York Times bestsellers, including 11 books that have been adapted for television or film.
Posted inHistory
Monuments & Memories: 8th ‘Flight To Honor’ Brings Local Veterans to D.C.
86 Polk County military veterans took a one-day trip to Washington to visit the war memorials.
Posted inTransportation
Clogged Roads and Railway Subject of Transportation Summit
Many major projects are planned, but needs outpace funding. Transit planners are ‘treading water’ with population growth and rising costs.
Posted inEvents
‘Flight to Honor’ Offers Chance for a Different Homecoming for Vietnam-Era Veterans
The public is invited to greet 87 veterans on Tuesday evening when they return from a day-long chartered flight to Washington, D.C.
Posted inSchools
GJHS Football Field To Be Named in Honor of Late Coach
Coach Jerry May died in July at 59. He coached football and softball at George Jenkins High School for 20 years.
Posted inHousing
Big Changes Coming for North Lake Wire As Two Multifamily Projects Move Forward
City Commissioners approved a zoning change and $775,000 in infrastructure reimbursements for neighboring multifamily developments.
Posted inDowntown
City and LDDA Work to Cultivate Downtown Nightlife, Minimize Problems
New indoor-outdoor tiki bar will expand options for patrons, but officials urge downtown bar owners to keep standards high.