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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.

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Posted inA & E

Florida Artist Brings Quilt Storytelling to Polk Museum

by Kimberly C. Moore December 1, 2022December 3, 2022

Lauren Austin’s quilts, on display through March 12, draw on a long history of African diaspora textile making.

Posted inSchools

Blake Academy To Offer Cambridge Program

by Kimberly C. Moore November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

A federal grant will enable advanced instruction for elementary and middle school students.

Posted inPublic Safety

LPD’s Marvin Tarver Promoted to Assistant Chief

by Kimberly C. Moore November 25, 2022December 1, 2022

The 52-year-old captain becomes one of three assistant chiefs just as Sammy Taylor succeeds Ruben Garcia as chief.

Posted inSchools

School Board Welcomes New Members, Retains Wyatt as Chairwoman

by Kimberly C. Moore November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Justin Sharpless and Rick Nolte were sworn in to office, as Lisa Miller and Kay Fields begin their second and fifth terms respectively.

Posted inNeighborhoods

City Considering 1,000 New Homes on Wedgewood’s Golf Course

by Kimberly C. Moore November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

The developers tempered the plans after hearing neighbors’ objections, but some neighbors say they remain opposed. A decision is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Posted inBusiness

Keymark’s $36 Million Expansion Includes a New Facility

by Kimberly C. Moore November 19, 2022November 28, 2022

The manufacturer is expanding capacity at its Knights Station Road plant and adding a new facility on Drane Field Road.

Posted inBusiness

Global Fish Canning Company Opening a Plant in Lakeland

by Kimberly C. Moore November 17, 2022November 28, 2022

The Spanish company Frinsa is investing $21 million and plans to hire up to 115 people.

Posted inSchools

School Board Thanks Departing Colleagues Lynn Wilson, Sarah Fortney

by Kimberly C. Moore November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Wilson retired from the board after eight years; Fortney was narrowly defeated in her re-election bid.

Posted inHistory

Spanish-American War Monument Unveiled at Veterans Park

by Kimberly C. Moore November 12, 2022November 18, 2022

Local students helped design the tribute to soldiers who were stationed in Lakeland in 1898.

Posted inPeople

Scott Franklin Reflects on His Military Service and Jan. 6

by Kimberly C. Moore November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

The Congressman from Lakeland was shaped by his years as a Navy aviator

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