Seven new galleries and multiple exhibits open to the public Saturday.
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 Couple’s Murderer Labeled Schizophrenic
The psychiatrist said Marcelle Waldon’s actions showed ‘purposeful steps’ to conceal his crime
Posted inArts & Culture
Lakeland’s AGB Museum of Art Unveils and Names Its New Wing
VIPs got a sneak preview of the museum expansion on Thursday; it opens to the public on Jan. 18.
Posted inPeople
Lakeland Native Phyllis Adams Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
The Kathleen High School grad was asked to sing ‘Amazing Grace’ nearly eight years ago, but had to keep it a secret.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Wastewater, Fire Station Top Lakeland’s Legislative Wish List
City commissioners discuss timing and strategy for getting local projects in the state budget.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Boy, 6, Dies After Unintentional Shooting
Family members say Major Smith was on the autism spectrum. He found a gun in a car outside a Lakeland home.
Posted inSocial Services
Lakeland Leaders: Florida’s Anti-Camping Law Won’t Affect City’s Approach
Police will continue making arrests under a city ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property.
Posted inHousing
Lakeland Loan Will Help Gospel Village Add 72 Apartments
The $685,000 loan will be forgiven if the nonprofit Gospel Inc. uses the units for affordable housing for 20 years.
Posted inNeighborhoods
New Median Landscape on MLK Avenue Aims to Improve Safety
In an effort to make a section of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue safer for pedestrians, the city of Lakeland has relandscaped the median near Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.
Posted inArts & Culture
Lakeland Symphony Cancels Its Annual Opera, Citing Rights Issues
Another performance that was postponed because of Hurricane Milton is now scheduled for Feb. 8.