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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 inSchools

One Week Left to Enroll 3- and 4-year-olds in Free Preschool Programs

by Kimberly C. Moore March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Polk County Public Schools has boosted early learning capacity from 1,700 to 2,000; spaces are first-come, first-served.

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City’s Commercial Garbage Customers Can Recycle to Create Fuel

by Kimberly C. Moore March 27, 2023May 23, 2023

Businesses will pay the same rate to recycle waste as they would to have it dumped at the county landfill.

Posted inSchools

Polk Schools Celebrate Seven National Merit Scholarship Finalists

by Kimberly C. Moore March 24, 2023March 27, 2023

The students are among the top 1% of scholars in the country. Five of the seven live in Lakeland.

Posted inEvents

Sun ‘n Fun 2023 Features the Blue Angels and Parking Improvements

by Kimberly C. Moore March 23, 2023March 24, 2023

New Sun ‘n Fun Director Gene Conrad has introduced changes aimed at a better experience for visitors, pilots and vendors.

Posted inCrime / Justice

Head of Special-Needs Daycare Centers Charged With $400K Medicaid Fraud

by Kimberly C. Moore and Cindy Glover March 22, 2023March 24, 2023

Lakeland parents scramble to find care after abrupt closure of four facilities for medically fragile children.

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Polk Plans to Boost Special Ed Funding by $3.1 Million

by Kimberly C. Moore March 20, 2023March 17, 2023

Massive infusion of resources comes after years of complaints that students were not receiving help.

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Consultant Faces 7 Misdemeanor Charges for ‘Ugly’ School Board Campaign Texts

by Kimberly C. Moore March 11, 2023March 11, 2023

James Dunn is charged with violating Florida election laws regarding disclosing the funding of campaign messages.

Posted inActivism

Lakeland Residents React to 6-Week Abortion Ban Proposal

by Kimberly C. Moore March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

Protests came a day after legislation was introduced in the Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks.

Posted inSchools

School Superintendent Conducting Community Conversation Tour

by Kimberly C. Moore March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

The feedback tour kicks off at the Dream Center of Lakeland, 635 W. 5th St., on March 20.

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Lakeland Regional Health Agrees to Repay $4 Million in Medicaid Funds

by Kimberly C. Moore March 6, 2023March 10, 2023

The U.S. Justice Department said LRH made “improper donations” in order to receive matching funds from the Medicaid program.

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