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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

No Criminal Charges For Nolte In Campaign Finance Violations Case

by Kimberly C. Moore September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

Nolte was fined by the Florida Election Commission after admitting that he committed 10 misdemeanor and one felony violations.

Deva Simmons, Supervisor of Elections Office outreach specialist, hands Jesse Baum an American flag pin after he registered to vote. It was part of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s voter registration drive on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. | Kimberly C. Moore, LkldNow
Posted inActivism

Grassroots Effort Aims to Boost Voter Turnout, Especially Among Black Men

by Kimberly C. Moore September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

Sorority partners with barbershop to tackle low participation. Only 4% of voters in the 2021 municipal elections were Black men.

An artist's rendering of the roundabout that city commissioners approved on Monday. | City of Lakeland
Posted inTransportation

Roundabout Approved For Five-Points Intersection Near Bonnet Springs Park

by Kimberly C. Moore September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

City officials want public input on how to handle pedestrian, bicycle traffic through the railroad underpass.

Posted inCity Hall

Lakeland Commissioners Focus on City’s Youngest and Oldest Residents

by Kimberly C. Moore September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Lakeland’s Youth Council was sworn in before Lakeland Vision discussed the need for a Senior Center.

Larvis Lamot Young was arrested for the alleged sexual battery of a student.
Posted inCrime / Justice

Lakeland Track Coach Charged With Sexual Battery on 16-Year-Old Boy

by Kimberly C. Moore September 15, 2023September 18, 2023

This is Jarvis Lamot Young’s third accusation of predatory behavior toward teenage boys. He has been fired by the school district.

Investigators say 22-year-old Jared Seymour drove a Jeep Cherokee through this home in the early morning hours Saturday. | Courtesy NewsChannel 8
Posted inPublic Safety

Neighbors Seek Safety Improvements Following Second Car-in-House Accident

by Kimberly C. Moore September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

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

by Kimberly C. Moore September 11, 2023September 12, 2023

The six-part series is part of a statewide effort by churches and organizations as Florida changes public school curricula

Pre-kindergarten students listen to a story. | Courtesy Early Learning Coalition
Posted inNews

Heid Plans to Focus on Littlest Learners to Bring Up Test Scores

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

Studies show students who complete a pre-kindergarten program score substantially higher on state tests.

The September sinkhole measured 55 feet wide and 12 feet deep, smallrer than the June sinkhole, which was 80 feet wide. | Courtesy Polk County Sheriff's Office
Posted inPublic Safety

Another Sinkhole Opens Along Scott Lake Road

by Kimberly C. Moore September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

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.

Esports Simpson Park
Posted inRecreation

‘Crazy Idea’ Brings $75K Esports Lab to Lakeland’s Coleman-Bush Building

by Kimberly C. Moore September 5, 2023September 6, 2023

Two flight simulators and 20 high-tech consoles are part of an ambitious plan to nurture students’ problem-solving and STEM skills.

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