Retired Lakeland Parks and Recreation Director Bill Tinsley showed off the transformation of the Bonnet Springs Park property on Thursday afternoon like a proud parent shows off a newborn baby.
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 inNewsletters
Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Hey Neighbors! As LkldNow’s newest full-time reporter, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to you. I am one of you – a Lakeland resident who loves this community and all it has to offer.
Posted inSchools, Social Services
Program Offers Free Summer Meals for Any Child at 33 Lakeland Sites
Polk County’s school system is participating in a statewide Summer Breakspot program to offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children up to 18 years old. Nearly three dozen schools, businesses, and city recreation centers are taking part in the program in Lakeland, with more than 70 schools participating throughout Polk County.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't, Neighborhoods
City Denies Lake Miriam Apartments in 5-2 Vote
The Lakeland City Commission voted 5-2 Monday afternoon to deny Publix and a partnering developer a zoning change that would have allowed them to build a 211-unit apartment complex along Lake Miriam Drive.
Posted inEvents
Veterans Day: Lakeland to Honor Service Members with Many Events
An annual breakfast, ceremony and parade will celebrate Lakeland’s veterans.
Posted inSchools
Polk County Teachers Frustrated As Raises Are Slow In Arriving
At least one district official said raises would be in their November paycheck. But they will actually be distributed in December.