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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.
Posted inCity Hall
Juneteenth Remains a Day of Work for Lakeland Employees
At least four Polk municipalities have declared Juneteenth an official holiday. Lakeland isn’t one of them.
Posted inDowntown
More Four-Way-Stop Intersections Planned For Downtown
The change from traffic lights to stop signs at seven crossings was so popular, the city is planning to add four more.
Posted inSchools
Postponement of Pride Proclamation Draws LGBTQ Supporters and Conservatives to School Board Meeting
Superintendent Frederick Heid recommended delaying a possible proclamation until October, so PCPS can develop an ‘equitable’ review process.
Posted inSchools
School Board Delays Possible LGBTQ Proclamation Until October
Superintendent recommends creating an ‘equitable and consistent’ process for proclamations. October is LGBTQ History Month.
Posted inEnvironment
80-Foot Wide Sinkhole Opens Up Near Scott Lake and Fitzgerald Road
Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area as workers try to backfill the hole to stabilize it.
Posted inSchools
School Board Unveils $30.5 Million Plan To Tackle Pandemic Learning Losses
PCPS is using federal aid to fund summer programs and extra help for the district’s youngest and lowest-scoring students.
Posted inSocial Services
Study Finds ‘Economic Barriers’ Underlie Our Community’s Most Pressing Needs
Affordable housing, competitive wages, reliable transportation, education and mental healthcare ranked highest in two-year study.
Posted inEvents
Several Events to Mark Lakeland’s 31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
The celebration of emancipation will be marked by activities at Jackson Park, a car show and a film festival.
Posted inCity Hall
Lakeland Moves Ahead With Pride Month Proclamation and Events
Events have been canceled in several other cities amid unease about new laws regarding ‘adult performances’ and LGBTQ+ issues.