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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 inEnvironment
Circle B Bar Reserve Reopens Tuesday
Two popular trails, Alligator Alley and March Rabbit Run, remain closed because of damage from Hurricane Milton.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland’s Swans ‘Looked Good’ During Annual Vet Checkup
Parks workers collected 44 of the city’s signature birds during the 44th annual roundup on Lake Morton.
Posted inPolitics
Melony Bell Unseats Polk Elections Supervisor Lori Edwards
Republicans sweep local races; new office holders are Becky Troutman at County Commission and Jennifer Kincart Jonsson in the Florida House.
Posted inEducation
IDEA Lakeland Charter School Works Out Growth Details With City
The school, which opened off Kathleen Road in August, is planning road improvements as it expects to quadruple enrollment.
Posted inPolitics
Sheriff Judd Faces a Challenger Who’s Seen the Other Side of Law Enforcement
The Republican incumbent faces a re-election challenge from a Frostproof contractor who has a criminal record.
Posted inPublic Safety
Lakeland Getting More Trucks, Crews to Remove Hurricane Debris
City officials schedule a Wednesday evening meeting to update Lake Bonny residents on efforts to reduce flooding and listen to concerns.
Posted inPublic Safety
Around 100 Lakeland Electric Customers Still Lack Power After Milton
These are residents who need to make costly repairs to their electric service connections before power can be restored.
Posted inHealth
Low-Flying Planes Over Lakeland Were Spraying for Mosquitoes
Some residents were happy to see action against the pesky pests while others expressed concern for safety of people, pets and other animals.
Posted inSocial Services
Harden Boulevard Site Selected for a Lakeland Senior Center
The hub for senior services will be located near Beacon Road and is projected to open next June.
