Workers will pour asphalt into roadway depression near Polk City exit until repaving can be scheduled.
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
High Interest Rates Help Lakeland Investments Earn Record Returns
Treasurer tells commissioners the city’s Pooled Investment Fund earned more than average investors did.
Posted inCity Hall
Lakeland Planning Study on Historic Lake Bonny Flooding
City manager gave detailed answers to resident questions at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting.
Posted inEnvironment, Neighborhoods
Lakeland Couple Gets Yard Makeover From Television Show
‘Flip My Florida Yard’ spruces up Lake Morton bungalow.
Posted inA & E
Peek Inside the New Wing of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art
Seven new galleries and multiple exhibits open to the public Saturday.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland Couple’s Murderer Labeled Schizophrenic
The psychiatrist said Marcelle Waldon’s actions showed ‘purposeful steps’ to conceal his crime
Posted inA & E
Lakeland’s AGB Museum of Art Unveils and Names Its New Wing
VIPs got a sneak preview of the museum expansion on Thursday; it opens to the public on Jan. 18.
Posted inPeople
Lakeland Native Phyllis Adams Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
The Kathleen High School grad was asked to sing ‘Amazing Grace’ nearly eight years ago, but had to keep it a secret.
Posted inCity Hall, Public Safety
Wastewater, Fire Station Top Lakeland’s Legislative Wish List
City commissioners discuss timing and strategy for getting local projects in the state budget.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Insight Polk, Public Safety
Lakeland Boy, 6, Dies After Unintentional Shooting
Family members say Major Smith was on the autism spectrum. He found a gun in a car outside a Lakeland home.