Police will continue making arrests under a city ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property.
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, Housing, Social Services
Lakeland Loan Will Help Gospel Village Add 72 Apartments
The $685,000 loan will be forgiven if the nonprofit Gospel Inc. uses the units for affordable housing for 20 years.
Posted inCity Hall, Neighborhoods, Transportation
New Median Landscape on MLK Avenue Aims to Improve Safety
In an effort to make a section of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue safer for pedestrians, the city of Lakeland has relandscaped the median near Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.
Posted inA & E
Lakeland Symphony Cancels Its Annual Opera, Citing Rights Issues
Another performance that was postponed because of Hurricane Milton is now scheduled for Feb. 8.
Posted inCity Hall, People
Rob Hernandez Promoted to Lakeland Deputy City Manager
Eighteen months after coming to Lakeland as assistant city manager, Rob Hernandez has been promoted to deputy city manager following Emily Colón’s recent departure. The job comes with a $20,000-a-year raise.
Posted inSchools
Florida Poly President Says No to a $100,000 Inauguration
Devin Stephenson wants the funds used for student scholarships.
Posted inRecreation
Gandy Pool Closes Jan. 2 for Renovations
The city of Lakeland pool is anticipated to reopen in April; alternatives include Simpson Park and the YMCA.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland School Employee Accused of Inappropriate Relationship With Student
The man was in charge of an in-school suspension program at Kathleen High School when the relationship started.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Supporters Rally Around Lakeland Woman Accused of Insurance Company Threat
Crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $62,500; two legal experts say police were obligated to charge her.
Posted inCity Hall, Consumer, Transportation
Avelo Is Halting Flights Between Lakeland and Atlanta – For Now
The airline reports overall growth in Lakeland, but the Atlanta route didn’t attract enough passengers; service ends Jan. 5.