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Update - Lakeland Man Arrested   The vehicle was later located at the driver’s Polk County residence parked inside his garage where Troopers learned the driver then fled in a blue 2017 Ford Fiesta which also belonged to him.  Hillsborough County...

by James Coulter What's more fun than a parade? How about an un-parade? What's that, you ask? Well, it's like a regular parade, but more fun and chaotic. Downtown Bartow kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with its annual St. Patrick's...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Fire Rescue is currently on scene of a crash with injuries on SR 60 & 80 Ft Rd. multiple units have been assigned to the area. The crash was called...

by James Coulter There's nothing Sheriff Grady Judd loves more than working hard to serve and protect his community. However, he managed to take time out of his busy schedule last weekend to go Jeep riding in Bartow. For the past...

A joint death investigation between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department that began on Thursday, February 22, 2024, resulted in the arrest of 22-year old Jacob Kubai for causing the death of his infant daughter, Willow “Strawberry” Kubai. Kubai...

by James Coulter Last Saturday, Downtown Bartow partied like it was 1999...or rather, 2014. This year's SyFy Bartow was themed to time travel, which was the same theme of its 2nd event ten years ago. This year's theme was "It's About...

The Bartow Police Department and emergency responders are on scene of an accident on S.R. 60 & Wilson Avenue. According to reports the accident occurred around 6:35pm. At this time we don’t believe the accident has significant injuries, but...

Bartow, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tawnya White and Devin White and charged them with negligent child abuse. The interesting twist is the Tawnya White has worked for DCF (Department of Children and Families) for...

by James Coulter Most people love to wine and dine on New Year's Eve. However, residents and visitors to Bartow were able to wine and dine well into the new year with the Sip & Sparkle Wine Walk last Friday. The...

  (January 9, 2024 – Bartow, FL) Due to the risk of severe weather, including intense thunderstorms and damaging winds, the City of Bartow will close all City facilities including City Hall, the Public Library, Carver and Polk Street Recreation...