Former Lakeland Cardiologist Tased and Baker Acted After Arrest at Bartow’s BayCare Hospital
BARTOW – A former Lakeland cardiologist was arrested on September 19 after an incident at BayCare’s Bartow Regional Medical Center escalated into a physical altercation with law...
Get ready for a night of Western-style fun as Friday Fest returns to downtown Bartow this Friday, September 19th, from 6–9 PM!
This month's theme brings all the charm of the Wild West with something for everyone:
-Enjoy live music by George Morris & the Lariat Band-Learn a few moves...
A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle in Bartow Monday evening, September 15, 2025, and the crash is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
First responders were dispatched at around 7:55 pm to the intersection of US 98 and Lyle Parkway...
Get ready for a “crisp,”’colorful day of family fun at the Bartow Fall Festival — a beloved tradition packed with seasonal charm and activities for all ages!
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025Time: 10 AM – 3 PMLocation: Main Street, Bartow (180 S Central Ave)
Enjoy:• Delicious...
Polk County Sheriff ‘s Office Press Release
Detectives from the PCSO Tactical Drug Unit, Organized Crime Unit, and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force worked together in a year-long investigation focusing on a drug trafficking organization...
A Bartow man who has been in the Polk County Jail since last year was indicted by a grand jury for 1stDegree Murder during the Distribution of a Controlled Substance (FC) on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
On September 7th of last year, 48-year old Troy...
by James Coulter
A prominent resident who played a vital role in the preservation and recognition of a local historic landmark was honored by the City of Bartow.
At their regular meeting on Mon. Aug 4, the Bartow City Commission presented...
By Carl Fish | Daily Ridge News
BARTOW, Fla. (July 14, 2025) – Polk County Public Schools has unveiled new high-tech air traffic control simulators at Bartow Executive Airport, giving local students a unique pathway into aviation careers.
The simulators are...
Statement from City Manager Mike Herr
There have been many questions raised since the events of Sunday, May 18th, surrounding the tragic murder of an 81 year-old man at 2226 Blue Bird Avenue in the Wind Meadows subdivision. Polk County Sheriff's Office homicide...
PCSO Release
May 19, 202
Polk County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives have arrested 18-year-old, Moses Ojeda, for the murder of his roommate on Blue Bird Avenue in Bartow on Sunday, May 18th.
The victim, 81 year-old Patrick Benway, was living in a group home managed...
