Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station Planned for Polk County and City of Bartow
by James Coulter
A new joint-use fire rescue station will soon be built near Bartow, now that an agreement has been approved for architectural & engineering services.
At their regular meeting...
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce -
GET READY FOR THE 81ST BARTOW COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARADE & CARNIVAL!
Get your costumes ready, Bartow! The 81st Bartow Community Halloween Parade & Carnival is set to make Thursday, October 30th, 2025, a night...
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. invites residents to take part in the upcoming Bartow Tire Collection Event on Saturday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at C Wilson Equipment Co., 2301 US Hwy 17 S., Bartow.
This free event...
Kicking Goals, Crushing Grades: Bartow Soccer Star Balances 4.0 GPA with Leadership and Service
by James Coulter
Some student athletes are good on the field but not so much in class. Others are good in class but not as good on the...
Step Back to the ’80s for a Totally Tubular Murder Mystery at Bartow Library
Calling all detectives with a flair for the neon! The Bartow Public Library is hosting an 80’s Prom After Hours Murder Mystery on October 17th from...
Families are invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun at the Trunk-or-Treat event happening tonight, October 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bartow Executive Airport.
This family-friendly celebration will feature decorated trunks filled with candy, face painting, food...
Bartow, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2025) — While responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens, a Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Battalion Chief was involved in two-vehicle crash.
Five individuals, including one trauma alert patient, received treatment and transport by...
Bartow, Fla. — Polk County commissioners are looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the county’s Lakes Access Advisory Committee.
The Lakes Access Advisory Committee studies how to increase public access to Polk County's lakes and reports findings and...
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...
