Bartow is gearing up for one of its brightest traditions of the season — the 2025 Magical Illumination Christmas Parade! The festive celebration will take place on Friday, December 12, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., bringing holiday cheer to...
The Bartow Public Library is inviting the community to get into the holiday spirit with its upcoming December Paint and Sip, a free creative event designed for adults. Scheduled for December 10 from 5:30–7:30 p.m., the session gives participants...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
A minor traffic crash occurred at around 8:38 pm, on Sunday, November 23rd, on US 98 South at East Ethelene Street in Bartow (near Ruby Tuesday's).
Fortunately, there were no injuries…not that one of...
Bartow is remembering the life and legacy of Clifton P. Lewis, a beloved community leader and champion of Black history, who passed away Sunday at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. For more than 20...
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little extra cheer! The Bartow Public Library is hosting Milk and Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 6 at 10 AM, and families are invited to join the fun....
Stars of Land of the Lost and Other Retro TV Shows Appearing at Bartow Con 2025
by James Coulter
Sean L. Serdynski grew up watching the classic Saturday morning television show Land of the Lost. Now he and other visitors to...
The holiday spirit arrives in Bartow as the Polk County History Center hosts its 15th Annual Festival of Wreaths and Silent Auction beginning November 8, 2025.
Visitors can explore the beautifully decorated wreaths adorning the museum’s historic halls at 100...
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...
