Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media this morning from
the scene of a homicide investigation. Here are some preliminary details:
Around 9:40 p.m. last evening (Monday, June 7, 2021) the
PCSO Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from Gordon Heights
Park near...
Homicide detectives
from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have charged an inmate at the Polk County
Jail for the murder of another inmate.
36-year-old John
Smith, who remains in the jail, was charged Tuesday, May 25, 2021 with 1st Degree Murder. Detectives determined...
County Road 640 Reopens following Brush
Fire
Bartow,
Fla. (May 19, 2021) —
County
Road 640 between Bonnie Mine Road and County Road 555 has reopened following a
brush fire that occurred Tuesday afternoon.
The
fire, which occurred south of Bartow, began about 4 p.m. Tuesday. Drivers...
Lakeland, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lakeland woman charging her with scheme to defraud and grand theft of over $50,000.
On April 28, 2021 Polk County Deputies arrested Rebecca Nicole Bentz, 40, of Lakeland....
Bartow Hops into Spring with Spring Fling 2021
by James Coulter
What tastes better than juicy, tender steak? How about meat that has been tenderized in a flavorful vinegar marinade? Whether you prefer mild herbs and spices or wild jalapeno, the infused gourmet vinegar of Vinegar...
Bartow Kiwanis Club Celebrating 100th Easter Egg Hunt
by James Coulter
Bartow resident Savannah Cerullo fondly remembers attending her town's annual Easter egg hunt when she was a child. Her parents would have her dress in her Sunday best and take pictures of...
Local Rap Artist Terry Bradley Draws More Than 2,000 To His Performances
by James Coulter
Even amidst an ongoing pandemic, Terry Bradley still draws in big crowds for his performances; and especially since COVID-19 restrictions have been slowly lifted, he has...
Bartow Hops into Spring with Upcoming Spring Fling Hop & Shop
by James Coulter
Downtown Bartow helped residents and guests fall into autumn with their Fall Festival in September and get into the holiday spirit with the Mistletoe Market in December....
One person was killed in a five-vehicle rush-hour crash Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021, which remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.The crash occurred at about 8:05 AM on US Highway 98 South at the intersection of...
Bloomin Art Festival Comes into Bloom in Downtown Bartow for 50th Year
by James Coulter
As an artist, Stephen Koury ventures out into nature in search of subjects for his paintings. From tall majestic herons to sweeping cypresses, he goes to where the wild things are,...
