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,...
SyFy Bartow Brings In The Bots For Eighth Year
by James Coulter
If Cinderella's Fairy Godmother magically combined a pumpkin with a tin can and several loose gears, then the Steam Pumpkin would have been the final result.
This metal carriage presents a steampunk take...
On Wednesday, February
10, 2021, an Amazon delivery van was carjacked from a residential neighborhood
near State Road 60, just east of Bartow, and the man responsible is now in the
Polk County Jail.
22-year-old Mario
Crawford of Bartow has been charged
with: Carjacking without...
Jeepin’ With Judd Revs Up For 7th Year
by James Coulter
After nearly a year being trapped indoors due to the COVID-19 crisis, many folks are yearning to go outside and venture into the great outdoors. They can do just that, as well...
