By Kip Kirchberg
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Polk County, Florida? From vibrant festivals to classic car shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out these top events happening on March 1-2, 2025!
Lake Wales Mardi...
Over the weekend, Jeep enthusiasts gathered for the highly anticipated event, Jeepin' with Judd, an off-road adventure that combined thrilling trails, community engagement, and a meet-and-greet with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd himself. The event featured an exciting lineup...
Jeep enthusiasts, mark your calendars for February 21-23, 2025, as the annual Jeepin’ With Judd event returns to Clear Springs Ranch in Bartow, Florida. This three-day, family-friendly gathering offers a variety of activities tailored for Jeep owners and admirers...
by James Coulter
Where's Batman when you need him? The Joker and other villains will be running amok in Downtown Bartow during Syfy Bartow on Sat. Feb. 15.
This year's event will be themed to, "The Villains: A Syfy Celebration of...
Bartow, FL – January 23, 2025) – The Bartow City Commission will hold a Public Workshop regarding the pros and cons of adding fluoride to the City’s water supply on Tuesday, February 18 from 6 -8 pm at the Bartow Civic...
By Bradley Fish
Bartow Water Treatment Manager, Tony Martinez, Gives Suggestive Reasoning for The Removal of Fluoride
On December 2, 2024, Tony Martinez, Bartow Water Treatment Manager, presented the Bartow City commission with an informative outlook and suggestive reasoning for the...
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Bartow Police Department in the investigation into the murder and attempted murder of a man and woman who were both shot by their son inside the city limits of Bartow. On...
Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2024) — Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a fatal camper fire on Pipes Road in Bartow.
PCFR crews received the initial tone at 3:43 p.m. with the first crew arriving on scene at 3:45 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found heavy...
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred in unincorporated Bartow around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, November 19, 2024, involving a semi tractor-trailer and an SUV. The driver of the SUV was killed. Preliminary details are...
Bartow City Manager Mike Herr announced that Stephen Walker has been named Chief of Police at yesterday’s City Commission meeting. The announcement follows a months-long search after the retirement of former Police Chief Andy Ray in April. Walker was...
