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...
A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle in Bartow Monday evening, September 15, 2025, and the crash is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
First responders were dispatched at around 7:55 pm to the intersection of US 98 and Lyle Parkway...
Get ready for a “crisp,”’colorful day of family fun at the Bartow Fall Festival — a beloved tradition packed with seasonal charm and activities for all ages!
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025Time: 10 AM – 3 PMLocation: Main Street, Bartow (180 S Central Ave)
Enjoy:• Delicious...
Polk County Sheriff ‘s Office Press Release
Detectives from the PCSO Tactical Drug Unit, Organized Crime Unit, and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force worked together in a year-long investigation focusing on a drug trafficking organization...
