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SyFy Bartow Went Full Steam For Sixth Annual Event

SyFy Bartow Went Full Steam For Sixth Annual Event by James Coulter Downtown Bartow's annual sci-fi convention this year featured many fascinating gadgets and gizmos from the turn of the century—the Nineteenth Century, that is! SyFy Bartow hosted its sixth annual event...

Traffic Stop in Mulberry Leads to Arrests of Two Teens and One Adult For Numerous Car Burglaries in Southwest Polk County

On Friday, February 15, 2019, a Polk County deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding near North Church Avenue and Bridgeport Lakes in Mulberry. That stop eventually led to the arrest of two teens and one adult for their roles...

Main Street from Broadway Ave to Jackson Ave Will Be Closed February 15 – 16th for SyFy Event

On Friday, February 15th, Main Street from Broadway Avenue to Jackson Avenue will be closed for Bartow’s Friday Fest. The roadway will remain closed until 7pm on Saturday February 16th for the annual SyFy event. The side streets of Central...

PCSO Traffic Unit Investigated a Bicycle Versus Vehicle Crash Last Evening in Bartow

UPDATE to the crash from last evening in Bartow: The deceased bicyclist from the crash on US 17 near Bomber Rd has been positively identified as 70-year-old Titus Doyle, who was homeless in the Ybor City area. His next of...

Two Adults & Two Teens Arrested For Armed Robbery & Armed Kidnapping Among Other Charges

According to a Polk County Sheriffs Office arrest affidavit Adam Bustos DOB 7/31/1996, Kristy Montenegro DOB 2/13/1999, and Caleb De Leon Ortiz 5/19/2001 (a juvenile charged with a felony) have been arrested and charged with Armed Kidnapping & Armed...

Former Youth & Family Services Worker Arrested in December for Child Pornography Has 165 Additional Charges Added on

Former Youth & Family services worker arrested in December for child pornography has 165 additional charges added-on   PCSO Press Release: On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office added an additional 165 counts of Possession of Child...

Limited Visibility Possible on Highway 60 and 17 Due to Smoke

Limited Visibility Possible on Highway 60 and 17 Due to Smoke   Bartow, Fla. (January 29, 2019) — Due to a smoldering mulch fire and impending weather conditions, heavy smoke is possible and may present hazardous driving conditions on Highway 60 between...

Alafia River Rendezvous Brings History To Life For 48th Year

Alafia River Rendezvous Brings History To Life For 48th Year by James Coulter Nestled near the Alafia River within the Florida wilderness stands an encampment of several white canvased tents. Within the heart of this camp, several people dressed in rustic country...

Bartow Police Investigating Death of Woman in Walmart Parking Lot

Bartow Police Investigating Death of Woman in Walmart Parking Lot Bartow Police Department Release: On 01/23/2019, at around 1020 hours; officers with the Bartow Police Department responded to the report of a possible shooting in the parking lot of Walmart (1050...

Bartow Child Social Worker Allegedly Admits To Possession Of Child Pornography

Polk County Sheriff's Office arrests social services worker for possessing child pornography On Friday, December 21, 2018, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 28-year-old William Smith of Laurel Circle in Bartow, for possessing and trading child pornography. Smith's...
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Investigation Into Polk State College Administration Officially Underway, College Declines To Provide Details

By Carl Fish Winter Haven, Florida – Polk State College has confirmed that an independent investigation into its administration is...
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