Bartow, Florida - Polk County’s new Panther Point Trail northern phase is now open and ready for hikers, mountain bikers and nature enthusiasts.
This 5-mile section of the nature trail is the first phase of the project that is open...
PCSO Undercover Narcotics Unit Arrests 15 Suspects During Meth Investigation
On January 24, 2017, undercover detectives assigned to the PCSO Narcotics Unit served search warrants at three locations and arrested 15 suspects during an undercover investigation into trafficking of Methamphetamines.
Detectives...
4th Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding
Bartow, Florida - Less than one month to go for courting couples to sign up to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the year!
Beginning at noon on Valentine’s Day, Clerk of Courts...
Third Annual "Jeepin' With Sheriff Judd" Charity Event Set for February 17-19, 2017
The third annual "Jeepin' with Sheriff Judd" Jeep charity event will be held Friday through Sunday, February 17-19, 2017, at Clear Springs Ranch off of Cox Road...
Bartow Police Department is holding 2017 Citizens Police Academy
January 31 - April 11, 2017 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Space is limited, Call 863-534-5034 for an application today!
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Shooting Investigation - UPDATE
On 01/15/2017, detectives were notified that Edward Henderson has died of his injuries sustained as a result of this incident. Detectives continue to work with the State Attorney's Office and the District Medical Examiner in the...
Bartow, Florida - A Guatemalan man has been convicted of impregnating an 11-year-old, who he sexually abused since she was 9 years old. Today Circuit Judge Jalal Harb sentenced 25 year old Rony Mendez to life imprisonment for raping...
Bartow, Florida - The Bartow Police Department is currently working a bus vs. vehicle accident at the intersection of Flamingo Dr. and Church St. At this point the Polk County School Board spokesperson, Kyle Kennedy, has advised that it...
Bartow, Florida - Terrence Jerome Barnett, formerly of Frostproof, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Polk Sheriff's Detention Sgt Ronnie Brown. Jurors had found Barnett guilty of Brown's death on Sep 25, 2015....
The 5th annual Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run will be held in Mosaic and Mary Holland Parks at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017.
The course is run over a combination of grass, paved streets and walking paths. ...
