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Traffic Alert: Accident on 98 N in Bartow

Bartow, Florida - The PCSO Traffic Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash on US Hwy 98 in Bartow, at Ernest M. Smith Blvd. The crash occurred at 2:15 p.m. this afternoon and PCSO is still on-scene. US 98 northbound is...

Polk Regional Science and Engineering Fair Set for Next Week in Bartow

Polk Regional Science and Engineering Fair Set for Next Week in Bartow The 33rd annual Polk Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF) is coming to the Bartow Civic Center next week. Projects will be open for the public to view on...

Update: Bartow High School Lock down

On 02/07/2017 at about 12:50 PM, school resource officers with the Bartow Police Dept. were notified of a possibly security threat on campus. Additional support from our patrol section was immediately summoned and the Safe Schools Division of the...

Bartow High School On Lockdown Heavy Police Presence in the Area

UPDATE: 2:45  Bartow Police Officers, with help from Polk County Sheriff's Office searched the entire school grounds for a possible weapon. No weapon was found. Students will be released in an orderly fashion, officers and deputies will be on standby...

New Panther Point Trail Is Now Open

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

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 Group Valentine’s Day Wedding At Polk County Clerk Of Courts

  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

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

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! https://www.facebook.com/events/1364592180259096/  

Bartow Man Shoots Another After Being Threatened With A Gun

    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...
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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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