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📍 Bartow — Polk County, Florida

Daily Ridge provides local news coverage for Bartow, Florida, reporting on community updates, city announcements, public safety, schools, local events, and issues impacting residents. As the county seat of Polk County, Bartow coverage includes civic developments, court-related news, and stories that affect the daily lives of people who live and work in the community.

Saddle Up, Bartow—It’s Time for a Boot Scootin’ Good Time at Friday Fest! 

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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...

65 Yr Old Lakeland Man Struck And Killed On US 98 In Bartow

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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...

Celebrate Fall at Bartow’s Annual Festival This September!

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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...

“Operation Capital City Crack Down” – Bartow Drug Trafficking Bust

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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...

Man Who Sold 65 Year Old Woman Cocaine That Killed Her Is Charged With 1st Degree Murder

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A Bartow man who has been in the Polk County Jail since last year was indicted by a grand jury for 1stDegree Murder during the Distribution of a Controlled Substance (FC) on Thursday, August 14, 2025.  On September 7th of last year, 48-year old Troy...

City of Bartow Honors Executive Director of the Historic L. B. Brown House with Official Proclamation 

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by James Coulter  A prominent resident who played a vital role in the preservation and recognition of a local historic landmark was honored by the City of Bartow.  At their regular meeting on Mon. Aug 4, the Bartow City Commission presented...

Traviss Tech and PCPS Introduce Cutting Edge Air Traffic Control Simulator & Program

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By Carl Fish | Daily Ridge News BARTOW, Fla. (July 14, 2025) – Polk County Public Schools has unveiled new high-tech air traffic control simulators at Bartow Executive Airport, giving local students a unique pathway into aviation careers. The simulators are...

City of Bartow Clarifies Legal Status of Homes After Tragic Homicide at Wind Meadows Residence

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Statement from City Manager Mike Herr   There have been many questions raised since the events of Sunday, May 18th, surrounding the tragic murder of an 81 year-old man at 2226 Blue Bird Avenue in the Wind Meadows subdivision. Polk County Sheriff's Office homicide...

First-Degree Murder Charge Filed Against 18-Year-Old in Bartow

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PCSO Release May 19, 202 Polk County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives have arrested 18-year-old, Moses Ojeda, for the murder of his roommate on Blue Bird Avenue in Bartow on Sunday, May 18th. The victim, 81 year-old Patrick Benway, was living in a group home managed...

Mental Health Leaders, Survivors Inspire & Discuss Current Challenges At Polk County Behavioral Health Summit

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Bartow, Fla. (May 2, 2025) — Polk County’s Health and Human Services Division partnered with Polk Vision to host the second annual Conversations in Behavioral Health Summit on Thursday. More than 230 parents, mental health professionals and residents attended the...
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