The Bartow Police Department and emergency responders are on scene of an accident on S.R. 60 & Wilson Avenue. According to reports the accident occurred around 6:35pm. At this time we don’t believe the accident has significant injuries, but...
Bartow, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tawnya White and Devin White and charged them with negligent child abuse. The interesting twist is the Tawnya White has worked for DCF (Department of Children and Families) for...
by James Coulter
Most people love to wine and dine on New Year's Eve. However, residents and visitors to Bartow were able to wine and dine well into the new year with the Sip & Sparkle Wine Walk last Friday.
The...
(January 9, 2024 – Bartow, FL) Due to the risk of severe weather, including intense thunderstorms and damaging winds, the City of Bartow will close all City facilities including City Hall, the Public Library, Carver and Polk Street Recreation...
by James Coulter
We all know the story of the Christmas nativity. Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem. Angels announced his birth. Shepherds visited him by night. Then the Three Wise Men visited bearing gifts.
According to tradition, the...
Update 3:30pm: Fire mostly knocked down. Few hot spots, 4 units remaining on site.
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On Thursday afternoon the Polk County Fire Rescue was call to the scene of a brush fire in a solar panel farm. The area...
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a vehicle/pedestrian crash in Bartow in which a sergeant from the Bartow Police Department was struck by a minivan at around 7:10 pm.The BPD sergeant suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the collision, but...
by James Coulter
The City of Bartow kicked off its holiday season last Friday night during Magic on Main. When the sun went down that evening, the holiday lights turned on, and the entire downtown area glowed in festive holiday...
by James Coulter
A dragonfly balances upon a brain while balancing a scale from either wing. Such a sight might come across as rather curious, but the symbolism behind it proves equally enlightening.
Laura Thomas calls this chalk piece "Balance" because...
by James Coulter
Downtown Bartow proved to be busy as a bee last Saturday during its Annual Honeybee Festival. Several hundred vendors lined Main Street and the nearby streets selling various arts and crafts, many related to honey and bees.
The...
LEE, JARIEL ANTONIO
Booking Number: 2025-007390
DOB: 1/7/1995
Booking Date: 3/20/2025
Charge Description:
CANNABIS POSSESS Not More Than 20 grams; Poss. Use Narcotic Paraphernalia;...
