by James Coulter
From Winter Haven to Lake Wales, from Lakeland to Plant City, everyone in Polk County loves barbecue, and most cities host their own competition.
This year, Bartow will be hosting its first ever barbecue event with Blues, Brews,...
More Than 2,000 Attended Scars Farm Christmas Festival
by James Coulter
Twas a week before Christmas, and over at Scars Farm, the Grinch was around, but not causing any harm. He was busy giving children a very good day, by taking...
Winter Haven, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Winter Haven Police Department have arrested Polk County Fire Rescue Captain Matthew Aaron D’Alto, 31, of Bartow charging him with 2 counts of Traveling To Meet A Minor...
by James Coulter
While the holidays are a jolly occasion for folks in this part of the world, for other people across the globe, their season is not quite as joyous. In the words of the famous song, "do they...
by James Coulter
The City of Bartow ushered in the holiday season with its annual Light Up Bartow Parade on Friday evening.
More than 105 units traveled through the downtown area along Broadway Avenue and Main Street.
From school marching bands and...
From Purple Ants to Talking Pants: 33rd Cracker Storytelling Festival Tells Tall Tales
by James Coulter
Once upon a time in Africa, there were four colonies of ants: red, black, yellow, and purple. Each of them lived in different parts of...
Bartow Chalk Walk Celebrates 5th Year with Grady Judd Sidewalk Drawing
by James Coulter
When Matt McCalister thinks of Polk County, he thinks of the Honorable Sheriff Grady Judd. So this chalk artist from Palmetto, FL could think of no better subject...
78th Annual Bartow Halloween Parade and Carnival Hosted by Crickette Club
by James Coulter
For the 78th consecutive year, costumed characters marched through Downtown Bartow for the annual Bartow Halloween Parade and Carnival, hosted by the Crickette Club of Bartow.
Nearly a...
Lakeland, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Angela Latrice Box (DOB: 2/27/89) and charged her with accessory after the fact in a 2nd Degree Murder with a weapon investigation. The incident took place October 17, 2022...
Andrew Davino Baseball and Softball Toy DriveGive a Toy…Bring a Joy
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9-12.
2025 S FLORAL AVE BARTOW, FL 33830
Ages 4-15
Hitting / Fielding / Base Running / GamesTo Register:
Melissa Browne
[email protected]
