by James Coulter
Mystery, history, and fantasy. These genres and more were showcased at the inaugural Writers Block Party & Street Fair last Saturday in Bartow.
More than a dozen local authors set up booths along Sumerlin Street in Downtown Bartow...
by James Coulter
Nothing tastes better than fresh food, and food tastes even fresher when it's grown within a mile of where you live. Central Florida Abundance wants people to know that, which is why they started their company.
Central Florida...
by James Coulter
Which is better? Jeeps or Harleys? That question is one that an annual poker chip run seeks to answer every year.
More than 66 Jeep vehicles and 59 Harley motorcycles participated in the 3rd Annual Poker Chip Run...
Updated Details: Two murder suspects who were being sought by detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were arrested by Delaware State Police on April 7, 2023. They were wanted for their part in the murder of a 34-year...
Polk County Sheriff’s Department Press Release
A former detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested by the PCSO, after an investigation determined he had stolen thousands of dollars by falsely claiming overtime hours that he...
Update Wednesday Morning - From: City of Bartow Police DepartmentIn reference to the shooting that occurred on 3/21/23 at approximately 1544 hours, two (2) subjects have been arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Attempted Homicide.Tommy Almoza, B/M date of...
by James Coulter
He served his country, not once, not twice, but eight times. He was deployed four times to Afghanistan and five times to Iraq for a total of nearly 21 years. He would have served longer, but his...
by James Coulter
Downtown Bartow felt the luck of the Irish during its annual St. Patrick's Day Un-Parade hosted at Bartow First Friday. Several dozen units from floats to golf carts decked themselves with green and shamrocks to celebrate the...
by James Coulter
For the ninth consecutive year, Jeepin with Judd allowed Jeep owners an opportunity to trek through the rock, mud, and dirt of the great outdoors of Polk County. More than 2,200 Jeep owners registered for the event,...
by James Coulter
For the past decade, SyFy Bartow has hosted its annual celebration of all things nerdy and geeky from fantasy to science fiction. This year, for its tenth anniversary, the outdoor comic book convention decided to boldly go...
