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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.

Inmate charged With 1st Degree Murder For Homicide Of Another Inmate

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Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have charged an inmate at the Polk County Jail for the murder of another inmate. 36-year-old John Smith, who remains in the jail, was charged Tuesday, May 25, 2021 with 1st Degree Murder. Detectives determined...

County Road 640 Reopens following Brush Fire

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County Road 640 Reopens following Brush Fire Bartow, Fla. (May 19, 2021) — County Road 640 between Bonnie Mine Road and County Road 555 has reopened following a brush fire that occurred Tuesday afternoon. The fire, which occurred south of Bartow, began about 4 p.m. Tuesday. Drivers...

Lakeland Woman Arrested & Charged With Defrauding Her Employer “Polk County” Over $50,000

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Lakeland, Florida - The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lakeland woman charging her with scheme to defraud and grand theft of over $50,000. On April 28, 2021 Polk County Deputies arrested Rebecca Nicole Bentz, 40, of Lakeland....

Bartow Hops into Spring with Spring Fling 2021

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Bartow Hops into Spring with Spring Fling 2021 by James Coulter What tastes better than juicy, tender steak? How about meat that has been tenderized in a flavorful vinegar marinade? Whether you prefer mild herbs and spices or wild jalapeno, the infused gourmet vinegar of Vinegar...

Bartow Kiwanis Club Celebrating 100th Easter Egg Hunt

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Bartow Kiwanis Club Celebrating 100th Easter Egg Hunt by James Coulter Bartow resident Savannah Cerullo fondly remembers attending her town's annual Easter egg hunt when she was a child. Her parents would have her dress in her Sunday best and take pictures of...

Local Rap Artist Drawing Larger Crowds & Working Hard To Elevate His Career

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Local Rap Artist Terry Bradley Draws More Than 2,000 To His Performances by James Coulter Even amidst an ongoing pandemic, Terry Bradley still draws in big crowds for his performances; and especially since COVID-19 restrictions have been slowly lifted, he has...

Bartow Hops into Spring with Upcoming Spring Fling Hop & Shop

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Bartow Hops into Spring with Upcoming Spring Fling Hop & Shop by James Coulter Downtown Bartow helped residents and guests fall into autumn with their Fall Festival in September and get into the holiday spirit with the Mistletoe Market in December....

One Person Killed In 5 Vehicle Crash Which Closed Hwy 98 For Hours

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One person was killed in a five-vehicle rush-hour crash Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021, which remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.The crash occurred at about 8:05 AM on US Highway 98 South at the intersection of...

Bloomin Art Festival Comes into Bloom in Downtown Bartow for 50th Year

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Bloomin Art Festival Comes into Bloom in Downtown Bartow for 50th Year by James Coulter As an artist, Stephen Koury ventures out into nature in search of subjects for his paintings. From tall majestic herons to sweeping cypresses, he goes to where the wild things are,...

SyFy Bartow Brings In The Bots For Eighth Year

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SyFy Bartow Brings In The Bots For Eighth Year by James Coulter If Cinderella's Fairy Godmother magically combined a pumpkin with a tin can and several loose gears, then the Steam Pumpkin would have been the final result. This metal carriage presents a steampunk take...
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