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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.

Downtown Bartow Celebrated 29th Annual Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair

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Downtown Bartow Celebrated 29th Annual Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair by James Coulter Everyone in Downtown Bartow was as busy as a bee as they flocked to the 29th Annual Honey Bee Festival. More than 110 vendors lined the street to...

Polk County Man Murders His Girlfriend & Shoots Another Woman In Bartow

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Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call in unincorporated Bartow at around 8:40 a.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020. PCSO deputies arrested 33-year-old Christopher Pequeen for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with...

Multiple People Injured In Bartow Shooting According To Polk County Sheriff’s Office

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Bartow, Fl - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a shooting in unincorporated Bartow. The shooting took place at a residence on Henson Lane. Multiple people were shot and details on their condition has not been released....

Florida Essential Workers Win $15 per Hour Minimum Wage Vote.

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Florida has become the 8th state to approve a higher minimum wage for its residents. Over 60% of Florida voters approved to increase Florida’s minimum wage from $8.56 to $15 per hour by 2026. Tipped employees will see their minimum rate increase...

Hundreds Of Cars Line Up For Drive Thru Trunk Or Treat At Bartow First Baptist

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Hundreds Of Cars Line Up For Drive Thru Trunk Or Treat At Bartow First Baptist by James Coulter What do the Addams Family, Paw Patrol, and Cookie Monster all have in common? They're characters that children were able to meet and...

Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare and Public Sectors

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.  With hospitals seeing...

Tech Tuesday: Since Covid-19 Online Sales have spike 2x-3x normal levels. Learn how to protect your online purchases below.

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Since the onset of Covid-19 online retailers have seen double and triple digit increases in online sales. Many retails share that monthly online sales numbers are rivaling that of holiday sales of the pasts. The increase in online sales...

“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program for Jan Phyl Village, Lake Thomas and Sun Acres Communities and Bartow Tire Recycling Event planned...

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“Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program for Jan Phyl Village, Lake Thomas and Sun Acres Communities and Bartow Tire Recycling Event planned for October 24, 2020. October 12, 2020– Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County...

Mixer’s Nutritional Bar Celebrates Grand Opening

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Mixer's Nutritional Bar Celebrates Grand Opening by James Coulter What's a better way to start the morning than with a shake or a cup of tea? How about a meal replacement shake or a tea bomb infused with supplements to give you...

One Person Killed In Bartow Crash Saturday Night

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The Bartow Police Department is currently investigating a Traffic Fatality which occurred on SR 60 E near Van Fleet Dr. The initial investigation indicates a silver four door vehicle was travelling west bound towards Van Fleet Dr. when the...
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Lake Wales History Museum Names Nancy Turnquist 2026 Pioneer of the Year

LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Lake Wales History Museum has named Nancy Martin Turnquist the 2026 Pioneer of the Year, recognizing...
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