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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.

It’s Good to be Bad! The Villains: A Syfy Bartow Celebration of the Bad Guys on Sat. Feb. 15

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by James Coulter Where's Batman when you need him? The Joker and other villains will be running amok in Downtown Bartow during Syfy Bartow on Sat. Feb. 15. This year's event will be themed to, "The Villains: A Syfy Celebration of...

Bartow City Commission to Hold Public Workshop Regarding Fluoride in City Water

Carl Fish -
Bartow, FL – January 23, 2025) – The Bartow City Commission will hold a Public Workshop regarding the pros and cons of adding fluoride to the City’s water supply on Tuesday, February 18 from 6 -8 pm at the Bartow Civic...

2024 Bartow Magical Illumination Christmas Parade Is Tonight

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Experience the Joy of the 2024 Bartow Magical Illumination Christmas Parade The beloved Bartow Magical Illumination Christmas Parade is set to light up the streets of downtown Bartow, Florida, bringing festive cheer to residents and visitors alike. Scheduled for Friday,...

Bartow City Council Discuss Removing Fluoride In City’s Drinking Water

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By Bradley Fish Bartow Water Treatment Manager, Tony Martinez, Gives Suggestive Reasoning for The Removal of Fluoride On December 2, 2024, Tony Martinez, Bartow Water Treatment Manager, presented the Bartow City commission with an informative outlook and suggestive reasoning for the...

Bartow Suspect Killed His Father & Also Shot His Mother Before Being Captured

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Bartow Police Department in the investigation into the murder and attempted murder of a man and woman who were both shot by their son inside the city limits of Bartow. On...

PCFR Currently On Scene Of A Very Bad Structure Fire Off Pipes Road Near Alturas

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Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2024) — Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a fatal camper fire on Pipes Road in Bartow.   PCFR crews received the initial tone at 3:43 p.m. with the first crew arriving on scene at 3:45 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found heavy...

24 Yr Old Mom Killed In Bartow Crash Tuesday Night

Carl Fish -
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred in unincorporated Bartow around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, November 19, 2024, involving a semi tractor-trailer and an SUV. The driver of the SUV was killed. Preliminary details are...

Bartow Chooses Walker For New Police Chief

Carl Fish -
Bartow City Manager Mike Herr announced that Stephen Walker has been named Chief of Police at yesterday’s City Commission meeting. The announcement follows a months-long search after the retirement of former Police Chief Andy Ray in April. Walker was...

Magic on Main Friday Fest Brings Holiday Cheer to Bartow

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By Kip: This past Friday, November 15th, Bartow's Main Street was transformed into a festive wonderland as the community came together to kick off the holiday season with the annual Magic on Main Friday Fest. From 6 to 9 p.m.,...

Lakeland Man Killed In S.R. 60 Crash

Carl Fish -
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred around 5:45 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 2710 State Road 60 just west of Bartow, involving a semi tractor-trailer and a Dodge Ram...
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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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