Polk County training facility: New Bartow center honors fallen deputy, K9 partner
The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.
$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.
Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of Bartow, plans for a new aquatic center are currently on hold.
Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of Bartow, plans for a new aquatic center are currently on hold.
$9.6 million Bartow pedestrian bridge connects Fort Fraser Trail
A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.
A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.
Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
Violent death investigation underway in Bartow: PCSO
A violent death investigation is underway after a man in Bartow died Thursday night.
A violent death investigation is underway after a man in Bartow died Thursday night.
Downtown Bartow taken over by all kinds of art at annual Bloomin' Arts Festival
Art takes center stage at the 55th annual Bloomin' Arts Festival this weekend.
Art takes center stage at the 55th annual Bloomin' Arts Festival this weekend.
Bartow commissioners reject massive development that would have brought more than 2,200 homes
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
Bartow teacher accused of starting 5-acre fire, violating Polk County burn ban
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
Bartow fire that burned nearly 200 acres, closed portion of Highway 640 is under investigation
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Gov. DeSantis and Florida health leaders discuss baby formula concerns
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.
Sonny’s BBQ fire destroys beloved Bartow restaurant
A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant.
A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant.
Business donates jewelry to Lakeland teen recovering in hospital after being shot by stepfather
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
Historic Wonder House offering holiday tours during the season in Polk County
One of Florida's strangest and most beloved historic homes is in Polk County – and open for the holidays.
One of Florida's strangest and most beloved historic homes is in Polk County – and open for the holidays.
Where is Samantha Fiddler? The mystery behind a Canadian mom's disappearance in Polk County
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three.
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three.
Bartow annexes Executive Airport amid concerns about residential development
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow.
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow.
Developer of proposed Emilie Springs project addresses homeowner concerns
The city of Bartow will be reviewing a proposed large-scale community that has received some push back from concerned homeowners.
The city of Bartow will be reviewing a proposed large-scale community that has received some push back from concerned homeowners.
PCFR Battalion Chief collides with van, multiple people hospitalized
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
VIDEO: Wood stork caught on fishing lure and line rescued by animal control officers
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
Bartow artist creates intricate pieces with thousands of little scratches
Artist Tifane Worsley immediately became addicted to the craft of scratchboard art.
Artist Tifane Worsley immediately became addicted to the craft of scratchboard art.