'Blessed to be Bartow:' Polk cheerleading squad lands rare triple crown

Their stunts will make your jaw drop. Their skilled routine is the result of an entire year's work and sacrifice. And it all paid off: One Polk County cheerleading squad is celebrating their biggest victory ever.

Bartow rings in the new year with its annual Christmas tree burn

There is no ball drop, not even a countdown. In one Polk County city, the new year is welcomed by torching old pine trees. The annual Christmas tree burn has been held in Bartow since 1936. 

Bartow golfer hits hole-in-one on 100th birthday

Herbert Dixon just celebrated his 100th birthday. His keys to a long life: No smoking, no drinking, and church on Sunday. 

Bartow students walk up more than 100 flights of stairs to honor victims of 9/11

Two Polk County students have paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks by walking up over 100 flights of stairs in their memory.

17-year-old dies following Bartow shooting

Bartow police are investigating the death of a teenager following an early morning shooting.

Police: Husband stabbed wife to death in Bartow

Police in Bartow said they're investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning.

Growers test new method to fight citrus greening

The Dundee Citrus Growers Association is trying a new method to fight citrus greening - in industry's No.1 nemesis.

Homeland Heritage Park showcases Florida history

Several miles south of Bartow, visitors can experience what life was like in 1800’s Florida – long before air conditioning and motorized farm equipment.

100-year-old hurricane victim still feels 'blessed,' despite damage

Adele Durrance turned 100 on Friday. She spent the day as she does every day now -- picking up debris at her home of 60 years, hoping she'll be able to repair all of the hurricane damage one day.