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.
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.
Students' petition asks Polk County schools to add full-time counselors
Two Bartow High School students are petitioning Polk County Schools to hire full-time counselors for every school.
Two Bartow High School students are petitioning Polk County Schools to hire full-time counselors for every school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.