Bartow
October 30, 2026
News, Polk County
Pickup Truck Turns Into Path of Motorcycle, Killing 20-Year-Old Auburndale Woman
BARTOW, FL — A pickup truck turning onto Connersville Road near Bartow collided with an oncoming motorcycle Thursday night, killing…
October 28, 2026
Environment, Polk County
Polk County Awarded $12.6 Million for Water Supply Projects
POLK COUNTY, FL – Seven communities in Polk County have been awarded approximately $12.6 million in state funding to expand…
October 23, 2026
News, Polk County
High-Speed Passenger Rail Station Could Be Coming to Polk County
BARTOW, FL — A high-speed passenger rail station may be coming to Polk County as transportation officials begin a new…
October 08, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County School Bus With 23 Students Aboard Rear-Ended Thursday Morning in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL — Four days, four school bus crashes. Parents are increasingly on edge following another crash Thursday morning…
October 07, 2026
News, Polk County
Ryan Taylor Unanimously Approved as Next Polk County Manager
BARTOW, FL — Ryan Taylor was unanimously approved by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday to serve…
October 07, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County School Bus Rear-Ended in Bartow
BARTOW, FL — A Polk County Public Schools bus #2474 was rear-ended by a Dodge Ram Wednesday morning while it…
October 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash at U.S. 98 Roundabout
DADE CITY, FL — Shortly after midnight Sunday, a crash at a roundabout along U.S. 98 resulted in the death…
October 04, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on State Road 60 in Bartow
BARTOW, FL — A Lakeland man was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on State Road 60 late Saturday night…
September 22, 2026
News, Polk County
IT Manager Found Deceased After Hidden Camera Discovered in Restroom
BARTOW, FL — A shocking discovery inside a women’s restroom at a Polk County Tax Collector’s Office IT building led…
September 08, 2026
Local Traffic, Polk County
Widening Project to Close Old Bartow Lake Wales Road at State Road 60
BARTOW, FL — A roadway widening project will close Old Bartow Lake Wales Road at State Road 60 beginning Tuesday,…