Bartow itself maintains that quintessential small-town Florida charm that’s increasingly rare in a state dominated by tourist attractions and coastal developments. As the Polk County seat, it has a ...

Hilary is a passionate advocate for our farmers and ranchers and will bring her Florida First values to our State’s Capitol.' ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – A man who murdered his girlfriend in Volusia County before shooting at detectives during a foot chase in Sanford has been convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to two ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Georgia store owner arrested twice in Newton County on allegations of embezzling millions was arrested ...

POLK COUNTY, Florida — An elementary school teacher will remain in the classroom. The school district investigated her after ...

A quick response by the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) led to the swift capture of two individuals following a retail ...

LAKE WALES, Fla, (WFLA) — A man was arrested in Florida on Tuesday after he fled a traffic stop on foot and ended up in a swamp, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office ...

For retirees looking to stretch their monthly budget of $2,350, Bartow offers something increasingly rare in the Sunshine State – authenticity without astronomical costs. Let’s explore why this ...

By Carl Fish A transformer malfunction at the Coca-Cola facility in Auburndale led to the release of approximately 486 gallons of transformer oil on Thursday morning, according to a pollution notice ...

Florida’s new immigration enforcement dashboard shows 5,900-plus encounters statewide in the last 90 days, with the Martin ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has reported 454 immigration encounters since Aug. 1, more than any agency in Florida ...

The deadline for submitting applications to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10th Judicial Circuit is Nov. 10 at 5 ...