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Published September 30Bartow Christian Books & Gifts Celebrates 50 Years of Faith, Service and Love
For 50 years, Bartow Christian Books & Gifts has been more than a bookstore. It has been a place where people have found books, gifts, encouragement, a listening ear and, most importantly to owners Bo and Sandy, a place where they could serve God by serving others. On Thursday,…
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Published September 17PCSO Releases Haunted Trail Tour Dates
Polk County Sheriff’s Office- For those who loved our Haunted Jail Tours in the past, we’ve created a brand-new scare! This year we present: SHERIFF’S HAUNTED TRAIL TOUR! As you may know, the old jail in Bartow where we held our haunts has been torn down. Boo! Thanks to our…
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Published September 16Yellow Jackets Swarm Bloodhounds, Defense ends Auburndale’s Perfect Start
By Ethan Jones Coming into Friday night, the (2-0) Auburndale Bloodhounds had been one of the hottest teams in Polk County. After opening the season 2-0, Auburndale scored 107 points while allowing zero, looking nearly unstoppable through its first two games. But standing in…
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Published September 10POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS
Bartow Sweeps Lake Wales; Winter Haven Tops McKeel 3-1 Yellow Jackets hit 7-0 on Tuesday, then fell to Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and sit at 7-1. Winter Haven takes a four-set road win in Lakeland. By Daily Ridge Staff POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Sept. 10, 2026 Polk County volleyball…
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Published September 02Veteran Investigator Selected To Probe Former Bartow Police Chief As Allegations Remain Secret
The City of Bartow has selected a veteran law enforcement investigator with decades of experience to conduct the Internal Affairs investigation involving former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker, providing a significant new development in a case that has left one major question…
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Published August 25City of Bartow schedules community meetings on proposed Amendment 3
The City of Bartow will host three community meetings to discuss its proposed 2026–27 budget, city priorities and the potential local effects of Florida’s proposed constitutional Amendment 3 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. City Manager Mike Herr is expected to discuss city…