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Bartow BOE approves $222 million general fund budget - The Daily Tribune News
Bartow BOE approves $222 million general fund budget The Daily Tribune News
Published on 18 June 2025 | 9:33 pm
PSC special primary yields low turnout in Bartow - The Daily Tribune News
PSC special primary yields low turnout in Bartow The Daily Tribune News
Published on 17 June 2025 | 9:33 pm
Bartow's Gambill Named Ga. Chamber Representative of the Year - The Rome News-Tribune
Bartow's Gambill Named Ga. Chamber Representative of the Year The Rome News-Tribune
Published on 14 June 2025 | 4:00 am
Lakeland man fatally hit while walking across US 98 at Crystal Lake Drive - Lakeland Ledger
Lakeland man fatally hit while walking across US 98 at Crystal Lake Drive Lakeland Ledger
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:40 pm
68-year-old hit and killed on Lakeland highway, police say - wtsp.com
68-year-old hit and killed on Lakeland highway, police say wtsp.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 6:35 pm
$2.4 billion development with nearly 3,000 homes proposed for Bartow County - WSB-TV
$2.4 billion development with nearly 3,000 homes proposed for Bartow County WSB-TV
Published on 10 June 2025 | 4:33 pm
Traffic Alerts: Part of Bartow Highway closed, part of Gandy Bridge reopened after crashes - wtsp.com
Traffic Alerts: Part of Bartow Highway closed, part of Gandy Bridge reopened after crashes wtsp.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 1:10 pm
$14.6 million renovation coming to UAB’s Bartow Arena - AL.com
$14.6 million renovation coming to UAB’s Bartow Arena AL.com
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Board of Trustees approves upgrades for Bartow Arena at UAB - WBRC 6 News
Board of Trustees approves upgrades for Bartow Arena at UAB WBRC 6 News
Published on 7 June 2025 | 2:00 am
UA System Board of Trustees approves Bartow Arena renovation - CBS 42
UA System Board of Trustees approves Bartow Arena renovation CBS 42
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UA System Board approves Bartow Arena renovation plans - WBMA
UA System Board approves Bartow Arena renovation plans WBMA
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UA System Board Approves Budget and Scope of Bartow Arena Upgrades - UAB Athletics
UA System Board Approves Budget and Scope of Bartow Arena Upgrades UAB Athletics
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Leaders approve $14.6 million renovation of UAB’s Bartow Arena - WBRC 6 News
Leaders approve $14.6 million renovation of UAB’s Bartow Arena WBRC 6 News
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County OKs initial contracts for long-sought Agricultural Center south of Bartow - Lakeland Ledger
Polk County OKs initial contracts for long-sought Agricultural Center south of Bartow Lakeland Ledger
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
LK Nandam is leaving after nine years as leader of FDOT's District One, based in Bartow - Lakeland Ledger
LK Nandam is leaving after nine years as leader of FDOT's District One, based in Bartow Lakeland Ledger
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Teen employee targeted in food throwing incident at Bartow County eatery - FOX 5 Atlanta
Teen employee targeted in food throwing incident at Bartow County eatery FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Dozens of dogs found in deplorable conditions in Bartow County, 5 arrested - FOX 5 Atlanta
Dozens of dogs found in deplorable conditions in Bartow County, 5 arrested FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
'I got caught up in a bad situation,' says Bartow group home owner after elderly man’s murder - ABC Action News
'I got caught up in a bad situation,' says Bartow group home owner after elderly man’s murder ABC Action News
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Armed woman killed by law enforcement during traffic stop in Bartow County, GBI says - FOX 5 Atlanta
Armed woman killed by law enforcement during traffic stop in Bartow County, GBI says FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Cooling tower collapses at Mosaic plant in Bartow - WFLA
Cooling tower collapses at Mosaic plant in Bartow WFLA
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow Planning Commission recommends approval for data center in Stilesboro, Georgia - Data Center Dynamics
Bartow Planning Commission recommends approval for data center in Stilesboro, Georgia Data Center Dynamics
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman shot and killed by law enforcement in Bartow County after getting out of car with gun during traffic stop, GBI says - 11Alive.com
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County - Coosa Valley News
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County Coosa Valley News
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Shooting involving officer reported in Bartow County, GBI says - Atlanta News First
Shooting involving officer reported in Bartow County, GBI says Atlanta News First
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Armed woman shot and killed by law enforcement during Bartow County traffic stop, GBI says - WALB
Armed woman shot and killed by law enforcement during Bartow County traffic stop, GBI says WALB
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
GBI investigating fatal shooting of armed woman by police in Bartow County - WABE
GBI investigating fatal shooting of armed woman by police in Bartow County WABE
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow 'group home' where man was murdered was not licensed by state, being shut down - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bartow 'group home' where man was murdered was not licensed by state, being shut down FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
PCSO: Bartow man riding go-kart on street dies after being struck from behind by vehicle - Lakeland Ledger
PCSO: Bartow man riding go-kart on street dies after being struck from behind by vehicle Lakeland Ledger
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sunday storms bring down trees, damage some agricultural buildings around north Georgia - 11Alive.com
Sunday storms bring down trees, damage some agricultural buildings around north Georgia 11Alive.com
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow group home where fatal stabbing occurred was not licensed by state - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow group home where fatal stabbing occurred was not licensed by state Lakeland Ledger
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow Planning Commission recommends approval of data center near Stilesboro - Coosa Valley News
Bartow Planning Commission recommends approval of data center near Stilesboro Coosa Valley News
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
A packed house for graduates of Bartow, Bartow IB and Summerlin - Lakeland Ledger
A packed house for graduates of Bartow, Bartow IB and Summerlin Lakeland Ledger
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Troubled teen stabs man 113 times at Bartow group home saying 'voices in my head told me to': PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Troubled teen stabs man 113 times at Bartow group home saying 'voices in my head told me to': PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow Police and Polk County Sheriff investigate 'violent death' of 81-year-old man living at group home - ABC Action News
Bartow Police and Polk County Sheriff investigate 'violent death' of 81-year-old man living at group home ABC Action News
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk Sheriff: 18-year-old stabbed elderly man 113 times in his bed at Bartow group home - Lakeland Ledger
Polk Sheriff: 18-year-old stabbed elderly man 113 times in his bed at Bartow group home Lakeland Ledger
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
'Senseless and tragic': Teen charged with murder of 81-year-old at Bartow group home - wtsp.com
'Senseless and tragic': Teen charged with murder of 81-year-old at Bartow group home wtsp.com
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Ed Vetter, longtime educator who established Polk's first IB school, dies at 79 - Lakeland Ledger
Ed Vetter, longtime educator who established Polk's first IB school, dies at 79 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Softball: No wild finishes as Bartow, Lake Wales come up short in regional finals - Lakeland Ledger
Softball: No wild finishes as Bartow, Lake Wales come up short in regional finals Lakeland Ledger
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow softball's Niamah Johnson, Ryleigh Knowlton lift Yellow Jackets to regional finals - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow softball's Niamah Johnson, Ryleigh Knowlton lift Yellow Jackets to regional finals Lakeland Ledger
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow man who ‘viciously murdered’ his 4-month-old baby gets 30 years in prison - WFLA
Bartow man who ‘viciously murdered’ his 4-month-old baby gets 30 years in prison WFLA
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow County Man Pleads Guilty to Malace Murder - Coosa Valley News
Bartow County Man Pleads Guilty to Malace Murder Coosa Valley News
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow coffee shop launches pay it forward campaign for first responders after recent officer shooting - ABC Action News
Bartow coffee shop launches pay it forward campaign for first responders after recent officer shooting ABC Action News
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hillman's big hit allows Bartow to prevail over Viera after squandering 6-run lead - Lakeland Ledger
Hillman's big hit allows Bartow to prevail over Viera after squandering 6-run lead Lakeland Ledger
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow coffee shop launching free coffee campaign for first responders' weeks after recent shootout - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bartow coffee shop launching free coffee campaign for first responders' weeks after recent shootout FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Paramedic in Bartow County charged after hidden camera found in bathroom - FOX 5 Atlanta
Paramedic in Bartow County charged after hidden camera found in bathroom FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow Commissioners weigh in on fluoride ban bill expected to be signed by governor - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow Commissioners weigh in on fluoride ban bill expected to be signed by governor Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Softball: Durant upsets Bartow to take district title; Fort Meade loses title in10 innings - Lakeland Ledger
Softball: Durant upsets Bartow to take district title; Fort Meade loses title in10 innings Lakeland Ledger
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow County planning commission vote to recommend denying data center rezoning request - FOX 5 Atlanta
Bartow County planning commission vote to recommend denying data center rezoning request FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow County Arrest Man for Recording Others in Bathroom - Coosa Valley News
Bartow County Arrest Man for Recording Others in Bathroom Coosa Valley News
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow girls on track to repeat last year's magical season plus all regional tennis results - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow girls on track to repeat last year's magical season plus all regional tennis results Lakeland Ledger
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
IB Bartow’s Alexander White Wins National Merit Scholarship - Polk County Schools
IB Bartow’s Alexander White Wins National Merit Scholarship Polk County Schools
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow starts a red-light camera program Monday at eight intersections. Here's what to know - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow starts a red-light camera program Monday at eight intersections. Here's what to know Lakeland Ledger
Published on 20 April 2025 | 9:10 am
Suspect dead, Polk County deputy and Bartow Police officer injured in shooting: PCSO - ABC Action News
Suspect dead, Polk County deputy and Bartow Police officer injured in shooting: PCSO ABC Action News
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'We shot him a lot:' Man opens fire on law enforcement after holding parents hostage - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
'We shot him a lot:' Man opens fire on law enforcement after holding parents hostage FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'Go to Bartow and kill': Fort Meade man dies in gunfight, injures 2 law officers, PCSO says - Lakeland Ledger
'Go to Bartow and kill': Fort Meade man dies in gunfight, injures 2 law officers, PCSO says Lakeland Ledger
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Two law enforcement officers injured, suspect dead in Bartow shooting - WESH
Two law enforcement officers injured, suspect dead in Bartow shooting WESH
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow High School head football coach arrested for inappropriate behavior toward female students - ABC Action News
Bartow High School head football coach arrested for inappropriate behavior toward female students ABC Action News
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
PCSO: Bartow High football coach arrested, charged with lewd behavior toward student - Lakeland Ledger
PCSO: Bartow High football coach arrested, charged with lewd behavior toward student Lakeland Ledger
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘There are no cameras back here:’ Bartow High School coach arrested on multiple charges - ABC7 WWSB
‘There are no cameras back here:’ Bartow High School coach arrested on multiple charges ABC7 WWSB
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rick Bartow Art Studio finds a new home at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center - Oregon ArtsWatch
Rick Bartow Art Studio finds a new home at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center Oregon ArtsWatch
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds press conference on former Bartow High School football coach - Sports Illustrated
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds press conference on former Bartow High School football coach Sports Illustrated
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow installs 16 red-light cameras at busy intersections - ABC Action News
Bartow installs 16 red-light cameras at busy intersections ABC Action News
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow set to launch red-light camera program this month - Bay News 9
Bartow set to launch red-light camera program this month Bay News 9
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow man pleads guilty to killing father, wounding mother after they told him to get a job - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow man pleads guilty to killing father, wounding mother after they told him to get a job Lakeland Ledger
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Polk County and Bartow joint fire station will serve growing population - ABC Action News
Polk County and Bartow joint fire station will serve growing population ABC Action News
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Lakeland man sentenced to 20 years for hit-and-run crash that killed Bartow High senior - Lakeland Ledger
Lakeland man sentenced to 20 years for hit-and-run crash that killed Bartow High senior Lakeland Ledger
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow red light cameras go live this month: Here’s what to know - WFLA
Bartow red light cameras go live this month: Here’s what to know WFLA
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man sentenced to 20 years for hit-and-run that killed Bartow High School student weeks from graduation - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Man sentenced to 20 years for hit-and-run that killed Bartow High School student weeks from graduation FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
"He's ready for the moment." — Bartow High School basketball coach talks Walter Clayton Jr., National Title - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
"He's ready for the moment." — Bartow High School basketball coach talks Walter Clayton Jr., National Title FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
I-75NB Bartow crash: Lanes reopen after early morning crash - FOX 5 Atlanta
I-75NB Bartow crash: Lanes reopen after early morning crash FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Former employee of raided Bartow County factory says ‘conditions were terrible’ - WSB-TV
Former employee of raided Bartow County factory says ‘conditions were terrible’ WSB-TV
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal agents raid manufacturing plant in Bartow County in labor trafficking investigation - WSB-TV
Federal agents raid manufacturing plant in Bartow County in labor trafficking investigation WSB-TV
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in 'labor trafficking investigation' - FOX 5 Atlanta
FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in 'labor trafficking investigation' FOX 5 Atlanta
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal, local agencies investigating labor trafficking allegations at Bartow County manufacturer - Atlanta News First
Federal, local agencies investigating labor trafficking allegations at Bartow County manufacturer Atlanta News First
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Access Church launches third location in 7 months with revival of Bartow First Assembly of God site - Lakeland Ledger
Access Church launches third location in 7 months with revival of Bartow First Assembly of God site Lakeland Ledger
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Why Gene Bartow left UCLA for UAB after succeeding John Wooden - Vols Wire
Why Gene Bartow left UCLA for UAB after succeeding John Wooden Vols Wire
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Retired Polk County sheriff's sergeant fatally struck by a car. Driver faces DUI charge - Lakeland Ledger
Retired Polk County sheriff's sergeant fatally struck by a car. Driver faces DUI charge Lakeland Ledger
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Bartow commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bartow commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Community petition seeks to block large-scale development in Bartow - Bay News 9
Community petition seeks to block large-scale development in Bartow Bay News 9
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'Enough is enough': Bartow resident starts petition to oppose 2,245-home development - Lakeland Ledger
'Enough is enough': Bartow resident starts petition to oppose 2,245-home development Lakeland Ledger
Published on 9 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Man dies in collision between SUV and tanker truck along State Road 60 near Bartow - Lakeland Ledger
Man dies in collision between SUV and tanker truck along State Road 60 near Bartow Lakeland Ledger
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Petition calls for rejection of proposed 2,000+ home community in Bartow - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Petition calls for rejection of proposed 2,000+ home community in Bartow FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Bartow plays host to statewide clash over fluoride in drinking water - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow plays host to statewide clash over fluoride in drinking water Lakeland Ledger
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fluoride Forum in Bartow Draws Lakeland Interest - LkldNow
Fluoride Forum in Bartow Draws Lakeland Interest LkldNow
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Bartow becomes latest Florida community to debate fluoride in water - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bartow becomes latest Florida community to debate fluoride in water FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Blazers Down South Florida in Bartow Classic - UAB Athletics
Blazers Down South Florida in Bartow Classic UAB Athletics
Published on 16 February 2025 | 8:00 am
UAB Hosts South Florida for Bartow Classic - UAB Athletics
UAB Hosts South Florida for Bartow Classic UAB Athletics
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Lakeland delays discussing fluoride in city's water until after Bartow workshop. A look at the issues - Lakeland Ledger
Lakeland delays discussing fluoride in city's water until after Bartow workshop. A look at the issues Lakeland Ledger
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Developer doubles down on Bartow border, seeks to build 2,245 homes off State Road 60 - Lakeland Ledger
Developer doubles down on Bartow border, seeks to build 2,245 homes off State Road 60 Lakeland Ledger
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Hines, Aubrey Corp. unveil plans for 2,390-acre master-planned village in Bartow County - Atlanta Agent Magazine
Hines, Aubrey Corp. unveil plans for 2,390-acre master-planned village in Bartow County Atlanta Agent Magazine
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
L.B. Brown Heritage Festival celebrates 'epitome of the American Dream' - Lakeland Ledger
L.B. Brown Heritage Festival celebrates 'epitome of the American Dream' Lakeland Ledger
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Bartow air traffic controller academy will work towards filling nationwide vacancies - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bartow air traffic controller academy will work towards filling nationwide vacancies FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Florida Supreme Court revokes the license of a lawyer who leads a Bartow-based nonprofit - Lakeland Ledger
Florida Supreme Court revokes the license of a lawyer who leads a Bartow-based nonprofit Lakeland Ledger
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Bartow sets public workshop to reevaluate adding fluoride to water, with big-name panelists - Lakeland Ledger
Bartow sets public workshop to reevaluate adding fluoride to water, with big-name panelists Lakeland Ledger
Published on 27 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Century-old house of the future in Bartow still holds wonder - Bay News 9
Century-old house of the future in Bartow still holds wonder Bay News 9
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Bartow man kills father, injures mom because dad wanted him to stop playing video games and get a job: PCSO - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Bartow man kills father, injures mom because dad wanted him to stop playing video games and get a job: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Byrd Designates Main Street Bartow as Florida Main Street Program of the Month - Florida Department of State (.gov)
PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Byrd Designates Main Street Bartow as Florida Main Street Program of the Month Florida Department of State (.gov)
Published on 9 December 2024 | 8:00 am
UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow Arena - University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow Arena University of Alabama at Birmingham
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Should Bartow continue adding fluoride to water? Officials begin debate - Bay News 9
Should Bartow continue adding fluoride to water? Officials begin debate Bay News 9
Published on 2 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Larry Watkins Bartow Obituary November 19, 2024 - smithfamilycares.com
Larry Watkins Bartow Obituary November 19, 2024 smithfamilycares.com
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am