Clifton P. Lewis, a champion of Black history and the director of the L.B. Brown Heritage Festival in Bartow, has died at the ...

Opponents fear the proposed annexation of the Bartow Executive Airport is a precursor to large-scale housing development. For a new development called Wellington Court to be annexed into Bartow, it ...

Despite opposition by vocal residents, the Bartow City Commission by unanimous vote has cleared the annexation of the Bartow Executive Airport. In a 5-0 vote, the commission approved bringing the ...

Bartow reschedules Commission debate and votes on Emilie developments at developer's request and due to a commissioner's absence.

Body-worn cameras for the Bartow Police Department, pay raises for new and existing city employees and upgrades to the city’s stormwater system and fire services are among the expenditures in the 2025 ...

Marlon Anthony Collins of Bartow and Lisa Sherell Johnson of Winter Haven were among four killed when a vehicle struck ...

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — “Some chicken and rice,” said Eddrena Thornton, taking out a tray of food she has prepared for the five people who live with her in her home. “I feel like I’m doing a mission ...

With massive housing developments hurtling toward a vote, the Bartow City Commission was handed several recommendations to deny them from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning ...

Site development is underway for the 562-unit Touchstone subdivision to the east of the proposed Highlands Club. The ...