The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

A Bartow man was indicted for first-degree murder on Thursday after Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he sold cocaine to a woman who later died of an overdose.

One week after they shared those concerns publicly, all of the rescues said they have been banned from rescuing animals off ...

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a ...

An SUV crashing into Roy’s Cafe in Barstow came within feet of striking two men enjoying a meal inside the dining area of the popular eatery. Kevin Crain told the Daily Press he and his brother were ...

Truth in Millage notices, which show property owners what their taxes will be under proposed rates, are already online and ...

Each week, The News-Press and Naples Daily News will rank the top 15 football teams from Collier County, Lee County, and ...

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is hosting an upcoming event to help make sure older Mainers can forge important social connections. The goal is to help older Mainers live independently and with ...

By Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) — Nearly 40 years after the body of a baby known for ...

A Bartow man who has been in the Polk County Jail since last year was indicted by a grand jury for 1stDegree Murder during the Distribution of a Controlled Substance (FC) on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

With municipal general elections set for Nov. 4, qualifying will kick off for candidates Aug. 18 at cities across Bartow.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference on Friday to announce arrests in two separate ...