In the lawsuit, Smith claims he was targeted after firing a battalion chief and subjected to what his attorneys describe as a ...

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County crews are battling a fire at a Sonny's BBQ in Bartow. The Bartow Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue are at the scene on 595 N. Broadway Avenue. Video from the scene ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation following a fatal structure fire that claimed the life of an elderly woman Sunday morning on Scenic View Street. Emergency calls ...

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) – Dozens of people are left without a workplace after an early morning fire in downtown Bartow on Wednesday. “Please, Bartow take care of these people. Please, because they deserve ...

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Polk County Fire Rescue Responses to Fatal Fire on Scenic View Street Bartow, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2026) — Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire on Scenic View Street in Lakeland on ...

As more ice accumulation is seen and starts forming on the roadway, residents are urged not to get on the road to drive ...

The sheriff's office says that after the incident was reported in December, detectives followed the evidence and obtained an arrest warrant.

Bartow County Fire and Emergency Services helped extinguished a fire at one of Plant Bowen’s accessory structures Thursday ...

Several public safety departments in northern Georgia are strongly urging local residents to avoid any outdoor burning activities for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  The reason: extremely dry weather ...

Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services is reporting a home in The Planters subdivision sustained "major damage" Jan. 26.

A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant. It happened around 6:15 a.m. at the restaurant located at 595 Broadway Ave North in Bartow. According to ...