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Bound by books and love: Bartow couple celebrates 50 years in business, 60 years married

• Bartow
• Business
• What's Right with Tampa Bay

Bound by books and love: Bartow couple celebrates 50 years in business, 60 years married

admin September 1, 2026 0

In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly...

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Bartow police chief resignation: Internal affairs investigation launched

• Bartow
• Crime and Public Safety

Bartow police chief resignation: Internal affairs investigation launched

admin August 28, 2026 0

Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker stepped down from his role and is now under investigation following an...

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Polk County effort aims to rebrand State Road 60 to ‘Route 60’ after iconic Route 66

• Bartow
• Transportation

Polk County effort aims to rebrand State Road 60 to ‘Route 60’ after iconic Route 66

admin July 3, 2026 0

Polk County leaders and business owners are backing an ambitious proposal to rebrand State Road 60 as...

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Polk County training facility: New Bartow center honors fallen deputy, K9 partner

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• Crime and Public Safety
• Pets and Animals

Polk County training facility: New Bartow center honors fallen deputy, K9 partner

admin June 23, 2026 0

The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and...

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$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act

• Bartow
• Florida

$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act

admin May 29, 2026 0

With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release...

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Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes

• Bartow
• Economy
• Politics

Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes

admin May 27, 2026 0

Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of...

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$9.6 million Bartow pedestrian bridge connects Fort Fraser Trail

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$9.6 million Bartow pedestrian bridge connects Fort Fraser Trail

admin May 18, 2026 0

A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local...

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Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US

• Bartow
• Education

Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US

admin May 12, 2026 0

An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her...

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