An officer-involved shooting on Friday in Bartow saw two law enforcement officers injured and the suspect dead.

The Polk County History Center in Bartow will remain closed for renovations until a planned reopening on July 15. The History Center occupies the former Polk County Courthouse at 100 E. Main St ...

BARTOW, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stole a doorbell ...

Two law enforcement officers were shot in Polk County on Friday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A judge paused T.J. Wiggins' federal trial so his Polk County death penalty trial on triple-murder charges can proceed.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office began an investigation of Tyler Eden after a parent reported inappropriate conversations he ...

After mapping out calls for service, the city and the county decided that they needed a fire station in the same area. The ...

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County and the city of Bartow are teaming up to address the growing demand for emergency services caused by rapid population growth. Officials have announced plans to ...

A teacher and head football coach at Bartow High School is facing serious charges, accused of inappropriate behavior toward ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) and Bartow Police are investigating a shooting that injured a deputy and an officer.