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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

As of Oct. 1, 2025, Northern Light Health will be out of network with Anthem for physicians and some ancillary services, and ...

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

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