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 is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stole a doorbell security ...

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 ...

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 ...