BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — Bartow city leaders worry the Peace River could flood and inundate communities along its banks. In response, the city is under a state of emergency. Homeowners in the Peace River ...

Two appointees to the Bartow City Commission were the sole candidates in a potential upcoming municipal election and the newcomers to the commission will now serve out those terms without having to ...

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — City commissioners are one vote away from extending the hours for alcohol sales on Sunday. Bartow business owners tell News Channel 8 the current ordinance prevents restaurants ...

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — The City of Bartow will continue adding fluoride to the community’s drinking water after commissioners decided during a meeting Monday night. The 3 to 2 vote comes after multiple ...

BARTOW, Fla. - Bartow residents curious about how their local government is performing now have a direct window into City Hall’s operations. On Monday, the City of Bartow unveiled its new Strategy and ...

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — The city of Bartow is installing 16 cameras at eight intersections in the city. The first-of-its-kind program in Bartow has been in the works for two years. Videos recorded ...

Bartow Mayor Steve Githens will discuss hiring a recruiter with the city commissioners next week to find a replacement for retiring City Manager George A. Long. Githens was sent a letter on May 27 ...

Bartow will either retrofit its existing swimming pool or build a new one as an aquatics program for city residents inches closer to the finish line. Residents will have a chance to learn more at an ...

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 construct a ...

Another elected official in Polk County has resigned rather than reveal financial details required by a state law taking effect Monday. Steve Githens, a Bartow city commissioner and former mayor, ...

The adoption of Cartegraph Asset Management has the potential to revolutionize Bartow's operational efficiency. The City will soon be able to leverage OpenGov's automated processes, connecting ...