Improving the appearance of downtown Bartow can involve things as simple as putting more colorful plants in planter boxes and as dramatic as changing the city code to allow zero-setbacks for commercial buildings and to encourage residential use of second floors. Full Story »
Fine living doesn’t have to come at a high price for senior citizens at The Manor at West Bartow. Full Story »
Jingle bells are ringing, and it’s time for Christmas. Full Story »
Snow may not line the streets of downtown, but Christmas season will reach its peak on Friday with the Main Street Bartow annual Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Full Story »
A 23-year-old man was killed, but three passengers were spared injury, when his vehicle skidded and flipped Monday about 11:38 p.m. at the intersection of Eagle Lake Loop and Starling Roads. Full Story »
A Bartow woman has been charged by police with filing false reports of armed attacks. Full Story »
Bartow city commissioners canceled their Dec. 21 meeting; they don’t have any business to conduct. Full Story »
A crow stands on a tree branch in Switzerland. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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