Tucked away in Florida’s Forgotten Coast (yes, that’s actually what they call it), this tiny coastal gem feels like stepping into a time machine set to “authentic Florida” before the mega-resorts and ...

Bartow anticipates the completion of several capital improvement projects, including the new fire substation, public works facilities and parks facility improvements,” said Mike Herr. Herr became city ...

A Bartow resident of 30-plus years starts a petition to stop 2,245 new homes from being built, as other residents vent online ...

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory ...

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory irritation in humans, especially those with pre-existing conditions.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo speaks against fluoridation during the workshop Tuesday in Bartow. "The bottom line is that you now have multiple studies, the vast majority of studies that ...

BARTOW, Fla., (WFLA) – Another city in Polk County has moved one step closer to removing fluoride from its water. On March 17, Bartow City Commissioners are expected to vote on whether or not to ...

Bartow is the latest community in Florida to debate whether to remove fluoride from its water systems. Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado, a staunch opponent of fluoride in water, was in ...

Helio Quinlan added 17 points, 15 on 3-pointers. Top-seeded Evans dominated the first half and beat Bartow 73-50. Rahean Edmonds scored 18 points — all on 3s — for the Trojans (23-6).

BARTOW, Fla. — Bartow is a step closer to ... including Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s Surgeon General. Dr. Ladapo is urging cities across Florida to stop fluoridating water because it may ...

BARTOW, Fla. — The city of Bartow is hosting a community forum Tuesday to continue talks on whether fluoride should be removed from the city’s drinking water. State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph ...