Bartow is a city in Polk County, Florida, with a population of approximately 19,309.
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1 hospitalized in Bartow shooting near courthouse: PCSO
1 hospitalized in Bartow shooting near courthouse: PCSO FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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NewsMAR 30, 2026
Florida ‘conspiracy theorist’ accused of shooting neighbor to death at Bartow apartment complex
Florida ‘conspiracy theorist’ accused of shooting neighbor to death at Bartow apartment complex FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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NewsMAR 27, 2026
‘Violent death’ in Bartow leaves neighbors in shock, law enforcement searches for answers
‘Violent death’ in Bartow leaves neighbors in shock, law enforcement searches for answers WFLA
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