Haines City homeowners deal with sewage smell as growing population overwhelms wastewater lift station
Homeowners in several Haines City neighborhoods have become accustomed to the unpleasant smell of sewage. It turns out the odor is coming from a nearby wastewater lift station.
Grady Judd: Suspect in stolen vehicle with meth pipe floors truck at Haines City officer who shot, killed him
A suspect is dead and two Haines City police officers are on administrative leave following a deadly shooting early Sunday morning.
Haines City crash on US-27 kills Davenport man: FHP
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Haines City Woman leads protest against local law enforcement's ICE partnership
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
Crews battle 'dangerous and fast-moving' fire at Haines City commercial building
Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of a Haines City commercial building early on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Haines City Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue.
City of Haines City agrees to $550K settlement with former employee who filed whistleblower complaint
Haines City has agreed to pay more than half-a-million dollars to a former employee who filed a whistleblower complaint.
Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme
A captain with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Thursday as part of a Veterans Affairs fraud scheme, according to officials.
Video: UPS driver helps rescue 2 children locked inside Florida home
A Florida delivery driver helped rescue two young children who were trapped inside their home last week, according to the Haines City Police Department.
New I-4 congestion relief lanes open between Haines City and Celebration
The commute on I-4 between Haines City and Celebration should be faster and smoother for drivers now that congestion-relief lanes are open.
Target coming to new major shopping, dining and retail center in Haines City
Haines City, one of the state and nation's fastest growing cities, will soon feature a new shopping, dining, and living experience.
Florida man tased, arrested on drug charges after taking off from traffic stop, crashing truck: HCPD
A man faces serious charges after Haines City police say he took off from a traffic stop, crashed his truck, then tried to run before being tased – all while he had 4 pounds of meth and more than $23,000 in cash on him.
Dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver wanted after police chase: HCPD
Haines City police are looking for a dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver who recklessly drove away from officers on Friday night, according to HCPD.
International youth football tournament attracts thousands to Haines City
Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.
1 dead after taking their own life in shooting at Haines City hospital
One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital Wednesday morning.
Car crashes into Beulah Baptist Church, after bicyclist hit and injured: HCPD
Haines City police are looking for the occupants of a black Chrysler 200 after a bicyclist was hit and injured on Sunday afternoon in the Oakland neighborhood.
Video released: Man arrested for DUI after being found unresponsive in running car, HCPD says
Body camera video was released on Wednesday after a DUI arrest involving a man who was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7 in Haines City.
Man found unresponsive in car, arrested with BAC over 6 times the legal limit: HCPD
The Haines City Police Department arrested a man for drunk driving after he was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7.
VIDEO RELEASED: 2 women shot while driving in Haines City, looking for vehicle of interest: HCPD
A woman is dead and another is recovering from her injuries after a shooting in Haines City on Friday night, according to the Haines City Police Department, and now officials are looking for a dark-colored, four-door sedan.
Woman killed, man hurt in head-on crash: PCSO
A 24-year-old Kissimmee woman died after her car crashed head-on into a pickup truck in Haines City on Saturday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Haines City debuts first soccer complex to benefit youth, local programs
Whether one prefers to call it "futbol" or "soccer," there was excitement all around for the first complex dedicated to the sport within Haines City.


















