Polk County launches one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Illegal dumping has been on the rise over the past few years in Polk County, and now, the county is testing a customer convenience center to fight the problem.
Florida woman killed after car hits and goes under semi-truck, crashes into church near Haines City: PCSO
A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Unidentified man shot, killed in Haines City Friday night: HCPD
An unidentified Hispanic man was found shot in the Charles Cove subdivision after Haines City police responded to reports of gunfire, according to officers.
An unidentified Hispanic man was found shot in the Charles Cove subdivision after Haines City police responded to reports of gunfire, according to officers.
Haines City family honors Mexican roots with 'Welcome to my Orchid Garden' mural
For one family in Haines City, their shop's mural represents growing their business from the dirt up, their love for their vibrant, diverse community, and their passion for the arts.
For one family in Haines City, their shop's mural represents growing their business from the dirt up, their love for their vibrant, diverse community, and their passion for the arts.
I-4 westbound lanes back open after depression causes major delays: FHP
All westbound lanes of I-4 are now back open after being shut down from Thursday night into Friday morning to fix a depression in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All westbound lanes of I-4 are now back open after being shut down from Thursday night into Friday morning to fix a depression in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver dead, dog saved after SUV found partially submerged in Lake Marion: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 64-year-old man whose SUV was found partially submerged in Lake Marion Friday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 64-year-old man whose SUV was found partially submerged in Lake Marion Friday evening.
Davenport man killed in crash after suffering medical emergency: FHP
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.