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.

Haines City CRA to spend $3M on refreshing residents' homes via new rehab program

If you need important renovations done to your home in Haines City, you may consider applying to the Community Redevelopment Agency's new Residential Rehabilitation Program.

Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms

Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.

1 killed in fiery Haines City crash on US 27: Deputies

One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a fiery Haines City crash on U.S. 27 near Morrison Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon. 

17-year-old suspect shot by Haines City police after high-speed pursuit

A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.

Motorcyclist thrown from bike killed in crash near Haines City

A 21-year-old Poinciana man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Polk County teacher and students display work in Black History Month art show

For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery.

Haines City food truck ban put on pause: ‘We just want to open up’

A controversial proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a Haines City restaurant has been tabled by commissioners for two weeks.  

Haines City food truck ban proposal has entrepreneurs on edge: ‘The food truck is how we pay our bills’

A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.

4 immigrants arrested for burglary spree in Haines City subdivision: Police

The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.