Haines City homeowner shoots suspected burglar; second suspect on the run, police say
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
Haines City’s first dog park named after fire department’s rescue ‘Ember’ who passed away
Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away.
Former Haines City math teacher accused of sexually battering a student, police say
A former Haines City High School teacher has been arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student at the school.
Haines City to pay more than $100,000 to fix aging sewer system linked to major spill
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is requiring Haines City to pay more than $100,000 to fix its aging sewer system. The penalty stems from a major spill.
1 Haines City officer remains in ICU after police pursuit of armed suspect ended with traffic crash
One Haines City officer was released from the hospital and another remains in the ICU following a traffic stop that led to a car crash, injuring both men inside their patrol vehicle. The suspect who fled from them was arrested after pointing a rifle at both officers.
Haines City officers injured in crash while chasing teen accused of pointing rifle at them during traffic stop
Two Haines City police officers were seriously injured in a vehicle crash Saturday while chasing a teen who pointed a rifle at them while they conducted a traffic stop.
Haines City High School reaches full capacity, no longer enrolling new students
The district recently sent a letter to parents notifying them the school is at capacity and can't accept any new students for the upcoming school year, which begins August 10.
FHP: Haines City man killed in ATV crash
A Haines City man died late Saturday night after losing control of an ATV.
Thirsty burglar raids victim’s refrigerator before exposing himself, police say
A Haines City man may have been a little parched when police say he let himself into an 89-year-old woman’s home through an unlocked back door on Monday and exposed himself to her and her caregiver.
Haines City officer shot in leg by his gun after fight with suspect, police say
Haines City Police Officer Dwight Rogers is now recovering after he was shot in the leg during a traffic stop Sunday evening. A suspect reached into the officer's holster and pulled the trigger during a struggle.
Haines City police officer hospitalized after being hit by Polk deputy's cruiser
A Haines City police officer had to be hospitalized after he was hit by a Polk deputy's cruiser while they were both responding to a domestic violence call.
Bear found roaming downtown Haines City
Floridians see all kinds of wildlife, but during an evening drive for Jonathan Anglin, he was surprised to see a bear in downtown Haines City.
‘I was smoking my meth pipe’: Florida man totals tractor-trailer during delivery to Publix shopping center
A tractor-trailer delivery driver is facing possession of methamphetamine charges after crashing into the back of a Publix shopping center in Haines City on Thursday afternoon.
Investigators try to identify man found dead in the woods in Haines City
Haines City police said they are trying to identify the body of a man found dead in the woods near Lily Avenue and 9th Street North.
Investigators arrest accused Haines City gas station robbery suspect in Orlando
Haines City police said they arrested a man accused of robbing a local gas station. Investigators made the arrest in Orlando.
Police: Man in ski mask critically stabs, carjacks elderly man in Haines City parking lot
Haines City police have arrested Christopher Lynn King, 32, after they say he stabbed a 79-year-old man and stole his car outside a medical complex on Patterson Grove Road around 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
Manhunt leads to arrest of Winter Haven attempted murder suspect
Haines City police arrested Lemuel Johnson Jr., 36, after they say he tried to run over an officer who pulled him over.
Polk County firefighter arrested after double depositing paycheck to pay for bills, vacation, deputies say
Deputies arrested a Polk County firefighter on fraud charges after they say he electronically deposited his payroll check into his bank account, then tried to cash the check at an Amscot store.
Haines City police investigating shooting that left 1 dead
Michael Andre Jackson, 47, died early Saturday morning from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Haines City police officer arrested for sexual battery, burglary
Deputies in central Florida arrested 38-year-old Haines City Police Officer Jason Roldos on Sunday, charging him with sexual battery on a physically helpless victim as well as burglary with assault or battery.