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.
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.
'Depravity like this shocks me:' Haines City man arrested for stabbing 2 dogs to death, Sheriff Judd says
A Haines City man was arrested for stabbing two Chihuahuas to death after deputies found the two dogs with about 21 puncture wounds between the two.
A Haines City man was arrested for stabbing two Chihuahuas to death after deputies found the two dogs with about 21 puncture wounds between the two.
Parent of Haines City student arrested for instigating fight with other student at bus stop: Police
A Haines City parent and a juvenile were arrested after police say the parent instigated a fight with another student at a bus stop on Friday.
A Haines City parent and a juvenile were arrested after police say the parent instigated a fight with another student at a bus stop on Friday.
Haines City hopes to revive rich history, legacy of Historic Oakland Business District
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Haines City Fire Department tells its story through upcoming documentary series
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.
PCSO: 1 man killed, truck flipped during 5-vehicle crash in Haines City
A Poinciana man died at the scene of a crash in Haines City Wednesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Poinciana man died at the scene of a crash in Haines City Wednesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
New Haines City school 'Scenic Terrace Project' to accommodate larger enrollment of students
Northeast Polk County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. That growth is driving the school district to renovate old schools and to build new ones.
Northeast Polk County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. That growth is driving the school district to renovate old schools and to build new ones.
Police arrest attempted murder suspect caught on camera beating ex-girlfriend, good Samaritan in Haines City
A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described as ‘evil’ has been arrested following an attack on a 64-year-old woman and a good Samaritan at a Haines City convenience store.
A man Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described as ‘evil’ has been arrested following an attack on a 64-year-old woman and a good Samaritan at a Haines City convenience store.
Haines City staff helps woman find unmarked grave of little brother who died five decades ago
Veronica Bermudes never would have found the grave of her little brother, Ricardo, had it not been for sharp eyes and a caring staff at city hall in Haines City.
Veronica Bermudes never would have found the grave of her little brother, Ricardo, had it not been for sharp eyes and a caring staff at city hall in Haines City.
Florida man known as ‘Pooh Bear’ arrested after chess game turns deadly, police say
The Haines City Police Department is crediting the community for helping arrest a murder suspect.
The Haines City Police Department is crediting the community for helping arrest a murder suspect.
Haines City police searching for a suspect involved in fatal shooting
Haines City police is searching for 22-year-old Kristavion Jacoi, who they say shot and killed one man and injured another on Sunday afternoon.
Haines City police is searching for 22-year-old Kristavion Jacoi, who they say shot and killed one man and injured another on Sunday afternoon.
Haines City fire chief part of team that created lifesaving devices
Firefighters are quick to respond in an emergency, but one local fire chief took his public safety efforts one step forward.
Firefighters are quick to respond in an emergency, but one local fire chief took his public safety efforts one step forward.
Haines City Police Department gets newly donated protective gear for K9 unit
As the Haines City Police Department grows, it’s adding new protective gear for its K9 unit on the front lines. The department received a donation of bulletproof and stab-proof vests for dogs in the unit.
As the Haines City Police Department grows, it’s adding new protective gear for its K9 unit on the front lines. The department received a donation of bulletproof and stab-proof vests for dogs in the unit.
Video showing Haines City officer punching armed suspect during arrest leads to investigation
The Haines City Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after videos started circulating on social media of him throwing a suspect down and punching him.
The Haines City Police Department is investigating the actions of one of its officers after videos started circulating on social media of him throwing a suspect down and punching him.
Pickup truck slams through Polk County Dollar Tree
First responders were called after a pickup truck crashed into a Dollar Tree in Haines City on Friday.
First responders were called after a pickup truck crashed into a Dollar Tree in Haines City on Friday.
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.
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.