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 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.

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.