Blue-green algae bloom found on Lake Henry in Winter Haven, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven organization prepares to send help after Hurricane Fiona slams Puerto Rico
Christian Disaster Response based in Winter Haven is preparing to provide help in Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The group is now recruiting volunteers to help in Puerto Rico.
Winter Haven truck driving school works to recruit more women as driver shortage continues
FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven is making a special effort to recruit and train women because of a severe truck driver shortage.
Woman feeding cats attacked at Winter Haven Park, police say
Winter Haven police are searching for a man accused of attacking a woman as she fed feral cats at an area park.
Winter Haven police warn of chocolate bars laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms
Winter Haven police are warning parents of hallucinogenic mushrooms that come in the form of a chocolate bar. The police chief said 10 of the bars were found during a bust at a suspected meth den.
Relative arrested in shooting death of Winter Haven man at Fourth of July party
More than a month after a Winter Haven father of two was shot and killed at a pop-up Fourth of July block party, police said the man who pulled the trigger is the victim's uncle. But not all family members are convinced that investigators have the right suspect.
Polk County looks overseas as it struggles to fill open teacher positions
From the moment students stepped into Shenese Bonner’s class at Denison Middle School, they knew something was up.
'Wake for Warriors' combat veterans gear up for wake surf competition
Members of “Wake for Warriors” will be competing this weekend at the Nautique Wake Surf Nationals on Lake Silver in Winter Haven.
Man calls 911, confesses to killing Polk County family member, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic-related homicide in southeast Winter Haven.
Unsolved: Winter Haven police canvas neighborhood where shooting at Fourth of July party killed father of 2
A father of two was fatally shot while attending a large impromptu block party in Winter Haven. The killer is still out there and police are hoping the right person steps forward to help them identify a suspect.
Eight-year-old daughter of Polk County EMT saves woman having seizure in Winter Haven
Paisley Varner, 8, saved her father's girlfriend who was having a seizure. The third-grader pushed the emergency button on her phone to call for help.
Search continues for suspect accused of killing Winter Haven father at Independence Day celebration
Family and friends of a Winter Haven man shot and killed on the Fourth of July are begging for answers.
Winter Haven neighbor rescues man from burning home; elderly woman found dead inside
Inside a Winter Haven neighborhood, a neighbor spotted flames coming from a mobile home and tried to save its two occupants. Only one person made it out alive, officials said.
Investigators search for woman who may have information on deadly Winter Haven shooting
Investigators said they are trying to identify a woman who may have information related to a deadly shooting in Winter Haven on the Fourth of July.
'Get on the Water' program helps young girls build water-skiing skills, self-confidence
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
1 dead, 2 injured in July 4th shooting in Winter Haven, police say
Police are investigating a shooting on July 4th that left one person dead and two others injured in Winter Haven.
Deputies: Suspect shot after pulling hand gun on two detectives in Polk County
A suspect who pulled a handgun on two detectives was shot and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are now investigating the deputy-involved shooting that happened in the Wahneta area of unincorporated Winter Haven.
Winter Haven pregnancy center vandalized after supreme court overturned abortion rights
Almost two dozen volunteers from Winter Haven Worship Center arrived with paint and brushes in hand at the LifeChoice Pregnancy Center Monday morning to undo damage done over the weekend.
Winter Haven police arrest 3, confiscate enough fentanyl to potentially kill 1,600 people
A potentially lethal amount of fentanyl has been taken off the street after police received tips about drug sales taking place at a Winter Haven home.
Winter Haven man disappears following family dispute
Police in Winter Haven continue to search for Jose Orlando Morales Soto, 36, who was last seen on May 20 at his home on Cambridge Drive.