State-of-the-art firefighter training center in Polk County features largest burn tower in the nation
Polk County Fire Rescue members can now train at their first-ever dedicated campus designed to simulate real-world emergencies. The state-of-the-art facility opened Tuesday in Winter Haven to support one of the busiest emergency organizations in Florida.
Polk County Fire Rescue members can now train at their first-ever dedicated campus designed to simulate real-world emergencies. The state-of-the-art facility opened Tuesday in Winter Haven to support one of the busiest emergency organizations in Florida.
Winter Haven native crowned Miss Florida 2026 in Lakeland
A Winter Haven native is Florida's newest titleholder after Alexandra de Roos was crowned Miss Florida 2026 Saturday night at the RP Funding Center's Youkey Theatre in Lakeland.
A Winter Haven native is Florida's newest titleholder after Alexandra de Roos was crowned Miss Florida 2026 Saturday night at the RP Funding Center's Youkey Theatre in Lakeland.
DeSantis signs public safety bills to protect law enforcement officers, crack down on repeat violent offenders
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
Winter Haven man cuts off ankle monitor, steals golf cart before leading police on chase in the woods: WHPD
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after police say he hacked off his electronic monitor, skipped curfew, and stole a golf cart before running from officers into a wooded area on Sunday night.
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after police say he hacked off his electronic monitor, skipped curfew, and stole a golf cart before running from officers into a wooded area on Sunday night.
Mother arrested after child accidentally shoots himself at Winter Haven home: PCSO
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who is recovering after accidentally shooting himself has been arrested on charges of child neglect.
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who is recovering after accidentally shooting himself has been arrested on charges of child neglect.
Pit bull to be euthanized after attacking Winter Haven foster mom
A Winter Haven woman is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home.
A Winter Haven woman is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home.
Lakeland man accused of beating driver with hammer during road rage: 'Violent and brutal'
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
Instagram romance turns to death threats, man accused of sexually harassing Florida woman: 'I’ll shoot you'
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.
Polk County driver arrested, caught with 13 live iguanas tied up in truck: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
Baby left in vehicle in Winter Haven dies: Police
An infant has died after police said it was left in a vehicle earlier this week in Winter Haven.
An infant has died after police said it was left in a vehicle earlier this week in Winter Haven.
Florida blueberry harvest delayed after February deep freeze: 'You just recover and continue on'
Florida blueberry farmers are just beginning their harvest season which was delayed because of the deep freeze in February.
Florida blueberry farmers are just beginning their harvest season which was delayed because of the deep freeze in February.
Winter Haven mom watched Lyft driver leave with baby in car: Police
A Winter Haven mother had been reunited with her baby after police said a Lyft driver drove away with the infant inside.
A Winter Haven mother had been reunited with her baby after police said a Lyft driver drove away with the infant inside.
Winter Haven brothers battle rare genetic mutation linked to leukemia
A Winter Haven family is navigating an emotional and life-changing medical journey, as two young brothers fight the same rare condition that can lead to leukemia.
A Winter Haven family is navigating an emotional and life-changing medical journey, as two young brothers fight the same rare condition that can lead to leukemia.
Final procession for Major Cody Khork travels from Winter Haven to Florida National Cemetery
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Cody Khork was laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery Monday afternoon.
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Cody Khork was laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery Monday afternoon.
Florida man ‘looking for his lady’ punches teen in face after attempted car burglary: WHPD
A homeless man accused of pulling on car door handles in the parking lot of a Winter Haven Zaxby’s was arrested after police say he punched a 17-year-old boy whose father struck him and held him until law enforcement arrived.
A homeless man accused of pulling on car door handles in the parking lot of a Winter Haven Zaxby’s was arrested after police say he punched a 17-year-old boy whose father struck him and held him until law enforcement arrived.
Florida man charged with DUI and 2 hit-and-run's after hiding damaged car at elementary school: Grady Judd
A Lake Wales man is behind bars after Polk County deputies say he was involved in two hit-and-run crashes while driving under the influence, eventually hiding his damaged car in an elementary school parking lot.
A Lake Wales man is behind bars after Polk County deputies say he was involved in two hit-and-run crashes while driving under the influence, eventually hiding his damaged car in an elementary school parking lot.
Family of Army captain killed in Kuwait honors legacy with ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College
A Winter Haven family is turning unimaginable loss into a legacy of service.
A Winter Haven family is turning unimaginable loss into a legacy of service.
Woman coming home from church claims she hit a bump before deadly Winter Haven motorcycle crash: PCSO
A deadly motorcycle crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly motorcycle crash is under investigation in Polk County.
Winter Haven Army Reserve soldier remembered across Polk County after deadly Iranian strike on Kuwait
Polk County is in mourning after the Pentagon announced that Winter Haven resident and Army Captain Cody Khork, 35, was among those killed in an Iranian strike on Kuwait.
Polk County is in mourning after the Pentagon announced that Winter Haven resident and Army Captain Cody Khork, 35, was among those killed in an Iranian strike on Kuwait.
Iran War: Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven killed during Kuwait drone strike
The Pentagon has identified four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, and one of them is from Winter Haven.
The Pentagon has identified four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, and one of them is from Winter Haven.