3-year-old killed after being hit by truck in Winter Haven: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal crash from Friday night that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal crash from Friday night that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl.
Driver dead after car wedges under semi-truck in Winter Haven crash
One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Missing Winter Haven triplets found safe: Police
Winter Haven police said the three 12-year-old triplet boys have been found after they previously went missing Thursday afternoon from their Hibiscus Street home.
Winter Haven police said the three 12-year-old triplet boys have been found after they previously went missing Thursday afternoon from their Hibiscus Street home.
Person hit, killed by CSX train in Winter Haven
A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a CSX train in Winter Haven, according to the railroad company.
A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a CSX train in Winter Haven, according to the railroad company.
Firefighters battle car repair shop fire in Winter Haven
A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.
A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.
2 dead after fatal fire in Winter Haven home: WHPD
The Winter Haven Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire that killed 2 people on Sunday morning.
The Winter Haven Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire that killed 2 people on Sunday morning.
Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday night
If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night.
If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night.
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.