State approves Legoland Florida's plans to reopen on June 1
The announcement came Friday morning, a couple of days after Winter Haven and Polk County officials approved of the theme park's plans for a safe reopening.
Winter Haven couple in the zone ahead of appearance on Fox's 'Ultimate Tag'
A couple from Winter Haven is set to appear on Fox’s new show "Ultimate Tag," hosted by NFL superstar JJ Watt and his brothers. The show gives the age-old game of tag a parkour twist.
Winter Haven man shot walking through intersection; shooter on the run
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who shot and killed a man as he walked through the intersection of 40th Street NW and Atkins Drive just after midnight Sunday, May 17.
14 residents, mother dog and puppies escape fire likely caused by power strip, officials say
Christopher Kilmczak was taking a nap after a long day at work when he was abruptly awakened by Samantha Ussery Wednesday night.
Police searching for witnesses in murder of Winter Haven man
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed nearly a week ago, and detectives in Winter Haven say they are trying to find who is responsible.
Winter Haven shop giving sanitizer to healthcare workers, shelters
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
State correctional officer arrested, charged with BUI
A state correctional officer faces boating under the influence charges following a boating safety stop at the canal between Lakes Shipp and Lulu in Winter Haven on Saturday.
Stars of stage and screen give Winter Haven girl 'Hamilton' surprise of a lifetime
Nine-year-old Aubrey Bauman is a theater fanatic so when she found out her birthday present, a performance of "Hamilton" in Jacksonville, was postponed, she was devastated. But John Krasinski, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Emily Blunt turned it all around with one Youtube video.
School meals delivered to kids who cannot travel in Polk County
The Polk County School District has been giving away free lunches at schools and at other sites since the COVID-19 pandemic began making its mark.
Undercover detectives arrest 4, seize more than $10,000 of drugs at Winter Haven home
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Winter Haven police searching for man who offered middle school student $20 to get in his van
Winter Haven police are searching for a man who offered a 12-year-old girl $20 to get in his van Thursday morning as she walked to school.
Frostproof crash that killed motorcyclist under investigation
Mason Chapman, 24, was killed March 4 after his motorcycle crashed into a car on Scenic Highway north of CR 630 in Frostproof, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Police: Winter Haven armed burglary suspect arrested after trying to escape officers several times
Winter Haven police arrested Rahsann Eaton, 33, after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home, battered her and attempted to flee from officers multiple times.
FWC considers new hunting regulation to prevent spread of 'zombie deer disease'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make changes to deer-hunting regulations in an effort to protect wildlife from the contagious and deadly chronic wasting disease.
Travel agent accused of scamming clients, employer out of $1.6M
A Polk County travel agent was arrested for fraud after a year-long investigation into more than a million in missing money, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven police search for man who exposed himself to girl at bus stop
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl while she waited for her bus.
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired at officer
Jamari Osheay Hampton, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning after a Winter Haven police officer said shots were fired in his direction.
Police: Man falls asleep in drug store, grabs cigarettes on his way out
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Police: Suspect in hover shoes glides through Walmart
A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
Road rage incident turns deadly in Winter Haven
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.