Police search for subjects involved in deadly Winter Haven stabbing at Publix
A man was stabbed to death during a fight that broke out at a Publix in Winter Haven on Thursday, police said.
Man wanted for murdering homeless man in Polk County: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who authorities said killed another man in a homeless camp in Winter Haven.
Sunday morning liquor sales approved by Winter Haven commissioners
Winter Haven city commissioners voted unanimously to amend the city ordinance preventing morning liquor sales on Sundays.
1 dead after crash in Winter Haven, possible alcohol impairment suspected: PCSO
A man was killed in a car crash in Winter Haven early Friday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Winter Haven shooting victim asked suspect to ‘drink and chill’ before gunfire erupted: Police
A Winter Haven man has been arrested after police say he shot a man six times outside his apartment.
Winter Haven High School student accused of robbing smoke shop at gunpoint: WHPD
A Winter Haven High School student has been arrested after police say he stole vape cartridges and pens from a smoke shop on two separate occasions.
2 people killed in crash involving semi-truck in Winter Haven: Sheriff's office
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Winter Haven man wrapped in plastic seriously injures 2, kills dog in violent stabbing attack, police say
Two men are in the hospital and a dog is dead after police say a Winter Haven man went on a violent attack after arguing with a family member early Thursday morning.
Kids learn from college basketball coaches and athletes at Brandon Giles Skills Camp
The Brandon Giles Skills Camp at Polk State College is a chance for kids to sharpen their basketball skills.
7-year-old Winter Haven girl killed in roll-over crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in Winter Haven Wednesday morning.
Police: Burglary suspect steals Winter Haven patrol car with K-9, crashes into vehicles
Winter Haven police say a homeless man burglarized an Amscot before stealing a police car – with a K-9 inside – and crashing into several vehicles.
NTSB: Winter Haven mid-air plane collision occurred as student pilot was landing, per preliminary report
A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a Winter Haven airport when it collided with another small plane in early March, sending both crashing into a lake and killing four people, according to the NTSB's preliminary report released this week.
Suspect steals wheelchair from para athlete training in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person or persons who stole a wheelchair from a para athlete while he was training on a lake.
Bodies of missing boaters recovered at Winter Haven lake
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
DeSantis visits Winter Haven, says Florida COVID policies benefitted state's economy
The governor made comments against public health regulations on the three-year anniversary of the first confirmed cases of COVID in Florida.
Second plane in deadly Winter Haven collision removed from Lake Hartridge
Both planes involved in a midair collision Tuesday have been retrieved from Lake Hartidge in Winter Haven, one of which was submerged 21 feet underwater.
Polk County school bus attendant accused of striking child with belt 9 times
A school bus attendant is facing felony child abuse charges after investigators say she hit a child with a belt several times.
Winter Haven plane crash victims identified as loved ones pay tribute
Tributes are pouring in for the four people killed Tuesday afternoon when two planes collided midair over a Winter Haven Lake.
Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake
A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders.
Winter Haven man accused of having sex with 17-year-old, police say
A 28-year-old man was arrested after meeting a teen at her fast-food job and began having sex with her during her breaks, according to Winter Haven police.