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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Winter Haven woman accused of stabbing boyfriend slides out of handcuffs, grabs for officer’s gun: WHPD

A Winter Haven woman accused of opening fire outside an apartment after stabbing her boyfriend tried to steal an officer’s gun after police say she slid out of handcuffs, escaped from a patrol car and tried to run away, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.  

Winter Haven crash on State Road 540 claims life of 79-year-old woman: PCSO

A 79-year-old woman was killed Friday afternoon in a crash at an intersection in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Winter Haven man accused of stabbing after dispute at home: Police

A 55-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man following an altercation at a Winter Haven home Thursday morning.