Teen hospitalized after trespasser opens fire outside Winter Haven home: Police
A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police.
A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police.
3 hospitalized after car crashes into abandoned Winter Haven building: Police
Three people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into an abandoned building in Winter Haven early Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Three people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into an abandoned building in Winter Haven early Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Winter Haven woman uses AI to solve mystery inside 1884 Shakespeare book
A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
Winter Haven woman mistakes bat for mouse as Polk County records 6th rabies case
A Winter Haven woman was advised to seek medical treatment after a bat she mistook for a mouse tested positive for rabies, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Winter Haven woman was advised to seek medical treatment after a bat she mistook for a mouse tested positive for rabies, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County child death: Grandmother arrested in March car incident
A Polk County grandmother was arrested months after her 1-year-old granddaughter died in the backseat of her car.
A Polk County grandmother was arrested months after her 1-year-old granddaughter died in the backseat of her car.
Winter Haven woman 'looking for cigarettes' accused of trying to open neighbor's car doors: WHPD
A Winter Haven woman told police she was looking for cigarettes when they asked why she was pulling on the door handles of two vehicles belonging to her neighbor.
A Winter Haven woman told police she was looking for cigarettes when they asked why she was pulling on the door handles of two vehicles belonging to her neighbor.
Wanted Florida man caught hiding under mattress yells for mom who tried to punch officer: WHPD
Police arrested a Winter Haven man and his mother Saturday after he tried hiding under a mattress and she tried to punch an officer serving an arrest warrant.
Police arrested a Winter Haven man and his mother Saturday after he tried hiding under a mattress and she tried to punch an officer serving an arrest warrant.
Winter Haven food truck owners accused of using lost debit card for $1.4K in purchases: Police
A pair of Winter Haven food truck owners were arrested after police say they used a woman's debit card after she accidentally dropped it at a gas station, making more than $1,400 in purchases during a shopping spree.
A pair of Winter Haven food truck owners were arrested after police say they used a woman's debit card after she accidentally dropped it at a gas station, making more than $1,400 in purchases during a shopping spree.
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.