Three 'gang bangers' indicted for murder following Winter Haven shootout in January, sheriff says
Three suspects were indicted on murder charges months after a "running gun battle" that killed a 20-year-old in Winter Haven, officials said.
Polk man accused of punching 73-year-old man in Publix parking lot turns himself in
Winter Haven police said the man suspected of attacking a 73-year-old veteran outside a Publix store has turned himself in.
Winter Haven police search for suspect in 'brutal beating' of 73-year-old outside Publix
Police in Winter Haven say they identified the man accused of attacking a 73-year-old outside a Publix, but they need help tracking him down.
Pedestrian hospitalized after crash involving Winter Haven officer
Polk County deputies are investigating a crash involving a Winter Haven police officer and a pedestrian.
Florida AG issues warning after overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced drugs
Florida’s Attorney General is issuing a warning after five West Point cadets overdosed on fentanyl last week while on spring break in the Fort Lauderdale area.
World's first Peppa Pig theme park opens in Winter Haven, Florida
Florida's newest theme park opens Thursday, and it's the only one in the world devoted to the Peppa Pig.
Out-of-state scammers caught trying to do illegal asphalt work in Polk County, deputies say
One man was arrested and two others are wanted in Winter Haven after they tried to perform illegal asphalt work on a convenience store parking lot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. A detective who specializes in spotting scams caught onto the suspects' scheme, according to the sheriff's office.
Peppa Pig is finally here: Florida's next big park set to open in Winter Haven
The long-awaited Peppa Pig Theme Park is about to open. FOX 13 has gotten some sneak peeks as the park came together, and now we're seeing the final result.
Winter Haven suspect throws Barbie doll at Walmart employee after attempting to shoplift, police say
Winter Haven police are trying to search for a woman who tried to exit a Walmart store with a cart full of unpaid items but was stopped by several employees. At one point, she throws a Barbie doll box at one of the workers.
1 dead, 4 critically injured following 'running gun battle' in Winter Haven, deputies say
One person is dead and four others are injured in what the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is calling a "running gun battle" in Winter Haven last night.
Bouquets made in Winter Haven last years longer than traditional flowers
A florist in Winter Haven is making stunning bouquets that will last so much longer than ones you pick up at the store, you might not believe they're real.
Small plane crashes in Winter Haven orange grove; 2 hospitalized
Winter Haven police and fire rescue crews are on the scene where a small plane went down Wednesday afternoon.
Receipt dropped at crime scene leads to surveillance images of burglary suspects
Back in November, someone broke in and stayed the night at a home in Winter Haven, but a piece of evidence left at the scene helped detectives find surveillance images of their suspects.
Omicron wreaking havoc on businesses big and small already struggling with higher costs, labor shortage
The new omicron variant is putting more pressure on businesses that are already having a hard time because of the ongoing pandemic and size doesn’t matter.
Police searching for Winter Haven hotel robbery suspect
Winter Haven police are searching for a man accused of robbing an Econolodge early Friday morning.
Gas leak forces residents from Winter Haven nursing home
Traffic along Cypress Gardens Boulevard was blocked and a nursing home had to be evacuated after a gas leak in Winter Haven Monday morning.
Faced with shortage, trucking companies offer scholarships for new drivers
It's part of the supply chain problem: A shortage of truck drivers. Now, a Bay Area company is doing its part to turn that around.
Peppa Pig Theme Park trains employees, creates sensitivity guide for families with autism
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
Winter Haven dancers eager to star in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
While most of us will be gobbling down anything within reach this Thanksgiving, some local teens will be working off the calories in front of millions of people.
Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.