Search continues for suspect accused of killing Winter Haven father at Independence Day celebration
Family and friends of a Winter Haven man shot and killed on the Fourth of July are begging for answers.
Family and friends of a Winter Haven man shot and killed on the Fourth of July are begging for answers.
Winter Haven neighbor rescues man from burning home; elderly woman found dead inside
Inside a Winter Haven neighborhood, a neighbor spotted flames coming from a mobile home and tried to save its two occupants. Only one person made it out alive, officials said.
Inside a Winter Haven neighborhood, a neighbor spotted flames coming from a mobile home and tried to save its two occupants. Only one person made it out alive, officials said.
Investigators search for woman who may have information on deadly Winter Haven shooting
Investigators said they are trying to identify a woman who may have information related to a deadly shooting in Winter Haven on the Fourth of July.
Investigators said they are trying to identify a woman who may have information related to a deadly shooting in Winter Haven on the Fourth of July.
'Get on the Water' program helps young girls build water-skiing skills, self-confidence
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
Summer is about having fun, and for 10 young girls, it's a time to learn a new sport on the water. USA Water Ski is helping them do just that with its “Get on the Water” program.
1 dead, 2 injured in July 4th shooting in Winter Haven, police say
Police are investigating a shooting on July 4th that left one person dead and two others injured in Winter Haven.
Police are investigating a shooting on July 4th that left one person dead and two others injured in Winter Haven.
Deputies: Suspect shot after pulling hand gun on two detectives in Polk County
A suspect who pulled a handgun on two detectives was shot and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are now investigating the deputy-involved shooting that happened in the Wahneta area of unincorporated Winter Haven.
A suspect who pulled a handgun on two detectives was shot and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are now investigating the deputy-involved shooting that happened in the Wahneta area of unincorporated Winter Haven.
Winter Haven pregnancy center vandalized after supreme court overturned abortion rights
Almost two dozen volunteers from Winter Haven Worship Center arrived with paint and brushes in hand at the LifeChoice Pregnancy Center Monday morning to undo damage done over the weekend.
Almost two dozen volunteers from Winter Haven Worship Center arrived with paint and brushes in hand at the LifeChoice Pregnancy Center Monday morning to undo damage done over the weekend.
Winter Haven police arrest 3, confiscate enough fentanyl to potentially kill 1,600 people
A potentially lethal amount of fentanyl has been taken off the street after police received tips about drug sales taking place at a Winter Haven home.
A potentially lethal amount of fentanyl has been taken off the street after police received tips about drug sales taking place at a Winter Haven home.
Winter Haven man disappears following family dispute
Police in Winter Haven continue to search for Jose Orlando Morales Soto, 36, who was last seen on May 20 at his home on Cambridge Drive.
Police in Winter Haven continue to search for Jose Orlando Morales Soto, 36, who was last seen on May 20 at his home on Cambridge Drive.
Winter Haven police officer accused of fraudulently reporting hours he didn't work
WHPD said 28-year-old Antonio Arias was arrested on grand theft and property obtained by communications fraud (valued at more than $10,000) charges. The officer has been on paid administrative leave since March 22 once the department started its criminal investigation after receiving information about special detail pay Arias received while off-duty.
WHPD said 28-year-old Antonio Arias was arrested on grand theft and property obtained by communications fraud (valued at more than $10,000) charges. The officer has been on paid administrative leave since March 22 once the department started its criminal investigation after receiving information about special detail pay Arias received while off-duty.
Winter Haven man arrested for fatally shooting victim at apartment, police say
A Winter Haven man was arrested for murder after claiming self-defense, but witnesses said he chased after the shooting victim, according to police.
A Winter Haven man was arrested for murder after claiming self-defense, but witnesses said he chased after the shooting victim, according to police.
Sheriff: 'Violent... dangerous... bad man' arrested for murder in Polk campground
Polk County deputies arrested a man described as "violent" and "dangerous," who they say killed another man who was "pleasuring himself" while in a public area.
Polk County deputies arrested a man described as "violent" and "dangerous," who they say killed another man who was "pleasuring himself" while in a public area.
Family who lost twins in childbirth help March for Dimes cause
A Winter Haven family is channeling their sadness into helping others. Brittany and Joshua Chaney lost their twin girls during childbirth and are sharing their story and raising money for the March for Dimes, to help make a difference in the fight to save the lives of premature babies.
A Winter Haven family is channeling their sadness into helping others. Brittany and Joshua Chaney lost their twin girls during childbirth and are sharing their story and raising money for the March for Dimes, to help make a difference in the fight to save the lives of premature babies.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.