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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Davenport woman opened bank account using 75-year-old woman's identity, police say
Winter Haven police said the 56-year-old suspect opened a Chase Bank account using a 75-year-old woman's identity to transfer funds from the woman's personal account to the fraudulent account. They said she tried to withdraw $22,500.
Winter Haven police said the 56-year-old suspect opened a Chase Bank account using a 75-year-old woman's identity to transfer funds from the woman's personal account to the fraudulent account. They said she tried to withdraw $22,500.
Winter Haven police canvass neighborhood in effort to crack Darnell Powell cold-case murder
Police again walked the Winter Haven neighborhood where a young man was shot to death in his sleep back in 2018.
Police again walked the Winter Haven neighborhood where a young man was shot to death in his sleep back in 2018.
Neighborhood canvass set for Monday to find answers to unsolved 2018 murder of Winter Haven man
Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.
Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.
Polk deputies nab killer, released early from prison, wanted for new murder in New Jersey
Prosecutors in New Jersey say James Lewis fatally shot a man back on September 18 during a carjacking. They say he tied up the victim’s girlfriend and stole the vehicle with her in it, before crashing a short time later.
Prosecutors in New Jersey say James Lewis fatally shot a man back on September 18 during a carjacking. They say he tied up the victim’s girlfriend and stole the vehicle with her in it, before crashing a short time later.
3 years after Winter Haven man shot while sleeping, reward increased to $9,500
A Winter Haven mother is hoping additional reward money will hopefully find her son’s killer.
A Winter Haven mother is hoping additional reward money will hopefully find her son’s killer.
The history of Cypress Gardens, Florida's first theme park
The Sunshine State’s major tourism industry began with a 'Good Housekeeping' article back in the 1930s. Today, Cypress Gardens lives on as part of LEGOLAND Florida.
The Sunshine State’s major tourism industry began with a 'Good Housekeeping' article back in the 1930s. Today, Cypress Gardens lives on as part of LEGOLAND Florida.
Peppa Pig theme park in Winter Haven sets opening date for Feb. 24
There is an opening date now for the Winter Haven theme park dedicated to the popular character, Peppa Pig: Feb. 24, 2022.
There is an opening date now for the Winter Haven theme park dedicated to the popular character, Peppa Pig: Feb. 24, 2022.