‘He is proud of me’: MIT’s first Black student president is granddaughter of Winter Haven’s first Black mayor
Just getting into a top-flight school like MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a great accomplishment, but Danielle Geathers, granddaughter of Lemuel Geathers, took that a step further by becoming the first Black woman president of the student body
Just getting into a top-flight school like MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a great accomplishment, but Danielle Geathers, granddaughter of Lemuel Geathers, took that a step further by becoming the first Black woman president of the student body
Missing Winter Haven teen may be heading to Jacksonville to meet 29-year-old
A 15-year-old reported missing Wednesday could be making her way to Jacksonville to be with a 29-year-old man, according to Winter Haven police.
A 15-year-old reported missing Wednesday could be making her way to Jacksonville to be with a 29-year-old man, according to Winter Haven police.
Florida pastors use influence to promote vaccination
Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.
Preachers, especially ones with large African American congregations, are talking about more than just salvation these days.
‘A legend in his own right’: Winter Haven mourns loss of its first Black mayor, Lemuel Geathers
Lemuel Geathers shattered the race barrier in 1981 when he was elected as Winter Haven’s first Black mayor.
Lemuel Geathers shattered the race barrier in 1981 when he was elected as Winter Haven’s first Black mayor.
Winter Haven student arrested after bringing loaded, stolen gun to school, police say
Winter Haven police arrested DeShawn Lee Williams, 18, on Friday after they say he brought a loaded handgun to school in his backpack.
Winter Haven police arrested DeShawn Lee Williams, 18, on Friday after they say he brought a loaded handgun to school in his backpack.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda, dressed as a pirate, walks wire across Legoland
He has done it again. Daredevil Nik Wallenda has walked the wire to the amazement of the crowd below, this time at Legoland Florida, dressed as a pirate.
He has done it again. Daredevil Nik Wallenda has walked the wire to the amazement of the crowd below, this time at Legoland Florida, dressed as a pirate.
Polk deputies arrest middle school PE teacher for DUI after crash in Winter Haven
According to deputies, the middle school teacher's eyes were red and watery after the crash as she said, "I am in so much trouble" and "I messed up bad." The sheriff's office said she's been charged with DUI twice before.
According to deputies, the middle school teacher's eyes were red and watery after the crash as she said, "I am in so much trouble" and "I messed up bad." The sheriff's office said she's been charged with DUI twice before.
Winter Haven police search for hit-and-run driver who left victim seriously injured
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Winter Haven police released surveillance video showing a crash where the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian. They are now searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
14-year-old found shot after police receive calls about loud music and crowds
Winter Haven police say they heard gunshots when responding to 911 calls about music and crowds in the area of MLK Blvd and 3rd St NE.
Winter Haven police say they heard gunshots when responding to 911 calls about music and crowds in the area of MLK Blvd and 3rd St NE.
Winter Haven man proud of World Championship of Darts run
One of the best dart throwers in the world just happens to live in Winter Haven, Florida. His name is Danny Baggish, and darts came very naturally to him from a very young age.
One of the best dart throwers in the world just happens to live in Winter Haven, Florida. His name is Danny Baggish, and darts came very naturally to him from a very young age.
Police: Winter Haven student on bicycle seriously injured after she was struck by vehicle
A student was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Winter Haven.
A student was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven man pretended to be officer, sexually battered victim he met through dating website, deputies say
Polk County deputies arrested a man for armed sexual battery after he met the victim at a hotel and pretended to be a law enforcement officer, they said.
Polk County deputies arrested a man for armed sexual battery after he met the victim at a hotel and pretended to be a law enforcement officer, they said.
Winter Haven Macy's closes after 40 years in business
Macy‘s has just closed its store in Winter Haven after doing business there for more than four decades. Flyers posted on the front door announcing the closure now greet shoppers.
Macy‘s has just closed its store in Winter Haven after doing business there for more than four decades. Flyers posted on the front door announcing the closure now greet shoppers.
Legoland Florida plans major expansion --with new rides -- in 2021
Legoland Florida says it's ready to expand.
Legoland Florida says it's ready to expand.
Winter Haven catering company stocks refrigerator with free food for the homeless
The owner of Catering Oasis is feeding people for free.
The owner of Catering Oasis is feeding people for free.
FHP: Winter Haven man, child dead, 2 injured in nearly head-on collision
A 70-year-old man and an eight-year-old child from Winter Haven died early Sunday morning following a vehicle crash in Winter Haven, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 70-year-old man and an eight-year-old child from Winter Haven died early Sunday morning following a vehicle crash in Winter Haven, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Police identify person of interest in Winter Haven double murder, ask for public's help to find him
Detectives are searching for 38-year-old Beloni Petitfrere in connection to the case, where officers found two bodies at the Rose Hotel while performing a welfare check.
Detectives are searching for 38-year-old Beloni Petitfrere in connection to the case, where officers found two bodies at the Rose Hotel while performing a welfare check.
Person wearing a hoodie seen going into Winter Haven hotel before double murder, police say
Police in Winter Haven say they are looking for a suspect after two bodies were found at the Rose Hotel.
Police in Winter Haven say they are looking for a suspect after two bodies were found at the Rose Hotel.
Winter Haven pastor who helped save woman from deadly fire: 'We were there for a reason'
Pastors usually try to save souls. On Thursday, one from Winter Haven helped save a woman’s life. “Once I got in and I realized what was happening, I said, ‘Lord, you got us in, you gotta get us out,’” he recalled.
Pastors usually try to save souls. On Thursday, one from Winter Haven helped save a woman’s life. “Once I got in and I realized what was happening, I said, ‘Lord, you got us in, you gotta get us out,’” he recalled.