Winter Haven police search for two shoplifting suspects
Police are asking for the public's help to identify two shoplifting suspects seen on camera stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of merchandise from a Winter Garden department store.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify two shoplifting suspects seen on camera stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of merchandise from a Winter Garden department store.
Bay Area leaders begin discussions about mask mandate exit strategy
Health experts attribute the steady decline in Florida's new COVID-19 case numbers to measures like social distancing and mask-wearing. While mask mandates remain in effect in several Bay Area communities, some local leaders are beginning to consider when is the appropriate time to loosen them.
Health experts attribute the steady decline in Florida's new COVID-19 case numbers to measures like social distancing and mask-wearing. While mask mandates remain in effect in several Bay Area communities, some local leaders are beginning to consider when is the appropriate time to loosen them.
Car slams into Winter Haven gas station shop, killing customer inside
A gas station customer in Winter Haven died after a car slammed into the store where he was shopping Sunday morning.
A gas station customer in Winter Haven died after a car slammed into the store where he was shopping Sunday morning.
‘Lucky’ cat gets adopted after being rescued from 2 concrete pillars in Winter Haven
A cat with nine lives was rescued from two concrete pillars and then got adopted.
A cat with nine lives was rescued from two concrete pillars and then got adopted.
Hardee County correctional officers charged with burglary, battery
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Polk deputies arrest 1, searching for 1 following Winter Haven armed robbery and carjacking
Polk County deputies arrested Jhamari Jones, 19, after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint and stole their car along with another suspect.
Polk County deputies arrested Jhamari Jones, 19, after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint and stole their car along with another suspect.
Former PTO president of Polk elementary school used school credit card for personal purchases, police say
A Winter Haven man was arrested for spending over $3,000 while using a school's credit card intended for the Parent Teacher Organization, police said.
A Winter Haven man was arrested for spending over $3,000 while using a school's credit card intended for the Parent Teacher Organization, police said.
Borden Dairy in Winter Haven evacuated after chemical spill
A chemical spill occurred at Borden Dairy on Wednesday morning, and employees have since been allowed to return inside.
A chemical spill occurred at Borden Dairy on Wednesday morning, and employees have since been allowed to return inside.
Winter Haven police investigating shooting that injured 1
One person ended up hospitalized following a shooting in Winter Haven, police said.
One person ended up hospitalized following a shooting in Winter Haven, police said.
Advisory warns of diesel contamination in Lake Martha
Polk County health officials have issued an advisory about apparent fuel contamination in Winter Haven's Lake Martha.
Polk County health officials have issued an advisory about apparent fuel contamination in Winter Haven's Lake Martha.
Winter Haven leaders unanimously approve mask ordinance; rules begin 5 p.m. Tuesday
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
City commissioners in Winter Haven voted unanimously Monday to approve an ordinance requiring face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
LEGOLAND restructures business operations, lays off staff
On Wednesday, LEGOLAND announced that it laid off an unnamed amount of staff members as it restructured its business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Wednesday, LEGOLAND announced that it laid off an unnamed amount of staff members as it restructured its business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Winter Haven police find missing man with dementia
Winter Haven police were searching for a missing man, but say he has since been found safe.
Winter Haven police were searching for a missing man, but say he has since been found safe.
Police: Man waves at Walmart employee as he walks out with cart full of stolen electronics
Winter Haven police are looking for the man who was recorded by Walmart surveillance cameras waving to an employee as he walked out with more than $2,000 of electronics.
Winter Haven police are looking for the man who was recorded by Walmart surveillance cameras waving to an employee as he walked out with more than $2,000 of electronics.
State approves Legoland Florida's plans to reopen on June 1
The announcement came Friday morning, a couple of days after Winter Haven and Polk County officials approved of the theme park's plans for a safe reopening.
The announcement came Friday morning, a couple of days after Winter Haven and Polk County officials approved of the theme park's plans for a safe reopening.
Winter Haven couple in the zone ahead of appearance on Fox's 'Ultimate Tag'
A couple from Winter Haven is set to appear on Fox’s new show "Ultimate Tag," hosted by NFL superstar JJ Watt and his brothers. The show gives the age-old game of tag a parkour twist.
A couple from Winter Haven is set to appear on Fox’s new show "Ultimate Tag," hosted by NFL superstar JJ Watt and his brothers. The show gives the age-old game of tag a parkour twist.
Winter Haven man shot walking through intersection; shooter on the run
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who shot and killed a man as he walked through the intersection of 40th Street NW and Atkins Drive just after midnight Sunday, May 17.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who shot and killed a man as he walked through the intersection of 40th Street NW and Atkins Drive just after midnight Sunday, May 17.
14 residents, mother dog and puppies escape fire likely caused by power strip, officials say
Christopher Kilmczak was taking a nap after a long day at work when he was abruptly awakened by Samantha Ussery Wednesday night.
Christopher Kilmczak was taking a nap after a long day at work when he was abruptly awakened by Samantha Ussery Wednesday night.
Police searching for witnesses in murder of Winter Haven man
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed nearly a week ago, and detectives in Winter Haven say they are trying to find who is responsible.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed nearly a week ago, and detectives in Winter Haven say they are trying to find who is responsible.
Winter Haven shop giving sanitizer to healthcare workers, shelters
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.