Road rage incident turns deadly in Winter Haven
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly road rage incident
A road rage incident turned deadly Saturday night when a motorist shot and killed another motorist in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Police searching for bikini-bottom bandit in Winter Haven
Winter Haven police are hoping you can help them identify a man who was caught on camera stealing a bikini bottom and a pair of binoculars from a West Marine store on December 30.
Neighbors save woman from burning Polk County home
When a Polk County home caught fire last week, neighbors put their own lives at risk to save a woman from the burning house.
Polk County K9 retires
After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.
Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Winter Haven police search for missing mother and baby
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a mother and baby who haven't been seen in two weeks.
Agent Orange and cancer: Veteran dies 1 month after VA reverses denial of benefits
Keith Brown was exposed to agent orange for years, but after being diagnosed with cancer years later, the VA said it wasn't related to the toxin and denied his benefits. Their correction was too late.
Families, unable to afford rising rents, move into Polk County motels
Fancy Osborne's budget is tight these days. Her landlord evicted her, her fiancé, and their 2-year-old daughter and they now live in a motel in Winter Haven, along with the families of 40 other children.
Polk deputies: Man turned in lost purse, but not cash
It’s not quite taking candy from a baby, but deputies in Polk County say a man may have helped himself to some cash that a toddler dropped inside a grocery store. Now they are hoping you can identify him.
'I like killing people': Triple murder suspect went on violent spree from Tennessee to Winter Haven
After an overnight manhunt, Stanley Eric Mossburg, a suspect wanted for an out-of-state murder and a double murder in Winter Haven, was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home, deputies said.
Polk sheriff: Dangerous murder suspect loose in Winter Haven
The Polk County sheriff says anyone living in the Dundee Road area of Winter Haven should stay inside and be cautious because a "spree killer" is on the loose.
Sheriff Judd: Clerks at two Polk shops failed to report robberies
Investigators at the Polk County Sheriff's Office need help to identify three armed robbery suspects.
Winter Haven police identify women found dead in home; person of interest in custody
A person of interest turned himself in following the murders of two women inside a Winter Haven home, police said.
Police: 2 people shot and killed in Winter Haven home
Winter Haven Police are searching for the suspect responsible for killing two women after they were found dead Sunday morning.
Polk sheriff: Man shoots self, points gun at deputies
A Polk County man is in the hospital Saturday after the sheriff says he shot himself and pointed his weapon at a deputy, forcing him to open fire.
Students learn CPR during culinary class
A Winter Haven culinary teacher is cooking up a very important, potentially life-saving lesson for her students.
Housing to help homeless Polk State College students
Heart for Winter Haven is opening a home for homeless students who attend Polk State College.
Winter Haven police arrest man who tried to lure teenager
Police in Winter Haven have arrested a man who they said tried to lure a teenager into his van.
Witnesses: Man in white van tried to lure teen in Winter Haven
Winter Haven Police are looking for a man who may have tried to intice a teen to get into his van Thursday.