State correctional officer arrested, charged with BUI
A state correctional officer faces boating under the influence charges following a boating safety stop at the canal between Lakes Shipp and Lulu in Winter Haven on Saturday.
A state correctional officer faces boating under the influence charges following a boating safety stop at the canal between Lakes Shipp and Lulu in Winter Haven on Saturday.
Stars of stage and screen give Winter Haven girl 'Hamilton' surprise of a lifetime
Nine-year-old Aubrey Bauman is a theater fanatic so when she found out her birthday present, a performance of "Hamilton" in Jacksonville, was postponed, she was devastated. But John Krasinski, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Emily Blunt turned it all around with one Youtube video.
Nine-year-old Aubrey Bauman is a theater fanatic so when she found out her birthday present, a performance of "Hamilton" in Jacksonville, was postponed, she was devastated. But John Krasinski, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Emily Blunt turned it all around with one Youtube video.
School meals delivered to kids who cannot travel in Polk County
The Polk County School District has been giving away free lunches at schools and at other sites since the COVID-19 pandemic began making its mark.
The Polk County School District has been giving away free lunches at schools and at other sites since the COVID-19 pandemic began making its mark.
Undercover detectives arrest 4, seize more than $10,000 of drugs at Winter Haven home
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office seized more than $10,000 worth of drugs and arrested four people on Wednesday after receiving a tip that illegal drugs were possibly being sold at a Winter Haven home.
Winter Haven police searching for man who offered middle school student $20 to get in his van
Winter Haven police are searching for a man who offered a 12-year-old girl $20 to get in his van Thursday morning as she walked to school.
Winter Haven police are searching for a man who offered a 12-year-old girl $20 to get in his van Thursday morning as she walked to school.
Frostproof crash that killed motorcyclist under investigation
Mason Chapman, 24, was killed March 4 after his motorcycle crashed into a car on Scenic Highway north of CR 630 in Frostproof, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Mason Chapman, 24, was killed March 4 after his motorcycle crashed into a car on Scenic Highway north of CR 630 in Frostproof, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Police: Winter Haven armed burglary suspect arrested after trying to escape officers several times
Winter Haven police arrested Rahsann Eaton, 33, after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home, battered her and attempted to flee from officers multiple times.
Winter Haven police arrested Rahsann Eaton, 33, after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home, battered her and attempted to flee from officers multiple times.
FWC considers new hunting regulation to prevent spread of 'zombie deer disease'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make changes to deer-hunting regulations in an effort to protect wildlife from the contagious and deadly chronic wasting disease.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to make changes to deer-hunting regulations in an effort to protect wildlife from the contagious and deadly chronic wasting disease.
Travel agent accused of scamming clients, employer out of $1.6M
A Polk County travel agent was arrested for fraud after a year-long investigation into more than a million in missing money, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Polk County travel agent was arrested for fraud after a year-long investigation into more than a million in missing money, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven police search for man who exposed himself to girl at bus stop
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl while she waited for her bus.
Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl while she waited for her bus.
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired at officer
Jamari Osheay Hampton, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning after a Winter Haven police officer said shots were fired in his direction.
Jamari Osheay Hampton, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning after a Winter Haven police officer said shots were fired in his direction.
Police: Man falls asleep in drug store, grabs cigarettes on his way out
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Video surveillance showed the man realizing the doors had been locked and then becoming visibly annoyed. Moments later, he can be seen unlocking the front door and leaving -- but he comes back.
Police: Suspect in hover shoes glides through Walmart
A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
A scene from Back to the Future recently played out in a Winter Haven Walmart when a man wearing hover shoes sailed into the store, loaded his cart with items and slid out without paying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a mother and baby who haven't been seen in two weeks.