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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Haven Police are looking for a man who may have tried to intice a teen to get into his van Thursday.
Mom seeks justice 1 year after spray of bullets killed her son
Almost everywhere you look in Darnya Barber’s Polk County home, there are reminders of her son.
Almost everywhere you look in Darnya Barber’s Polk County home, there are reminders of her son.
Winter Haven police investigate two shootings in same area
Police in Winter Haven are investigating two shootings that happened in the same area on Wednesday, though it is unclear if the incidents are related.
Police in Winter Haven are investigating two shootings that happened in the same area on Wednesday, though it is unclear if the incidents are related.
Good Samaritan pulls driver from sinking truck after crash in Winter Haven
Seeing two vehicles crash will rattle just about anyone, but a Winter Haven, Florida man "didn't even think about it," when he jumped into a pond Thursday night to help rescue a driver from a sinking truck.
Seeing two vehicles crash will rattle just about anyone, but a Winter Haven, Florida man "didn't even think about it," when he jumped into a pond Thursday night to help rescue a driver from a sinking truck.
Polk homeowners subdue man who tossed brick through window
Police say a pair of Winter Haven neighbors subdued a homeless man who tried to smash into one home before tossing a brick through the window of a second home.
Police say a pair of Winter Haven neighbors subdued a homeless man who tried to smash into one home before tossing a brick through the window of a second home.
"Smoky haze" prompts Polk school evacuation
Police in Winter Haven say a school has been evacuated due to smoke inside the building.
Police in Winter Haven say a school has been evacuated due to smoke inside the building.