Winter Haven home significantly damaged after kitchen fire
A Winter Haven home was significantly damaged after a kitchen fire sparked Tuesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
A Winter Haven home was significantly damaged after a kitchen fire sparked Tuesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
Polk County ambulance involved in deadly crash while responding to emergency
A Polk County ambulance was involved in a fatal crash Tuesday morning in Winter Haven while responding to an emergency call.
A Polk County ambulance was involved in a fatal crash Tuesday morning in Winter Haven while responding to an emergency call.
Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
Winter Haven teens accused of stealing SUV, attempting to escape arrest
A few teens were arrested for stealing an SUV and attempting to evade deputies in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A few teens were arrested for stealing an SUV and attempting to evade deputies in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Person struck, killed by car after gunshots disperse crowd outside Winter Haven club: police
Multiple gunshots outside a Winter Haven club caused a crowd to disperse, and one person was struck and killed by a car early on Sunday morning, according to police.
Multiple gunshots outside a Winter Haven club caused a crowd to disperse, and one person was struck and killed by a car early on Sunday morning, according to police.
Winter Haven man arrested for threatening victim over the phone: PCSO
A Winter Haven man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening someone over the phone and through text messages, some of which were very graphic, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Winter Haven man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening someone over the phone and through text messages, some of which were very graphic, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Theatre Winter Haven will be one of the first community theatres to perform Disney's 'Frozen' on stage
Theatre Winter Haven will be one of the first community theaters to perform Disney's 'Frozen' on stage.
Theatre Winter Haven will be one of the first community theaters to perform Disney's 'Frozen' on stage.
Several arrests on Lake Winterset including DUI boater crashing into dock: Affidavits
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that a reckless boater was arrested and charged with a DUI after colliding with a dock on Lake Winterset.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that a reckless boater was arrested and charged with a DUI after colliding with a dock on Lake Winterset.
VIDEO: Pick-up truck fully engulfed in flames, person hospitalized, WHPD says
One person was hospitalized after a white pick-up truck went up in flames near the parking area between the Splash Pad and the Garden Center in Winter Haven, according to police.
One person was hospitalized after a white pick-up truck went up in flames near the parking area between the Splash Pad and the Garden Center in Winter Haven, according to police.
Florida man accused of grand theft auto claimed repair shop let him take car because he was homeless: Police
A Florida man is facing several charges after Winter Haven police say he stole a car from a repair shop.
A Florida man is facing several charges after Winter Haven police say he stole a car from a repair shop.
New Polk County facility houses supplies for growing special needs shelter program
With a growing population, it is essential for Polk County to have all its supplies and equipment prepared for natural disasters, particularly to support the most vulnerable residents.
With a growing population, it is essential for Polk County to have all its supplies and equipment prepared for natural disasters, particularly to support the most vulnerable residents.
Attempted murder fugitive on the run for 2 years arrested after knocking down officer: WHPD
A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.
A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.
Florida leads nation in pedestrian deaths, leading to police crackdown Thursday
Police in Winter Haven are watching one busy intersection Thursday morning and pulling over drivers who fail to stop for people walking across.
Police in Winter Haven are watching one busy intersection Thursday morning and pulling over drivers who fail to stop for people walking across.
Winter Haven, birthplace of barefoot water-skiing, hosts 2025 National Championship
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
Florida man arrested for performing lewd sexual act in front of children: WHPD
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
Outdoor food hall 'Bowen Yard' to expand to keep up with local growth
An outdoor food hall and event space has plans to expand as more people move to the downtown Winter Haven area.
An outdoor food hall and event space has plans to expand as more people move to the downtown Winter Haven area.
Polk State College launches first-ever welding program to meet critical work force needs
At a time when the demand for welders and machinists is at an all-time high, Polk State College has decided to launch its welding program.
At a time when the demand for welders and machinists is at an all-time high, Polk State College has decided to launch its welding program.
Local driving school reacts to state's new driver's education course requirement
Teenagers will now have to complete a driver's education course in order to get their learner's permit.
Teenagers will now have to complete a driver's education course in order to get their learner's permit.
Convicted felon armed with rifle arrested after speeding away from police, crashing into Jeep: WHPD
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
Armed convicted felon tells Winter Haven police he was asked to hold the drugs they found on him: WHPD
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.