12-year-old boy drowns in Lake Roy in Winter Haven
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
Mother says unjust detainment violated civil rights, plans to sue Winter Haven PD
A mother is calling on the Winter Haven Police Department to investigate the officers for ‘violating her and her daughter’s civil rights'.
Prop master helps bring custom-made pie props to life for ‘The Waitress’ in Winter Haven
A volunteer and community member is helping to serve up a slice of theatre magic at Theatre Winter Haven.
Winter Haven receives $1.5 million grant to improve railroad access at Logistics Park
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
Winter Haven PD releases bodycam video after photo of child with hands behind back circulates on social media
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
Florida man accused of Winter Haven Walmart theft plays role in nabbing domestic violence suspect: WHPD
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
Police make 2nd arrest in botched armed robbery that led to teen's shooting death in Winter Haven
A 17-year-old who Winter Haven police say shot and killed an 18-year-old who was trying to rob him now faces criminal charges, marking the second arrest connected to the case.
18-year-old arrested in botched armed robbery leading to teen's shooting death: WHPD
An 18-year-old is facing multiple charges, including murder, after Winter Haven police say he and a 17-year-old tried to rob a driver, who then shot and killed the 17-year-old.
1 shot, killed at Winter Haven apartment complex: Police
A deadly shooting investigation is underway at a Winter Haven apartment complex.
Head-on crash in Winter Haven kills 1 person, injures another: PCSO
One man is dead and another was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on collision on SR-60 in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Family displaced after fire at Winter Haven home
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
Teen dies, others injured after driver flees attempted traffic stop in Winter Haven: FHP
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Governor Ron DeSantis, law enforcement officials push 'sense of urgency' on illegal immigration
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Attempted murder suspect tells police ‘I had to shoot my friend’: WHPD
An argument between two men in Winter Haven turned deadly on Monday afternoon.
1 hospitalized after fight leads to Winter Haven shooting: Police
One person was hospitalized after a fight that led to a shooting in Winter Haven Monday afternoon, according to police.
Repeat dine-and-dash offender arrested after third offense: WHPD
A repeat dine-and-dash offender has been arrested again after he left the Hungry Crab in Winter Haven without paying his tab, according to police.
Winter Haven PD looking for hit and run driver
Winter Haven Police are looking for the driver of a Jeep that crashed into a parked car on a residential street.
Lakeland woman accused of leaving 4 children in car while drinking at Winter Haven lounge
A Lakeland woman is accused of leaving four children alone in a vehicle while she drank at a lounge in Winter Haven, according to deputies.
Motorcyclist dies after crash that shut down I-275 northbound lanes Friday, FHP says
A Winter Haven motorcyclist is dead after a crash that closed down the northbound lanes of I-275 Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.