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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.