Food and disaster relief ministry in Polk County pushes message of hope after recent thefts
A food and disaster relief ministry has been the victim of theft twice now within a month however its founder isn't allowing crime to stop their message of hope.
Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
1 teen killed, another hospitalized after crash in Winter Haven: PCSO
A 17-year-old Winter Haven boy died and a 15-year-old Deltona girl was critically injured in Winter Haven on Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Winter Haven man arrested for manslaughter after man found dead
A Winter Haven man was arrested and charged with manslaughter after authorities say a gun he was holding fired and hit another man.
Home Depot employee accused of secretly recording nude teen in bathroom also filmed women in store: PCSO
A Home Depot employee is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say he secretly recorded a nude teenager inside a bathroom at his home and filmed women at the store where he works.
City of Winter Haven agrees to purchase struggling Historic Ritz Theatre
The Historic Ritz Theatre is now in the hands of the City of Winter Haven.
Polk County mother-daughter duo sell personalized apparel that celebrates women
A Winter Haven woman who started making masks during the pandemic transitioned her business to inspirational and personalized apparel.
Lightning alert system installed at downtown Winter Haven recreational facilities
We're heading into the summer season, which is when lightning is the most active. For kids playing outside in the park or swimming in the pool, safety is a major concern, which is why the City of Winter Haven installed a lightning alert system.
1 killed after car, dump truck collide in Winter Haven: Police
One person was killed when a dump truck and a car collided early Thursday morning, according to police.
Winter Haven women’s shelter to reopen after nonprofit steps up to buy facility from Salvation Army
A Winter Haven women and children's shelter that closed earlier this year because of lack of funding is getting a second chance. Talbot House Ministries has purchased the old Salvation Army of East Polk County's 65-year-old shelter property to revamp the inside and bring it back better than ever before.
'Extremely dangerous' man at large after hitting, strangling woman in Winter Haven: Police
Winter Haven Police are searching for a man they say struck a woman multiple times and strangled her until she lost consciousness before escaping to Highlands County.
Pilot critically injured after glider crashes near Winter Haven intersection
A pilot is hospitalized in critical condition after a glider crashed near a Winter Haven intersection.
Fire temporarily closes popular Winter Haven restaurant
A staple of the restaurant scene in Winter Haven is closed after a fire tore through the building.
Operation Pop Top: Winter Haven police arrest restaurant, bar employees for selling drinks to minors
The Winter Haven Police Department started "Operation Pop Top" after receiving complaints about alcohol being sold to underage customers at local bars and restaurants.
Winter Haven woman celebrating 107th birthday shares her secret to longevity
If you want to know the secret to a long life, you may have to look no further than Winter Haven where a woman who turned 107 on Thursday shared her words of wisdom.
Thieves return stolen ashes to Winter Haven man, expensive muscle car still missing
Winter Haven police are searching for the thief or thieves who stole a vehicle right out of a homeowner's driveway, but it was what was inside the muscle car that holds significant value.
Winter Haven clinic evacuated twice, caller left voicemail threatening to 'blow the building up'
Staff and patients at Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven were evacuated for a little more than two hours on Wednesday, according to officials.
Demolition begins on historic Winter Haven baseball stadium to prep for renovations
Sports tourism is a big deal for Polk County as nearly 50 baseball events occur annually, including amateur, collegiate, and world baseball.
Plane lands in Winter Haven without using landing gear: Police
A plane landed on a runway at Winter Haven Regional Airport without landing gear engaged on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
2 people in critical condition after Winter Haven mobile home fire: Police
Two residents of a Winter Haven mobile home are in critical condition after their home caught fire on Thursday night, according to police.