Firefighter injured while battling fire in Winter Haven
A Polk County firefighter is being treated for injuries suffered while battling a fire at a home in Winter Haven, according to Fire Rescue.
Homeless man struck, killed in Winter Haven crash: PCSO
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Winter Haven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Serial sex offender accused of exposing himself to women, kids in Winter Haven: ‘This ain’t his first rodeo’
A registered sex offender from Brevard County was arrested in Winter Haven after deputies say he exposed himself to children.
23-year-old man arrested in Winter Haven for exposing himself to women: Police
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Winter Haven after police said he committed lewd acts in front of multiple women over the age of 60.
'Absolutely heartbreaking': Man shoots girlfriend, then self at Winter Haven park, police say
The Winter Haven Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred late Wednesday night.
Armed road rage suspect arrested after pulling gun on couple in Winter Haven Burger King parking lot: Police
A Winter Haven man quickly learned that he couldn’t always have it his way when he pointed a gun at another vehicle in the parking lot of a Burger King.
Polk County Sheriff's Office crime scene van involved in Winter Haven crash
A Polk County Sheriff's Office crime scene van was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that left some injured, according to PCSO.
Police find stolen puppy, reunited Pomeranian with Winter Haven teen
Willow, a tiny Pomeranian, was reunited with her 15-year-old owner on Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Police searching for man accused of exposing himself to child walking to school in Winter Haven
Winter Haven police are asking for help identifying a man they say exposed himself to a child who was walking to school.
New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just about building more homes.
Driver hospitalized after crashing truck through Polk County home
One person was injured Wednesday morning when deputies say a Ford pickup truck crashed through a Polk County home.
Winter Haven man wanted in pub shooting that hospitalized 1
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a man they say shot someone outside The Office Pub last week.
Suspected puppy thieves on the run after taking little dog from Winter Haven teen
Police in Winter Haven are searching for a couple they say stole a puppy from a teenager on Tuesday.
Homeless man struck, killed in hit-and-run in Winter Haven: PCSO
A homeless man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Winter Haven on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Shooting in Winter Haven pub parking lot injures 1
Winter Haven police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital shortly after midnight.
Attempted murder suspect arrested after firing shots in Winter Haven backyard: Police
A man accused of firing gunshots and threatening to kill a Winter Haven resident he had an argument with has been arrested.
2 arrested in Winter Haven traffic stop turned drug bust
Two men are facing multiple drug charges after police say they found bags of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy inside a vehicle they recently pulled over in Winter Haven.
Drunk driving suspect arrested in deadly Winter Haven hit-and-run crash: Polk deputies
A Winter Haven man was arrested for DUI manslaughter after a deadly hit-and-run crash over the weekend, Polk County deputies said.
Sierra Hernandez murder: Polk County woman charged after remains found in burned pile, court records show
A Winter Haven woman is now facing charges in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez, who was reported missing and later found dead by deputies. This comes just one day after detectives arrested their prime suspect in Hernandez's murder, Enrique Martinez.
Fire in Winter Haven causes roof to collapse, evacuation of nearby apartment building
Flames shot through the roof of a building that was under construction on Friday night, according to officials.