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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Two residents of a Winter Haven mobile home are in critical condition after their home caught fire on Thursday night, according to police.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.