DeSantis visits Winter Haven, says Florida COVID policies benefitted state's economy
The governor made comments against public health regulations on the three-year anniversary of the first confirmed cases of COVID in Florida.
Second plane in deadly Winter Haven collision removed from Lake Hartridge
Both planes involved in a midair collision Tuesday have been retrieved from Lake Hartidge in Winter Haven, one of which was submerged 21 feet underwater.
Polk County school bus attendant accused of striking child with belt 9 times
A school bus attendant is facing felony child abuse charges after investigators say she hit a child with a belt several times.
Winter Haven plane crash victims identified as loved ones pay tribute
Tributes are pouring in for the four people killed Tuesday afternoon when two planes collided midair over a Winter Haven Lake.
Polk State College student, instructor among 4 killed in small plane crash over Winter Haven lake
A Polk State College student and a local flight instructor were among four killed after two small planes collided midair in Winter Haven Tuesday afternoon. The crash prompted a large response from local first responders.
Winter Haven man accused of having sex with 17-year-old, police say
A 28-year-old man was arrested after meeting a teen at her fast-food job and began having sex with her during her breaks, according to Winter Haven police.
Polk sheriff: Suspect believed to be involved in recent drive-by shooting shot, killed by officer
A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say.
Police: Winter Haven man arrested after former roommate told officers about child porn on his computer
A Winter Haven man was arrested after "hundreds" of child porn files were found on his computer, officers said. The investigation started after his former roommate alerted the police.
Polk County firefighter saves 1-year-old girl who was choking during Winter Haven Christmas Parade
A Winter Haven family got the chance to thank a quick-thinking off-duty firefighter for saving their one-year-old daughter's life.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver after Winter Haven woman killed on way to Christmas boat parade
A man whose wife was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the way to Winter Haven’s Christmas boat parade over the weekend is pleading for the driver to come forward.
FHP searching for driver that hit, killed Winter Haven woman
A Winter Haven woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday evening as she tried to cross Lake Howard Drive.
Test drive ends in fatal Polk County crash
A Davenport woman died while taking an SUV for a test drive in Winter Haven Saturday.
Winter Haven woman brandishes handgun, threatens to kill driver accused of cutting her off, police say
A Winter Haven woman is facing charges following a road rage incident Wednesday morning.
Suspect with arrest warrant expected to survive after officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven
A wanted man is in the hospital and a Winter Haven police officer is on paid-administrative leave following a shooting early Thursday morning.
Two injured in officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, police say
An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Winter Haven, just hours after a Polk County deputy was shot and killed while serving a warrant in Polk City.
Winter Haven trucking company delivers clean water to Lee County hospitals, shelter after Hurricane Ian
Clean water is one of the biggest needs in the Fort Myers area as they recover from Hurricane Ian. A trucking company based in Winter Haven is working to fill that need by delivering thousands of gallons of water to hospitals and shelters.
Blue-green algae bloom found on Lake Henry in Winter Haven, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health issued a warning because of a potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom on Lake Henry in Winter Haven.
Winter Haven organization prepares to send help after Hurricane Fiona slams Puerto Rico
Christian Disaster Response based in Winter Haven is preparing to provide help in Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The group is now recruiting volunteers to help in Puerto Rico.
Winter Haven truck driving school works to recruit more women as driver shortage continues
FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven is making a special effort to recruit and train women because of a severe truck driver shortage.
Woman feeding cats attacked at Winter Haven Park, police say
Winter Haven police are searching for a man accused of attacking a woman as she fed feral cats at an area park.