1 dead, 1 injured after 'nearly head-on' crash in Winter Haven: FHP

A Winter Haven woman died in a crash on Friday after experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police make arrest in fatal stabbing of teen at Winter Haven Publix

A 19-year-old has been charged with manslaughter after officers say he stabbed a teen to death at a Publix in Winter Haven. 

Man wanted for murdering homeless man in Polk County: PCSO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who authorities said killed another man in a homeless camp in Winter Haven.

Sunday morning liquor sales approved by Winter Haven commissioners

Winter Haven city commissioners voted unanimously to amend the city ordinance preventing morning liquor sales on Sundays.

Winter Haven High School student accused of robbing smoke shop at gunpoint: WHPD

A Winter Haven High School student has been arrested after police say he stole vape cartridges and pens from a smoke shop on two separate occasions.  

7-year-old Winter Haven girl killed in roll-over crash, deputies say

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in Winter Haven Wednesday morning. 

NTSB: Winter Haven mid-air plane collision occurred as student pilot was landing, per preliminary report

A student pilot was trying to land a small plane at a Winter Haven airport when it collided with another small plane in early March, sending both crashing into a lake and killing four people, according to the NTSB's preliminary report released this week.

Suspect steals wheelchair from para athlete training in Polk County

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person or persons who stole a wheelchair from a para athlete while he was training on a lake. 

Bodies of missing boaters recovered at Winter Haven lake

The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.