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.
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.