Haines City debuts first soccer complex to benefit youth, local programs
Whether one prefers to call it "futbol" or "soccer," there was excitement all around for the first complex dedicated to the sport within Haines City.
Haines City CRA to spend $3M on refreshing residents' homes via new rehab program
If you need important renovations done to your home in Haines City, you may consider applying to the Community Redevelopment Agency's new Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.
Dog dies after Haines City home set ablaze by lightning strike
A Haines City home was decimated by a fire caused by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to authorities.
Haines City to install speed-detection cameras in school zones
Haines City will begin installing speed-detection cameras in school zones to crack down on speeders.
1 killed in fiery Haines City crash on US 27: Deputies
One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a fiery Haines City crash on U.S. 27 near Morrison Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon.
Grady Judd: Polk County men accused of stealing new air conditioning units from homes under construction
Two Polk County men are in jail, accused of stealing several new air conditioning units from homes that were under construction, Sheriff Grady Judd said Thursday.
VIDEO: Haines City firefighters rescue driver trapped under semi-truck
Officials say a driver was airlifted to the hospital after being rescued by Haines City firefighters early on Wednesday morning.
17-year-old suspect shot by Haines City police after high-speed pursuit
A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.
Dump truck crash starts brush fire, causes power outages in Haines City: Officials
A large dump truck veered off the road and took out two power poles in Haines City on Tuesday afternoon, according to first responders.
Excessive speeding likely cause in car crash that caught Haines City home on fire: Deputies
A 19-year-old Haines City man is charged with reckless driving after deputies say he crashed his car into the front of a home.
Motorcyclist thrown from bike killed in crash near Haines City
A 21-year-old Poinciana man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
'Depravity like this shocks me:' Haines City man arrested for stabbing 2 dogs to death, Sheriff Judd says
A Haines City man was arrested for stabbing two Chihuahuas to death after deputies found the two dogs with about 21 puncture wounds between the two.
Parent of Haines City student arrested for instigating fight with other student at bus stop: Police
A Haines City parent and a juvenile were arrested after police say the parent instigated a fight with another student at a bus stop on Friday.
Haines City hopes to revive rich history, legacy of Historic Oakland Business District
The Historic Oakland Business District on Dr. Martin Luther King Way in Haines City was once a thriving business district decades ago.
Polk County teacher and students display work in Black History Month art show
For the second year in a row, the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency is celebrating Black History Month with a special art show at the Lake Eva Gallery.
Haines City food truck ban put on pause: ‘We just want to open up’
A controversial proposal that would ban food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a Haines City restaurant has been tabled by commissioners for two weeks.
Haines City food truck ban proposal has entrepreneurs on edge: ‘The food truck is how we pay our bills’
A national civil liberties law firm is urging officials in Haines City to "cease efforts to pass a near-total ban on food trucks" ahead of a final reading during a city commission meeting Thursday night.
4 immigrants arrested for burglary spree in Haines City subdivision: Police
The Haines City Police Department arrested four immigrants lacking permanent legal status who were linked to a burglary spree in a local subdivision as part of an organized crackdown.
Haines City Fire Department tells its story through upcoming documentary series
'Through the Smoke' is a documentary series created by the Haines City Fire Department that will feature their firefighters and command staff's day-to-day life, including what happens both on and off calls.