Deadly Winter Haven crash propels car 150 feet
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a fatal car crash that happened Friday night in Winter Haven on Dundee Road at the Overlook Drive intersection.
Winter Haven police using virtual reality to improve target, de-escalation training
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
CNA turned personal assistant steals $140K from Polk County blind man: PCSO
A Winter Haven woman was arrested after deputies said she stole more than $140,000 from a blind man who she worked for as a home health care nurse and personal assistant.
City of Winter Haven to stop adding higher fluoride levels to water supply
Fluoride will no longer be added to the City of Winter Haven's water supply.
Winter Haven Police looking for driver accused of crashing into deputy three times
Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) is looking for a man who hit a deputy stopped at a red light three times Saturday night.
Escaped felon captured at girlfriend’s house in Winter Haven: Police
A convicted felon is back behind bars and his girlfriend is facing charges after police say he escaped from a Kissimmee transition house last month.
Winter Haven woman with a ‘bad temper’ accused of assaulting speeding driver, passengers: ‘Gonna get real’
A Winter Haven woman armed with a gun is headed back to jail after police say she let her temper get the best of her when she was a passenger in a vehicle and didn’t like the way they were driving.
Anonymous donors help Polk County art and cultural organizations after DeSantis veto
Members of the community in Polk County are stepping up to financially support local organizations impacted by Governor Ron DeSantis' veto of all art and cultural funding earlier this summer.
Homeless man arrested for deadly stabbing of woman at Winter Haven construction site: Police
A man was arrested in the deadly stabbing of a woman at a construction site in Winter Haven in late July, according to police.
VIDEO: Suspects accused of tunneling through wall to steal from Polk County thrift store
Two suspects are accused of tunneling through a Polk County business to break into a thrift store and rob it earlier this month, according to authorities.
Winter Haven police continue to search for suspect in deadly stabbing
Winter Haven police are still looking for an unknown man who they say attacked and killed a woman over the weekend.
Crash caused power outage in Winter Haven, police say
Officials say power was out at businesses along Havendale Blvd after a car crashed into a power pole early Sunday morning.
Woman stabbed to death in Winter Haven, police asking public for information
A witness saw a woman being attacked by an unknown man in Winter Haven on Friday night, according to the police.
Food and disaster relief ministry in Polk County pushes message of hope after recent thefts
A food and disaster relief ministry has been the victim of theft twice now within a month however its founder isn't allowing crime to stop their message of hope.
Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
1 teen killed, another hospitalized after crash in Winter Haven: PCSO
A 17-year-old Winter Haven boy died and a 15-year-old Deltona girl was critically injured in Winter Haven on Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Winter Haven man arrested for manslaughter after man found dead
A Winter Haven man was arrested and charged with manslaughter after authorities say a gun he was holding fired and hit another man.
Home Depot employee accused of secretly recording nude teen in bathroom also filmed women in store: PCSO
A Home Depot employee is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say he secretly recorded a nude teenager inside a bathroom at his home and filmed women at the store where he works.
City of Winter Haven agrees to purchase struggling Historic Ritz Theatre
The Historic Ritz Theatre is now in the hands of the City of Winter Haven.
Polk County mother-daughter duo sell personalized apparel that celebrates women
A Winter Haven woman who started making masks during the pandemic transitioned her business to inspirational and personalized apparel.