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21 March 2026

Winter Haven

‘I Thought I Might Have Hit Someone’: Winter Haven Woman Confesses After Hit-and-Run Kills Child

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit arrested and charged the suspect responsible for hitting two children with…

Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed One Child and Seriously Injured Another in Winter Haven

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit, with assistance from patrol units and real-time crime analysts, has apprehended…

Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims 8-Year-Old’s Life; 10-Year-Old Remains in Critical Condition in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL – March 11, 2026 – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a tragic fatal hit-and-run crash…

Motorcyclist, 23, Killed in Head-On Crash in Winter Haven

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a multiple vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.…

Winter Haven Woman Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Violent Domestic Incident

WINTER HAVEN, FL (March 3, 2026) — Early Monday morning, a domestic disturbance call involving possible gunfire escalated into a…

Dundee Woman Arrested After Hit-and-Run That Injured Motorcyclist

Winter Haven, FL – On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 5:39 p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 55-year-old…

The Winter Haven Public Library proudly presents our 2026 Lecture Series: Our Florida!

The Winter Haven Public Library has announced its 2026 Lecture Series titled “Our Florida!”, featuring presentations on various aspects of…

Learn About Local Ecosystems on Three-Hour Guided Kayak Tours in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL – February 24, 2026 – The City of Winter Haven’s Natural Resources Division is inviting residents and…

Winter Haven Officials Issue Pipe Protection Guidelines

The City of Winter Haven Water Department has issued guidance for residents as freezing temperatures are expected over the upcoming…

Winter Haven Address Potential Effects of Property Tax Changes

WINTER HAVEN, FL — In a letter dated January 2026, Winter Haven City Manager T. Michael Stavres outlined how property…