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6 November 2026

Winter Haven news

Winter Haven Commissioners Vote 3-2 to Increase Their Own Pay

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven city commissioners approved an increase in their compensation in a 3-2 vote during the…

Winter Haven Woman Woman Mistakes Rabid Bat for Mouse

WINTER HAVEN, FL — A woman picking up what she thought was a mouse in her yard resulted in the…

Auburndale Man Crashes Into Barrier While Applying Deodorant: FHP

Auburndale Man Crashes on Polk Parkway While Applying Deodorant: FHP WINTER HAVEN, FL — Talk about needing a pit stop.…

18 DUI Arrests Reported Across Polk County During Labor Day Weekend

Our team contacted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and police departments in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Lake Wales and…

Grandmother Charged After 17-Month-Old Dies in Vehicle in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Winter Haven police have arrested 74-year-old Karen Denise Benyard months after investigators say her 17-month-old granddaughter…

Winter Haven to Honor 9/11 Victims, First Responders With Annual Ceremony

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The City of Winter Haven, Polk County Veteran’s Council and first responder agencies from across Polk…

Stolen Bluetooth Speaker Connects to Victim’s Phone, Leads to Arrest

WINTER HAVEN, FL — A Winter Haven man was arrested after the Bluetooth speaker he allegedly stole started blasting music…

Island Jerk Caribbean Owners Face Felony Charges Over Nearly $1,500 Charged to Lost Debit Card

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The owners of Island Jerk Caribbean food truck are facing felony charges after Winter Haven police…

$1.93 Million Roundabout Approved for Cypress Gardens Road and Lake Ned Road in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN ,FL — Drivers in Winter Haven will soon see another roundabout under construction after the Polk County Board…

HIV-Positive Winter Haven Pastor Arrested on Child Sex Charges

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the arrest of 42-year-old Timothy Chaneyfield, pastor of St.…