Winter Haven Police Department
August 27, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
August 24, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
August 18, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
August 17, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
July 18, 2026
News, Polk County
3-Year-Old Girl Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, FL — July 18, 2026 — A 3-year-old Lake Wales girl was killed Friday night after she was…
June 26, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Jail Nurse Arrested on Cocaine Possession Charge
WINTER HAVEN, FL – A contracted nurse who worked inside the Polk County Sheriff’s Office South County Jail was arrested…
June 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Winter Haven Man Removed Ankle Monitor Before Taking $10,000 Golf Cart
Winter Haven, FL – A Winter Haven man who was arrested in May for flashing a gun at the newly…