Tuesday

5 May 2026

Winter Haven

Officers Respond to Armed Incident Outside New Winter Haven Recreation Center

WINTER HAVEN, FL – May 3, 2026 – A Winter Haven man who is currently on probation for multiple offenses…

Winter Haven Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest, Discovery of 13 Iguanas and Iced Fish

WINTER HAVEN, FL – April 30, 2026 — A traffic stop conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol at approximately 6:30…

28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed on K-Ville Avenue

WINTER HAVEN, FL – April 29, 2026 — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a…

Winter Haven Man Claims $2 Million Lottery Jackpot from Ticket Sold on N. Combee Road

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Florida Lottery announced that a Winter Haven resident has claimed a $2 million prize from…

City of Winter Haven Hosting Guided Kayak Ecotours on Local Lakes in 2026

WINTER HAVEN, FL – The City of Winter Haven’s Natural Resources Division is hosting a series of kayak ecotours on…

Winter Haven to Open $21 Million Recreation and Cultural Center April 30

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The City of Winter Haven will officially open the newly rebuilt Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural…

Winter Haven to Rename Tennis Center in Honor of Former Mayor Brad Dantzler

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The City of Winter Haven will officially rename its tennis facility the Bradley T. Dantzler Tennis…

Winter Haven High’s Serenity Hardy Named Florida Miss Basketball 2026

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Serenity Hardy has been named Florida’s 2026 Miss Basketball by Florida Dairy Farmers, recognizing her as…

Lyft Driver Accidentally Drives Off with Toddler in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – A mother and her small child were safely reunited after the…

Infant Found Unresponsive in Vehicle at Winter Haven Residence

Update: The Winter Haven Police Department has confirmed that a 1-year-old female who was found unresponsive in Winter Haven has…