Fire Station 1 is opening its doors, and you’re invited! Join the City of Winter Haven for a morning of family fun, games, refreshments, station tours and fire engines, plus a bounce house! When: ...

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 59-year-old Melissa McKinney of Logan Lane in Winter Haven after an investigation by the Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit and ...

After an exhaustive investigation in which detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office identified and interviewed more than 100 people, two men have been arrested and charged for the shooting of ...

Week 7 is here, and once again, Polk County is gearing up for another Friday night filled with exciting high school football matchups. As the season continues to move along, the games are becoming ...

Tomorrow, Davenport comes together to celebrate the cultures, music, food, and community spirit that make our city special. Join us for the Multicultural Family Fest on Saturday, October 3, from 3–9 p ...

POSNER PARK, DAVENPORTPOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-40392 On September 28, 2026, the victim's wallet was stolen while it was not in his possession at a business on Posner Blvd. in Davenport.

As Winter Haven’s population grows, residents will see their property tax bills grow next year. On Tues., Sept. 15, 2026, Winter Haven city commissioners reviewed the upcoming fiscal year’s budget and ...

In lieu of a 3 percent cost‑of‑living bump for all city employees, Winter Haven’s elected leaders are getting raises of $6.1 thousand for commissioners and $6.5 thousand for the mayor. At their ...

Annual Saving Lives Matter Fundraiser Being Hosted at Tanner's Lakeside on Sat. Oct. 3by James Coulter Five years ago, her fiancé passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest. In the aftermath of that ...

For 50 years, Bartow Christian Books & Gifts has been more than a bookstore. It has been a place where people have found books, gifts, encouragement, a listening ear and, most importantly to owners Bo ...

A 19-year-old Winter Haven man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he shot a 15-year-old girl Sunday night. According to the Winter Haven Police Department, officers responded to a ...

By Carl Fish The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that four people were injured in a shooting late Saturday night near the area commonly known as the “Mud Hole” south of Lake Wales. The ...