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2-year-old girl killed by Tesla driver on her birthday in Winter Haven

2-year-old girl killed by Tesla driver on her birthday in Winter Haven

2-year-old girl struck and killed by a backing Tesla in Winter Haven driveway on her birthday, Nov 23, 2025. Driver cooperating; no charges expected, police say.

November 24, 2025 at 8:40 am EST

Florida ranks as 8th deadliest state for Thanksgiving driving, new study says

Florida ranks as 8th deadliest state for Thanksgiving driving, new study says

November 19, 2025 at 1:57 pm EST

Duke Energy Florida to lower customer bills starting March 2026

Duke Energy Florida to lower customer bills starting March 2026

November 04, 2025 at 5:13 pm EST

Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of 19-year-old driver

Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of 19-year-old driver

November 03, 2025 at 12:54 pm EST

Bridge work will close ChampionsGate Boulevard overnight

Bridge work will close ChampionsGate Boulevard overnight

October 28, 2025 at 5:33 pm EDT

‘Musicians On Call’ launches in Florida hospitals with performance by Shinedown

‘Musicians On Call’ launches in Florida hospitals with performance by Shinedown

October 15, 2025 at 8:19 pm EDT

Two-vehicle crash triggers mass casualty incident in Polk County

Two-vehicle crash triggers mass casualty incident in Polk County

October 12, 2025 at 3:13 pm EDT

Former Lake County swim coach and counselor arrested in sex sting

Former Lake County swim coach and counselor arrested in sex sting

September 22, 2025 at 7:59 pm EDT

Orange County recruit deputy fired after arrest in Polk County, sheriff says

Orange County recruit deputy fired after arrest in Polk County, sheriff says

September 11, 2025 at 9:45 am EDT

Teens from out of state called in fake reports of shooting, family murder, sheriff says

Teens from out of state called in fake reports of shooting, family murder, sheriff says

July 10, 2025 at 4:36 pm EDT

One person is dead after officer-involved incident in Polk County

Police and fire departments in Haines City welcome new chiefs

Polk County deputy shoots at alleged gang member accused of injuring multiple people while fleeing

City of Davenport invests in technology to address firefighter shortage

Local lottery player from Winter Haven wins big

Florida man bitten by alligator before getting fatally shot by deputy, sheriff says

Convicted murderer now accused of setting fire to Polk County rental home with people inside

Central Florida police captain arrested by federal authorities

Teen charged with stabbing 81-year-old roommate to death in Florida group home

Sheriff: 81-year-old man murdered inside independent-care facility in Central Florida

Polk County Sheriff asks for public’s help after shootout injures three teens at prom after-party

Florida Poly honors its biggest graduating class ever

Local lottery player from Winter Haven wins big

New ER planned near SunRail station

Winner from Central Florida claims $63K in the Fantasy Five

FPL Proposes Rate Increases

Florida sheriffs give update on illegal immigration enforcement

Polk County boy dies after shooting himself with gun found in his family’ car, police say

16 counts of animal cruelty and neglect issued to Polk County woman

Legoland Florida to lay off hundreds of workers

18-year-old Anna Kepner’s cruise death officially ruled homicide, documents say

Variety ranks the top 100 comedies

Recall alert: Ford recalls 229K vehicles over instrument panel problem

Thanksgiving countdown: Time is ticking to get turkey ready for cooking

Judge dismisses cases against James Comey, Letitia James