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

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

The suspect seriously injured a deputy, leading to a deadly officer-involved incident in Polk County on Friday.

June 14, 2025 at 11:33 am EDT

Police and fire departments in Haines City welcome new chiefs

Police and fire departments in Haines City welcome new chiefs

June 08, 2025 at 3:23 pm EDT

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

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

June 02, 2025 at 9:32 pm EDT

City of Davenport invests in technology to address firefighter shortage

City of Davenport invests in technology to address firefighter shortage

May 31, 2025 at 4:55 pm EDT

Local lottery player from Winter Haven wins big

Local lottery player from Winter Haven wins big

May 31, 2025 at 11:30 am EDT

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

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

May 26, 2025 at 2:32 pm EDT

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

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

May 23, 2025 at 11:15 am EDT

Central Florida police captain arrested by federal authorities

Central Florida police captain arrested by federal authorities

May 22, 2025 at 4:57 pm EDT

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

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

May 19, 2025 at 5:38 pm EDT

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

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

May 19, 2025 at 8:20 am EDT

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

Routine traffic stop leads Orlando police to high-speed chase

DeSantis calls on Florida law enforcement to prepare for new immigration policies

DUI arrest made in Haines City for potentially dangerous legal limit, officers say

Reelected State Attorney Monique Worrell seen at court proceeding in Polk County

Man arrested after 2 shot in domestic disturbance in Haines City, police say

The Annual Kiddie Christmas day in Polk County

Police search for hit-and-run driver after violent crash inside Winter Haven neighborhood

Polk County man arrested for murder of father, attempted murder of mother, deputies say

Work continues for Legoland Florida’s new aquarium attraction ‘Sea Life Florida’

Boil water advisory issued for some Poinciana Village residents

Democratic lawmakers denied entrance to ‘Aligator Alcatraz’

Woman accused of using bug foggers to evict family faces assault, child abuse charges

Multiple fatalities confirmed after flooding in central Texas

Top dog again: Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s hot dog eating contest

Florida couple uncovers 3.36-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park