Winter Haven Prepares $371.8M Budget Framework Amid Concerns Over Statewide Tax Amendment By James Coulter Even as Winter Haven anticipates higher property values and stronger ad valorem revenue, city ...

A wanted accused sex offender was killed Thursday after authorities say he opened fire on Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies from inside a tent, critically wounding a K-9 who was tracking him. Polk ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash Friday afternoon that has shut down a portion of Ronald Reagan Parkway in the Davenport area. According to an update ...

After 15 Years Without a Change, Winter Haven Considers Raising Commissioner Payby James Coulter Prompted in part by other cities exploring similar adjustments, Winter Haven city commissioners are ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Winter Haven pastor is facing more than 20 criminal charges, including allegations involving a minor as well as four felony counts accusing him of engaging in sexual activity ...

Haines City – Haines City is experiencing rapid growth, and the Haines City Economic Development Council (HCEDC) is playing a key role in driving it. Unlike organizations that focus on retail or ...

Finding It Is, Study Showsby James Coulter If you've ever tried parking in Downtown Lake Wales, you’ve probably circled the blocks, wondered where all the good spaces went, and wished the city would ...

Join us for Fun Friday this week at the Leroy & Virginia Tyler Youth Enrichment Center! Address: 1008 Ave D Haines City, FL 33844 When: This Friday (every 1st Friday of the month)Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has charged the man responsible for the murder of an Eagle Lake woman last month. ​ 21-year old Gibson Nash was charged with 1st Degree Murder (FC) for the brutal ...

Nearly two weeks after a woman was found dead inside her Eagle Lake home, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a suspect has been arrested in the case. Sheriff Grady Judd is scheduled ...