Winter Haven homeowners’ property taxes could rise in 2027. Here’s why
( This article was revised to correct several elements of the city's proposed 2027 budget.) Winter Haven officials gave their tentative approval to the city's nearly $378 million budget for next fiscal year on Sept. 15, one that could raise taxes for some homeowners. The city has proposed a $377.2 million budget, of wh
Davenport High School student hit, killed by car while on electric scooter: PCSO
DAVENPORT, Fla. - A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after a vehicle struck his electric scooter at an intersection in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene on US 27 at McFee Drive in the Four Corners area around 7:55 p.m. Davenport fatal...
Major Children’s Resale Event Coming Sept. 25-27 to Lakeland
At last fall’s event, consignors sold more than 20,000 items and donated over $6,000 worth of unsold merchandise to TLC Association, which operates a Care Closet for Polk County foster families. Early-access tickets to shop on Sept. 24 cost $20 per family, while a $5 ticket is available to...
Winter Haven woman uses AI to solve mystery inside 1884 Shakespeare book
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works. Winter Haven Vintage Shakespeare Discovery. What we know:. Elle Carter received an 1884 copy of Shakespeare's Complete Works as a gift fro
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Late-Night Chevy Race In Polk County Lands Haines City And Sebring Teens In Jail
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night run to a local gas station turned into a trip to jail Wednesday for two young drivers who decided to race their sports cars down State Road 60, authorities said. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was on patrol around...
Polk County to Become First U.S. Home of Cestoball, an International Sport With Deep...
Lawrence Adera, founder of the Cestoball Kenya Federation, is bringing the 129-year-old Argentine sport to Polk County, making it the first community in the United States to officially introduce cestoball. More than 40 local coaches have already signed up for training. The post Polk County to Become First U.S. Home of
Rabies Infested Bats Are Terrorizing A Florida County And Residents Are On High Alert
Rabies-infested bats have taken over a Florida county, and residents say the problem keeps getting worse by the month. Six rabies-infected bats have been spotted around Polk County since March, spooking residents and putting their pets in direct danger. What started as an occasional sighting has become an ongoing situa
‘This Here Is My Rum’: 76-Year-Old Lake Wales Man Arrested After Showing Deputies His...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 76-year-old Lake Wales man is back in jail after deputies pulled him over for swerving on U.S. Highway 27 in Waverly on Thursday. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy spotted a Jeep drifting across the southbound lanes on September 17. A quick check on the license plate showed t
Late-Night Swerve Leads To Felony Drug Arrest Of Sebring Man In Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A 22-year-old Sebring man faces multiple felony drug charges following a late-night traffic stop in Winter Haven on Wednesday. Winter Haven police officers on proactive patrol stopped a 2017 Genesis along First Street North around 11:44 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2026. Investigators noted the car was repeat
