Winter Haven police officer, 21-year-old injured following 'violent crash'; road closure in place

A Winter Haven police officer was responding to an emergency before getting involved in a crash that left him and a ...

Charges pending for 21-year-old who seriously injured Winter Haven officer in crash, FHP says

The Winter Haven Police Department said one of their officers was hospitalized after being involved in a bad crash early Sunday morning. The department said it happened ...

Sara Roberts McCarley elected as Lakeland's next mayor. Upset in Fort Meade. Election 2025

Sara Roberts McCarley will be Lakeland's next mayor, having narrowly avoided a runoff election based on the unofficial ...
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Southeastern University opens new campus in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Southeastern University announced the opening of a new campus in downtown Winter Haven on Friday. The 13,000-square-foot campus, located at the corner of 3rd Street SW and ...
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Florida Silver Alert Canceled For Missing Winter Haven Woman, Located Safe

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Carolyn Shireman, who was reported missing, has been located safe, according to Winter Haven Police. "Thank you to everyone who assisted with her safe recovery," WHPD said in a ...

South Walton volleyball prepping for state semifinal match Friday morning

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - South Walton volleyball is in Winter Haven for the Class 4A State Semifinals. The Seahawks ...