Haven teen was arrested after he allegedly robbed a man whom he had met with to buy an item found on Facebook Marketplace.

Winter Haven Police said the man opened his trunk to get the item when the teen asked how he should pay. Then, while the ...

Eddie Lee Thomas, who has an extensive criminal history, had served 17 years in prison for murdering his wife back in 1986.

OUTRAGEOUS': A man allegedly charged at Polk County deputies with shears and tried to steal gun from a patrol car after being ...

Rapid growth in Florida's Heartland weighs heavily on aging infrastructure. Paving new roads harms already imperiled ...

Roaches played a role in the temporarily closure of one cafe, and a few other inspections that failed to meet standards.

A Winter Haven man ... gambling house. Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to ...

“It’s a godsend,” said Merna Martelle, who spent four weeks in one of the duplexes this winter ... Meadowlark House became her haven, a place where she could rest and try to get in the ...

pioneer of the automobile – were good friends who built their winter homes next to each other about a mile south of Fort Myers' River District. Dating back to the early 1900s, the historic ...

One of birding’s most historic and influential institutions isn’t quite there ... After arriving at my dad’s house, we’d call the New York Rare Bird Alert. We’d crowd by the receiver to hear a list of ...

West is now settling into a furnished, one-bedroom unit at Jersey Commons, a new affordable housing complex developed by Blue ...

With Polk County growing at the rate it is, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially for those struggling to find work or with mental health issues.