The lawsuit claims Lakeland officers broke department policy and thwarted other agencies' efforts to assist when they chased ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — An 18-year-old man was arrested a day after a teen was shot to death and left near an apartment complex in Winter Haven. Devonta Tremaine Washington Jr. was arrested on Tuesday ...

The national fabric and craft store announced it is closing 500 of its 800 stores. There are two in Polk County. Here's where ...

Then on Thursday and Friday, hundreds more entertainment workers learned they too will lose their jobs. “I have worked in entertainment for Legoland for the past 5 years and love my job,” said soon-to ...

An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Ana Maria Ruiz Perea of Winter Haven High became the first Polk County student elected as governor at the annual Girls State ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials ...

Ball acquired Florida Can Manufacturing, which has a beverage can facility in Winter Haven, Florida. The $160 million ...

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A Winter Haven aluminum can manufacturer has sold to global packaging giant Ball Corp. Ball (NYSE: BALL) purchased Florida ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said.