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Winter Haven, Florida is located in Polk County. Zip codes in Winter Haven, FL include 33884, 33882, and 33880. The median home price in Winter Haven is $125,000 which is roughly $50/per square foot. More Winter Haven information.

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Thursday | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Convicted felon wanted, caught mid burglary

Winter Haven Police officers are asking for the public's help in finding a convicted felon with quite the criminal history, who now has a warrant out for another arrest.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Lake Wales News

Showing appreciation

PHOTO BY CASSIE JACOBY Capt. Jim Erikson, VFW Post 4289 in Winter Haven, presents a certificate of appreciation to Aileen Hood, general manager of Lake Wales News, Polk Co.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Police ask public for help locating missing Winter Haven girl

At approximately 11:44 a.m. late Monday morning, Allyssa Atkinson was transported to 550 Pope Avenue NW by a DCF worker for a medical appointment.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Man who stole deputy's purse has been arrested

The man who mugged an off-duty deputy of her purse which contained department-issued items at a grocery store has been arrested.

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Polk County Democrat

Robber steals off-duty deputy's purse, gun

Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy's purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store.

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Sun May 19, 2013

WFLX-TV West Palm Beach

Robber steals off-duty deputy's purse, gun

Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy's purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store.

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Thu May 16, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

High school student busted for "bullying", robbing peer

A Winter Haven High School teen with an extensive criminal history has been busted for bullying after he reportedly robbed one of his peers on multiple occasions.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Governor Scott re-appoints Poly trustees

Mark R. Bostick, of Lake Wales, is the president of Comcar Industries. He is reappointed for a term beginning May 16, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015.

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Mon May 13, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Suspect shot after firing 4 shots at newspaper carriers

An intoxicated man on the hunt for his brother mistakenly fired shots at a newspaper delivery vehicle early Sunday morning, but reports say he ended up being the only one injured.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

1 dead, 3 critical after crash involving bike, ATV

One man is dead and three more are in critical condition after a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and a bicycle.

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Fri May 10, 2013

St. Augustine Record

Bus driver accused of staging student fight

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd speaks of the arrest of Polk County Schools Bus Driver Patrice LaToya Sanders during a news conference at the Polk County Sheriff's Office headquarters Friday, May 10, 2013 in Winter Haven Fla.

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ABC Action News

Neighbors on alert after home invasion

Some residents living in the typically quiet Lake Lena neighborhood remain on high alert, following an alarming home invasion robbery to a 92-year old woman.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Victim unharmed when gun misfires, suspect arrested

Winter Haven Police officials say after two weeks of searching, they have finally found and arrested an "armed and extremely dangerous" suspect- wanted for trying to shoot a victim in the head.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Lake Wales News

DePalma honored by Coldwell Banker

PHOTO PROVIDED TO THE LAKE WALES NEWS Rick DePalma was awarded the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's International Diamond Society Designation.

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Tue May 07, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

"Extremely dangerous" man arrested for brutal stabbing

A little over a week after a brutal stabbing occurred, Winter Haven Police say they have their suspect behind bars.

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Business Journal

Mercantile Capital closes $3.7M loan for Winter Haven restaurant

Mercantile Capital Corp. closed a $3.7 million commercial loan for Guyer Corral Ventures LLC to finance the construction of a Golden Corral Buffet & Grill restaurant in Winter Haven.

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Sat May 04, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Man charged with possession of child porn

It started when Polk County Sheriff's Office Computer Crimes detectives received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possible transmission of a child pornography video from a residence in Winter Haven.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Dangerous felon in attempted fatal shooting

The Winter Haven Police Department is searching for a man they describe as a very dangerous and violent felon wanted in connection with the attempted fatal shooting of a person in a crowd at the Spring Lake Plaza on April 28.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Mass Transit

FL: Polk County Commission Nears Decision on Sales Tax for Roads

County commissioners are getting close to a decision on whether to give the go-ahead to put what likely will be a controversial transportation sales tax referendum on the November 2014 ballot.

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ABC Action News

Infant dies five days after crash

A 2-month-old girl has died from injuries sustained when the car she was riding in was involved in a crash on Havendale Boulevard in Winter Haven.

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Fire Warning for Polk County was issued at May 25 at 4:26AM EDT

 
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