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Published October 01Live Music in Winter Haven This Weekend
Looking for live music this weekend? There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy local musicians and live entertainment around the Winter Haven area, with performances Thursday through Sunday. Thursday, October 1 Tanner’s Lakeside will have Tony Knight performing from 4:30 to 7:30…
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Published October 02Polk County High School Football Week 7 Preview
By Ethan Jones: Week 7 is here, and once again, Polk County is gearing up for another Friday night filled with exciting high school football matchups. As the season continues to move along, the games are becoming more important, the district races are starting to take shape, and…
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Published October 02Fire Station One Open House Set for October 10
Fire Station 1 is opening its doors, and you’re invited! Join the City of Winter Haven for a morning of family fun, games, refreshments, station tours and fire engines, plus a bounce house! When: Saturday, October 109:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Where: Fire Station 1 Ave G SW, Winter Haven…
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Published October 02Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Dead Donkey, Multiple Dead Cats Found At Property
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59-year-old Melissa McKinney of Logan Lane in Winter Haven after an investigation by the Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit and Environmental Crimes detectives. The investigation began earlier in the week…
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Published October 01You Are Invited To The Carillon Bell Tower Ribbon Cutting
City of Winter Haven – Where: 400 East Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FL When: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Come join us for the official ribbon cutting of the Carillon Bell Tower! Friday, October 16th, at 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in South Central Park (400 Central…
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Published September 305th Annual Saving Lives Matter Fundraiser Being Hosted at Tanner’s Lakeside on Sat. Oct. 3
5th Annual Saving Lives Matter Fundraiser Being Hosted at Tanner’s Lakeside on Sat. Oct. 3by James Coulter Five years ago, her fiancé passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest. In the aftermath of that loss, she turned grief into action, launching a mission that has since placed…
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Published September 29Polk State College Hosting FallFest October 10
Polk State College – FallFest, the word conjures up a cool autumn day on Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus, filled with happy families enjoying a variety of activities. Thousands trek to the campus each second Saturday in October to enjoy the event that features a craft…
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Published September 29Winter Haven Approves $6.1K Commissioner Raise, $6.5K for Mayor
Winter Haven Approves $6.1K Commissioner Raise, $6.5K for Mayorby James Coulter In lieu of a 3 percent cost‑of‑living bump for all city employees, Winter Haven’s elected leaders are getting raises of $6.1 thousand for commissioners and $6.5 thousand for the mayor. At their…
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Published September 28Winter Haven Reviews $377.2M Budget, Tentatively Sets 6.59 Millage Rate for FY 2027
Winter Haven Reviews $377.2M Budget, Tentatively Sets 6.59 Millage Rate for FY 2027by James Coulter As Winter Haven’s population grows, residents will see their property tax bills grow next year. On Tues., Sept. 15, 2026, Winter Haven city commissioners reviewed the upcoming…
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Published September 28Winter Haven Police: 15-Year-Old Girl Shot, 19-Year-Old Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
A 19-year-old Winter Haven man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he shot a 15-year-old girl Sunday night. According to the Winter Haven Police Department, officers responded to a residence on Avenue K NE at approximately 10:36 p.m. September 27 after receiving…
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Published September 28Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation Donates Five AEDs to City of Winter Haven
Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation has donated five automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the City of Winter Haven, bringing the foundation’s AED placements to numbers 105 through 109. The five AEDs were sponsored by the Winter Haven Hospital Bostick Heart Center and presented…
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Published September 28City Hall Parking Lots Will Be Closed September 30
City Hall parking lots will be closed Wednesday, September 30 while they mill, pave, and stripe the parking areas. City Hall will still be open during the work. Parking is available nearby, and visitors can use the sidewalks to reach offices. Need to pay your water bill? Parking…