Winter Haven woman crowned Miss Florida 2026; winner, 23, is a ballet dancer and USF science major
Winter Haven woman crowned Miss Florida 2026; winner, 23, is a ballet dancer and USF science major
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Beachgoer killed by lightning strike while swimming in Florida: ‘Sounded like an atomic bomb went off’
One person was killed and three others were injured when a group of Florida beachgoers was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon -- with witnesses describi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida Man Friday: She Plays a Bloody Good Game of Pickleball
Wild Florida Man stories: DUI tractor, bloody pickleball, drug busts, and bear encounters in Colorado.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Cape Coral prepares for Fourth of July celebration with Florida's tallest flagpole
Cape Coral is setting up for its annual Fourth of July celebration, Red, White & Boom, featuring Florida's tallest flagpole and festivities over the Cape Cor...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Looking for Fourth of July fun without fireworks? Here are events across the Gulf Coast
Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Here are festivals, live music, markets, and family-friendly events happening across Southwest Florida.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida woman shoots, kills veteran during dispute about Walmart parking spot: authorities
An argument about a parking spot outside a Walmart in Florida took a tragic turn when a woman shot and killed a 62-year-old man, according to authorities.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
GALLERY: Which state has the best booth at the Great American State Fair?
WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including t...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida's tallest flagpole ready to soar for Fourth of July celebration
A towering symbol of patriotism is rising over a Florida coastal community just in time for the Fourth of July.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida’s tallest flagpole raised in Cape Coral park ahead of July 4th festivities
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — The tallest Florida flagpole marked a patriotic milestone ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.The 250-foot flagpole was raised ea...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
ONLY ON 48: Pilot details his emergency landing on Redstone Arsenal
Dennis Dunaway was flying with his friend and son on a routine trip from Huntsville to Florida when the oil leak began.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Man facing two counts of vehicular homicide
A man who allegedly killed two Florida residents in a head-on collision in 2024 faces misdemeanor vehicular homicide charges.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
She was attacked by a shark off Florida coast. It prompted an alert system
“I definitely see this law working in the future and I’m really excited to hopefully save lives,” she said.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Central Florida cooling centers open as homeless brace for the summer heat
As summer sets in, Central Florida's homeless population seeks refugee from soaring temperatures and humidity in county-designated cooling centers.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What now? Florida hospitality employers seek guidance after US Supreme Court upholds TPS terminations
Florida hotel and restaurant owners who stand to lose foreign-born workers facing the loss of their immigration protections have asked the U.S. for guidance...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Florida man faces 10 years for stealing Smokey Bear signs
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in prison for federal charges related to the theft of Smokey Bear signs from the Panhandle to Orlando in order to sell the...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fans line up to see Messi as Argentina, Cape Verde set for World Cup showdown at Miami Stadium
Argentina and Cape Verde are set to face off Friday in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup, with fans already gathering in South Florida hoping to catc...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Tampa Bay History Center's new exhibit reveals Florida's untold Revolutionary-era history
Florida has long had a reputation for independence. But during the American Revolution, the land that is part of the modern-day Tampa Bay area was not fighti...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
911 call, deputy body cam released in Florida alligator attack: 'She needs help'
Following a deadly alligator attack on 31-year-old Brittany Clark at the Little Big Econ State Forest, officials released 911 audio and body camera footage s...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fourth of July weekend lane closures: Bay Area interstates, highways and bridges affected through next week
Drivers traveling across the Bay Area should prepare for overnight lane closures and ongoing construction projects as the Florida Department of Transportatio...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Winter Haven is in Polk County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
ZIP Codes
33880, 33881, 33882, 33883, 33884, 33885, 33888
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Beachgoer killed by lightning strike while swimming in Florida: ‘Sounded like an atomic bomb went off’
One person was killed and three others were injured when a group of Florida beachgoers was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon -- with witnesses describi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida Man Friday: She Plays a Bloody Good Game of Pickleball
Wild Florida Man stories: DUI tractor, bloody pickleball, drug busts, and bear encounters in Colorado.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Cape Coral prepares for Fourth of July celebration with Florida's tallest flagpole
Cape Coral is setting up for its annual Fourth of July celebration, Red, White & Boom, featuring Florida's tallest flagpole and festivities over the Cape Cor...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Looking for Fourth of July fun without fireworks? Here are events across the Gulf Coast
Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Here are festivals, live music, markets, and family-friendly events happening across Southwest Florida.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida woman shoots, kills veteran during dispute about Walmart parking spot: authorities
An argument about a parking spot outside a Walmart in Florida took a tragic turn when a woman shot and killed a 62-year-old man, according to authorities.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
GALLERY: Which state has the best booth at the Great American State Fair?
WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including t...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida's tallest flagpole ready to soar for Fourth of July celebration
A towering symbol of patriotism is rising over a Florida coastal community just in time for the Fourth of July.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Florida’s tallest flagpole raised in Cape Coral park ahead of July 4th festivities
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) — The tallest Florida flagpole marked a patriotic milestone ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.The 250-foot flagpole was raised ea...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
ONLY ON 48: Pilot details his emergency landing on Redstone Arsenal
Dennis Dunaway was flying with his friend and son on a routine trip from Huntsville to Florida when the oil leak began.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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27.9992960, -81.7515070
Local Time
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