Haines City News

Economic Development Council of Haines City has invited everyone to step into Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream when it hosts Haines City's first art gala from 6 to 9 p.m. July 19.

HAINES CITY City commissioners Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance that will require any residents in the city limits currently using a well to hook up to the city water system.

Think Central Florida agriculture and citrus, not blueberries, is likely what comes to mind.

Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Kincart, who was recently made the "Honorary Polk County Fire Chief" by David Cash, Polk ...

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 6:49 a.m. A Haines City man was sentenced Monday in federal court to three years and one month in prison for making false ...

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 1:51 a.m. James Stewart of Haines City, racing for Monster Energy Kawasaki, won his fifth consecutive race of 2008 on Sunday ...

Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 5:50 a.m. A Groveland woman was killed Tuesday afternoon when her car and a semi truck collided near Haines City, ...

A Haines City man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison on charges of possessing equipment that was used to make fake documents and Florida drivers' licenses, the U.S. attorney's office said.

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, Wash., swept both motos of the AMA Motocross Lites, extending his overall winning streak to four.

Polk County commissioners recently released $1 million for a housing assistance program called First Down, to assist home buyers with down payment and closing costs.

As Polk County continues to grow, residents will be able to voice their opinion on how that happens.

Fire has destroyed two homes at the Drift In Resort near Dundee, Polk County Fire said tonight.

Three teens were arrested in connection with a burglary May 31, when a car and property were stolen.

A Central and Southwest Florida developer will build a $250 million medical center off U.S. Highway 27, hoping to tap into the area's growing and aging population within the next year.

A jury has returned a guilty verdict for a man charged in the 1998 slaying of a Haines City police officer.

Nancy Marsh, who is retiring as media specialist at Haines City High School after 40 years, talks about her most memorable moments on Wednesday.

Published: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. HAINES CITY - Haines City Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of the fairy tale ...

Published: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 6:14 a.m. LAKELAND Gov.

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:04 a.m. Another dispatch from our Not-So-Surprising-News Bureau: Southeast Winter Haven has a lot of places to eat.

A 19-year-old Polk County man has been charged with manslaughter after he allegedly shot his friend Saturday night in Lakes Wales.