Winter Haven/Davenport child safety crisis/school issues (TOP PRIORITY)
Key Questions
What happened at the illegal house party in Davenport?
A 16-year-old was arrested after gunfire erupted at an illegal house party in Davenport, resulting in one death and two injuries. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident.
When and where was the 50th Annual Polk County Schools Poetry Contest Awards ceremony held?
The ceremony took place on May 11, 2026, at Branscomb Auditorium on the Florida South campus. It celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Polk County Schools Poetry Contest.
What child safety and school-related issues are covered in this highlight?
The highlight addresses multiple incidents including a missing child, a hit-and-run at Mater Academy, a shooting at ChampionsGate, and school board land decisions. Additional updates involve predator stings and domestic assaults in the area.
PCSO missing Wyatt Hambrick; Mater Academy hit-and-run; ChampionsGate shooting; PCBOE land rejection; stings with 19 predators; new WH domestic assault Jeremy Miller 39yo multiple felonies; mental health/foster/sports updates; 50th Annual Polk County Schools Poetry Contest awards; teen arr in Davenport house party shooting; Auburndale High graduation denial with community support; Judd teen takeover warnings.