City of Winter Haven

The City of Winter Haven is currently seeking bids for Aluminum Modular Trench Shield System to protect utility workers. Additional information and specifications are available. For full details and to submit a bid, visit: https://ow.ly/AxoA50TQfLh

Not only will you get to see dozens of trucks and specialized equipment this Saturday, you can also meet the City's Ambassador Animals! Stop by and meet local species and learn all about them from our Natural Resources Team! About the Event: Saturday, October 26, 9:00 - 2:00, Winter Haven Regional Airport Get ready for a day full of excitement, exploration, and hands-on fun at Hands on Haven! This family-friendly event brings the Winter Haven community together for a unique, interactive experience featuring the ever-popular Touch-A-Truck and so much more! Don’t miss out on the ultimate hands-on event of the year! Bring the whole family, and get ready to explore, discover, and experience everything that makes Winter Haven exceptional. See you at Hands on Haven!

The newest addition to our Touch-A-Truck event - A dunk tank! Stop by for an opportunity to dunk the City Manager, Department Directors and more! Throws are free, but donations are encouraged. All proceeds will go the Aspiring Aviators Club at Winter Haven Regional Airport! About the Event: Saturday, October 26, 9:00 - 2:00, Winter Haven Regional Airport Get ready for a day full of excitement, exploration, and hands-on fun at Hands on Haven! This family-friendly event brings the Winter Haven community together for a unique, interactive experience featuring the ever-popular Touch-A-Truck and so much more! Key Activities * Touch-A-Truck: Explore an incredible variety of vehicles, from the newest garbage truck to fire trucks, police vehicles, heavy equipment, and even airplanes and the Tampa General helicopter! Kids and adults alike will love the chance to climb aboard, honk horns, and interact with the experts behind these machines. * Interactive Demos Every 30 Minutes: Check out exciting demos like the K9 unit, a thrilling extrication demonstration, and fun contests like hula hoop and dance-offs! * Hands-On Displays: Experience the thrill of being a firefighter with a Fire Course, navigate an obstacle course, explore urban forestry and litter control stations, participate in lawn games and contests, attend a storytime, and so much more! * CSI & Public Safety Exhibits: Dive into the world of crime scene investigation, try out obstacle courses, and see the latest from the Winter Haven CSI van, patrol vehicles, and even ambulance rescues. * New Technology: See a robotic field striper, experience augmented reality, and learn about all the innovative solutions being used every day throughout the City. Don’t miss out on the ultimate hands-on event of the year! Bring the whole family, and get ready to explore, discover, and experience everything that makes Winter Haven exceptional. See you at Hands on Haven!

Curious about what’s happening in Winter Haven? Wondering how the City is planning for a brighter future? Join us at the State of the City address to hear directly from Mayor Nathaniel J. Birdsong, Jr. and City Manager T. Michael Stavres! Get the inside scoop on Winter Haven’s new Five-Year Strategic Plan and learn about the exciting path forward. Don't miss it—be part of the conversation! #StateoftheCity #WinterHavenFL Tickets: https://ow.ly/1fz450TMc5y

🚨 Final reminder! There is only one day left to enter the #CaptureWinterHaven photo contest. Submit your best photos of Winter Haven by October 19 for a chance to win a swag-filled prize package and have your photos displayed at Hands on Haven. Send us a message with your photo or post it using #CaptureWinterHaven!

The City of Winter Haven is proud to announce the appointment of Vance Monroe as the new Chief of Police. Known for his unwavering commitment to public safety and a career marked by excellence, Monroe brings a wealth of experience to the Winter Haven Police Department. With decades of public service across military and law enforcement roles, he has demonstrated leadership that is both strategic and compassionate, prioritizing community engagement, proactive safety measures, and a vision for a connected and secure Winter Haven. The City is excited to begin this new chapter under his guidance, confident in his ability to lead the department with integrity and purpose. A public Oath of Office Ceremony will be held to formally welcome Chief Monroe to his new position on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Nora Mayo Hall, 500 Third St. NW, Winter Haven. The City invites the community to join us in celebrating this significant occasion and showing support for our new Chief.

The City will provide School's Out Camp Tuesday, October 15 while public schools remain closed following impacts from Hurricane Milton. Here are the details: * Children Kindergarten through Fifth Grade * $5 for City Residents, $10 for Non-Residents * 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. * Rotary Park (350 6th St NE) * Campers should come prepared with lunch, snacks, and a water bottle for the day

How do I apply for FEMA assistance? Polk County is included in FEMA-4834-DR for Individual Assistance (assistance to individuals and households). The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

🌟 Only a few more days to enter the #CaptureWinterHaven photo contest! Share your best shots in categories like nature, family, community events, and landmarks for the chance to be featured at Hands on Haven. Deadline is October 19 – get your entries in today! Entering is easy! Post your photo using #CaptureWinterHaven or send it to us via a direct message!

Important reminder as you clean up from Hurricane Milton: Debris must be separated according to FEMA guidelines. City crews have already begun pickups and will continue to systematically work through every road in the City. Please be patient as this work is done. Following these guidelines will ensure debris can be collected efficiently! If your recycling or garbage was not collected this week due to the storm, please leave your can curbside. We will continue to work through routes today.