Haines City news, events, and recommendations delivered free every morning.
● Checked Saturday, September 12, before the 6 AM send.
Struggling to find things to do in Haines City?
Newly launched
Subscribe freeUnsubscribe anytime.
Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 19 events, day by day →
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Find your go-to stylist: C & C Salon Suites gathers independent hairstylists, estheticians, nail techs, barbers, massage therapists, and tattoo artists in private suites at their Orlando location with an upscale, quiet, black-and-gold vibe.
Serious sweet-tooth fuel: For a treat that beats the grocery aisle, Hampton Chocolate Factory turns out hand-crafted chocolates alongside cones, ice cream sandwiches, and shakes.
Share plates, sip happy: Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery brings inventive, shareable dishes and creative cocktails together in a lively scene that actually feels fun on a weeknight.
Every spot worth knowing, in one place.
The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.
The five stories Haines City readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Samantha Adams, a 39-year-old Orlando woman, has been arrested for intentionally poisoning a 69-year year old man she met on a dating app.
Full story at fox13news.com ↗
A group of 12 adults and three juveniles from other Florida counties were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for stealing food and drinks from a Davenport Wawa.
Full story at westorlandonews.com ↗
Natalie Adjo, a 32-year-old woman from Winter Haven, has been arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail for attempted burglary of an unoccupied vehicle.
Full story at fox13news.com ↗
Lakeland, Florida, is considering increasing water-use penalties due to ongoing drought conditions.
Full story at theledger.com ↗
The 2026 Disney World weeks are becoming more affordable, with local passholders and Disney insiders noticing a significant shift in visitor numbers from June and July due to real-time data showing empty queues and decreased wait times.
Full story at thetravel.com ↗
The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.
Free, every morning.
Subscribe freeUnsubscribe anytime.