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Smoke from structure fire causes traffic delays in Winter Haven

Dispatcher answers 911 call from own daughter about house fire
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Officials said the smoke from a structure fire is causing traffic delays in Winter Haven.

The Winter Haven Fire Department is currently working the fire at Avenue L NE and E Lake Silver Drive NE.

Officials are asking the public to avoid the area if possible. There are no injuries at this time.

This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

Florida veteran served in Gulf War loses citizenship fight, fears deportation

A Florida veteran who served in the U.S. Marines during the Persian Gulf War has lost his federal court case in his decade-long fight for U.S. citizenship — and now faces deportation to a country that may no longer claim him.

Florida veteran served in Gulf War loses citizenship fight, fears deportation