A judge ruled a Winter Haven woman accused of a deadly hit-and-run, killing an eight-year-old boy remain behind bars.

A 30-year-old woman is in custody, facing charges related to a hit-and-run that killed an 8-year-old and injured a 10-year-old, according to Polk County deputies.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest fire burned more than 400 acres near State Road 60 in the River ...

The boys were attending a function at Faith Baptist Church on Crystal Beach Drive near Winter Lake Road when they were struck ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Parts of the Bay area will have Election Day races Tuesday, most notably the city of Lakeland. The Lakeland mayor’s spot, along with two commission seats, will be determined on ...

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — A Lake County food pantry is working to keep its shelves stocked during a tough post-holiday crunch. Lake Cares in Mount Dora says its donations have fallen as the need to feed ...

Sunday evening on Crooked Lake turned into a race against time after a canoe carrying two men overturned far from the shoreline. The Polk ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Parts of the Central Florida area will have Election Day races Tuesday, most notably the city of Orlando. Amend Residency Requirement and Providing for Forfeiture of Office for ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A fast-moving investigation into a fatal hit-and-run outside a Winter Haven church has led Polk County detectives to a vehicle believed to ...

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