‘Everything is ruined’: Oldsmar apartment fire leaves 7 families displaced
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
Clearwater lightning strike: Family displaced after bolt hits home
A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.
A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.
Hernando County firefighters battle fire at Weeki Wachee rental home
A family was inside when a home caught fire in Weeki Wachee early Monday morning, according to fire officials.
A family was inside when a home caught fire in Weeki Wachee early Monday morning, according to fire officials.
Tampa City Council seeks faster emergency response times in New Tampa
Tampa City Council members explored more ways to reduce emergency response times in New Tampa.
Tampa City Council members explored more ways to reduce emergency response times in New Tampa.
Lecanto home struck by lighting, smoke pours from garage: CCFR
A presumed lightning strike ignited a garage fire at a Lecanto home on Monday afternoon. Citrus County Fire Rescue crews responded quickly to contain the smoke and cut power to the home.
A presumed lightning strike ignited a garage fire at a Lecanto home on Monday afternoon. Citrus County Fire Rescue crews responded quickly to contain the smoke and cut power to the home.
Florida man accused of shooting, killing woman before setting house on fire
A Florida man is facing murder charges after a woman’s body was found inside a burning house.
A Florida man is facing murder charges after a woman’s body was found inside a burning house.
Pacific Rim restaurant owner vows to rebuild after blaze
A fire heavily damaged Pacific Rim, a staple Sarasota restaurant on Hillview Street, leaving its owners determined to rebuild after nearly 30 years in business.
A fire heavily damaged Pacific Rim, a staple Sarasota restaurant on Hillview Street, leaving its owners determined to rebuild after nearly 30 years in business.
Polk County firefighters battle fire at Battery USA in Lakeland: PCFR
Polk County Fire Rescue said it was working to extinguish a commercial structure fire on Combee Road in Lakeland. The building was a Battery USA store.
Polk County Fire Rescue said it was working to extinguish a commercial structure fire on Combee Road in Lakeland. The building was a Battery USA store.
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
Zephyrhills house fire kills beloved father, youth baseball coach
A fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a 44-year-old youth baseball coach inside his Zephyr Heights home, officials and family members said.
A fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a 44-year-old youth baseball coach inside his Zephyr Heights home, officials and family members said.
Firefighters battle car repair shop fire in Winter Haven
A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.
A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.
2 dead after fatal fire in Winter Haven home: WHPD
The Winter Haven Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire that killed 2 people on Sunday morning.
The Winter Haven Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating a fire that killed 2 people on Sunday morning.
1 dead after being pulled from burning Zephyrhills home
Pasco firefighters are investigating a deadly fire that sparked in a Zephyrhills neighborhood Thursday evening.
Pasco firefighters are investigating a deadly fire that sparked in a Zephyrhills neighborhood Thursday evening.
Pasco County fawn rescue: Two baby deer recovering after surviving 500-acre wildfire
Two baby deer rescued from a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres in Pasco County are recovering well at Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa.
Two baby deer rescued from a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres in Pasco County are recovering well at Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa.
State-of-the-art firefighter training center in Polk County features largest burn tower in the nation
Polk County Fire Rescue members can now train at their first-ever dedicated campus designed to simulate real-world emergencies. The state-of-the-art facility opened Tuesday in Winter Haven to support one of the busiest emergency organizations in Florida.
Polk County Fire Rescue members can now train at their first-ever dedicated campus designed to simulate real-world emergencies. The state-of-the-art facility opened Tuesday in Winter Haven to support one of the busiest emergency organizations in Florida.
Lightning strikes ignite 80 brush fires in June across 5 Bay Area counties
Emergency crews are battling a number of wildfires sparked by heavy lightning and severe drought conditions across Southwest Florida.
Emergency crews are battling a number of wildfires sparked by heavy lightning and severe drought conditions across Southwest Florida.
Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week
A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.
A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.
Firefighters battle massive industrial warehouse fire in Pinellas Park
Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park.
Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park.
Florida Forest Service warns of drought ahead of Fourth of July as wildfire threat remains present
Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.
Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.
Wimauma man hospitalized after being rescued from burning home: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews pulled a man from a burning home on 12th Street in Wimauma on Sunday night after receiving reports of an occupant trapped inside.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews pulled a man from a burning home on 12th Street in Wimauma on Sunday night after receiving reports of an occupant trapped inside.