Bay Area firefighters continue to respond to brush fire calls as parts of region remain under burn ban
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
Several animals found dead after house fire in Crystal River: CCFR
Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Two teen boys killed during Inverness tunnel collapse honored during celebration of life: ‘We all hurt’
A celebration of life service was held at Cornerstone Church on Highland Boulevard in Inverness for two teenagers who were killed when a tunnel they dug out of sand collapsed on top of them.
A celebration of life service was held at Cornerstone Church on Highland Boulevard in Inverness for two teenagers who were killed when a tunnel they dug out of sand collapsed on top of them.
Celebration of life for teens killed in tunnel collapse
The city of Inverness gathered to say goodbye to two teens who died in an accidental tunnel collapse. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The city of Inverness gathered to say goodbye to two teens who died in an accidental tunnel collapse. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Electric bicycle battery sparks Citrus County house fire: CCFR
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging.
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging.
Hernando woman arrested in murder-for-hire plot: CCSO
An 81-year-old Hernando woman was arrested after investigators say she tried to hire someone to commit murder.
An 81-year-old Hernando woman was arrested after investigators say she tried to hire someone to commit murder.
Smoking materials may have sparked fire that burned Lecanto mobile home: CCFR
A Lecanto mobile home was destroyed by a fire that broke out on Thursday night, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A Lecanto mobile home was destroyed by a fire that broke out on Thursday night, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Citrus County family of teen who died after tunnel collapse donates organs: 'A blessing in all this tragedy'
Outside UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville Wednesday morning, hundreds from the community mourned the loss of two teenagers tragically taken too soon.
Outside UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville Wednesday morning, hundreds from the community mourned the loss of two teenagers tragically taken too soon.
Citrus County community grieving after 2 teens die in tunnel collapse: ‘They were just kids’
The tight-knit community in Citrus County is in shock and grieving as they remember two teens — best friends — who died in a horrific tragedy.
The tight-knit community in Citrus County is in shock and grieving as they remember two teens — best friends — who died in a horrific tragedy.
Citrus County mobile home fire sends 1 to hospital: CCFR
One person was hospitalized following a mobile home fire in Citrus County on Tuesday morning.
One person was hospitalized following a mobile home fire in Citrus County on Tuesday morning.
Hole collapses on Inverness middle school students killing 1, critically injuring 1: CCSO
A middle school student is dead, and another is in the hospital after a hand-dug hole collapsed in Citrus County.
A middle school student is dead, and another is in the hospital after a hand-dug hole collapsed in Citrus County.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Citrus County woman receives life-extending treatment after advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Mickie Rich, 65, of Homosassa, was facing what she believed would be her last holiday season after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Mickie Rich, 65, of Homosassa, was facing what she believed would be her last holiday season after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Garbage truck slams into mobile home after being rear-ended by pumping truck: FHP
A garbage truck was propelled into a Hernando County mobile home after being rear-ended by a pumping truck on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A garbage truck was propelled into a Hernando County mobile home after being rear-ended by a pumping truck on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Armed person barricaded inside Inverness home: Citrus County SWAT on scene
An armed person has barricaded themselves inside a home in Inverness, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
An armed person has barricaded themselves inside a home in Inverness, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
Driver ejected, dies after truck overturns and strikes pole in Inverness crash: FHP
A 28-year-old man was ejected and killed in a rollover crash after his pickup truck struck a utility pole in Inverness early Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 28-year-old man was ejected and killed in a rollover crash after his pickup truck struck a utility pole in Inverness early Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Rescued parrots find a home at Inverness sanctuary
Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary at 84 N Florida Avenue in Inverness takes in birds that are abandoned, confiscated or turned over by their owners because they can no longer care for them.
Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary at 84 N Florida Avenue in Inverness takes in birds that are abandoned, confiscated or turned over by their owners because they can no longer care for them.
Florida couple's costly fight for justice after hit-and-run trial delays
Janice Boulay was struck by a driver in a Massachusetts parking lot in April 2021. The crash shattered her knee, broke her hand and leg, and left her hospitalized and in rehabilitation for months.
Janice Boulay was struck by a driver in a Massachusetts parking lot in April 2021. The crash shattered her knee, broke her hand and leg, and left her hospitalized and in rehabilitation for months.
Fire breaks out at vacant Crystal River mobile home: CCFR
A fire broke out at a mobile home in Crystal River on Friday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A fire broke out at a mobile home in Crystal River on Friday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.