A fire this morning that left 10 people homeless was set intentionally, investigators say. ...more

March 9, 2009

An electrical fire destroyed a home at 1205 E. 15th Avenue in Tampa early Sunday morning. Shortly before 1:20 a.m., firefighters arrived at the house and reported smoke and flames coming from the one-story home, according to a news release from Tampa Fire Rescue. ...more

March 8, 2009

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations of supplies to help the agency stage a community outreach event for migrants. ...more

March 4, 2009

The poor economy hit home for Art Harriman, service director for the Highlands County office of the American Red Cross, when he learned Wednesday that his position had been cut due to financial considerations. ...more

February 24, 2009

PLANT CITY The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations of supplies to help the agency stage a community outreach event for migrants. ...more

February 23, 2009

Typically, when the county puts out a call for lifeguards, it gets 20 or 25 applicants. ...more

February 18, 2009

Firefighters responding to a call of two buildings ablaze on North Dixon Avenue Monday night had to regroup when a power line fell over a truck and on the front yard of a home, authorities say. ...more

February 16, 2009

Local shelters and pantries can stock up on groceries now that the federal government is dishing out five times more money this year. ...more

February 11, 2009

Glenn Fowler is a salt-and-pepper-haired 60-year-old who spends more time volunteering at the American Red Cross each week than most people do at their full-time jobs. ...more

February 9, 2009

Six people were displaced this morning after a fire erupted at a mobile home in Plant City, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said. ...more

February 5, 2009