An explosion and fire at a chemical plant killed four people Wednesday and injured at least 14, fire officials said. ...more

December 20, 2007

Another hurricane season has come and gone and fortunately our state avoided the big storms this year. However, we can't let down our guard because another potentially dangerous time – brush fire season – is upon us. While brush fire season doesn't seem to draw the attention as hurricanes do, wild fires can be deadly and destructive. If you don't believe that, check with the folks in California. Now is the time to make homes as safe as possible from the threat of brush fires. ...more

December 17, 2007

AVON PARK — The Florida Division of Forestry will start a controlled burn of approximately 30 acres of land in the Avon Park Lakes area today, by 1 p.m. ...more

October 23, 2007