While most of the nation watched in awe as all 155 passengers and crew were plucked safely from a floating jetliner in the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, officials with Tampa Fire Rescue observed with a critical eye. ...more

January 16, 2009

TAMPA -- Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex for about an hour this morning, dousing the blaze before anyone was injured. Damage was estimated at about $25,000, authorities said. ...more

January 16, 2009

The attorney for Washington Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes said the ex-Tampa Bay Rays player expects to meet next week's deadline to pay more than $40,000 in court-ordered child support and alimony to his estranged wife. ...more

January 16, 2009

A federal office building in downtown Tampa was evacuated this afternoon when a suspicious package was found in the mailroom, authorities say. Seventy-five people working in the building, which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services workers, were evacuated about 1:45 p.m., Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Bill Wade said in a written statement. ...more

January 15, 2009

There was a small fire in a restroom this morning at Monroe Middle School in South Tampa. ...more

January 15, 2009

Two Chihuahuas died tonight from smoke inhalation after a fire started in the attic of their owners' Rogers Avenue home, Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Bill Wade said. ...more

January 12, 2009

Tampa Fire Rescue crews are searching a home in the Sulphur Springs area to make sure nobody is trapped after a house fire. ...more

December 31, 2008

The Florida Aquarium will host Aqua Eve, a New Year's celebration with entertainment; food, beer, wine and a champagne toast. ...more

December 24, 2008

Firefighters doused a blaze at an East Tampa apartment this morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. ...more

December 22, 2008

TAMPA -- Tampa fire inspectors plan to visit Without Walls International Church this afternoon to ensure fire alarms and sprinklers work properly in its sanctuary and administrative building, said Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Bill Wade. The city's code enforcement board gave the church until today to inspect the sprinklers and alarms and make roughly 20 repairs to the two buildings. ...more

December 17, 2008