Pasco County officials will seek $4.5 million in federal help this week in hopes of filling nearly three dozen firefighting jobs, the majority of them cut from the county budget Oct. 1. ...more

December 16, 2009

A two-alarm fire ripped through an office complex this morning, destroying four offices. ...more

December 3, 2009

It's time to turn our attention to the upcoming holiday season. This year, as we watch our economy struggling to recover, Toys for Tots of East Pasco needs to set our sights higher than ever before. Here in Pasco County, the number of children living below the poverty level continues to grow. Providing a joyous Christmas for these "at risk" tots continues to challenge our program and our caring community. ...more

November 27, 2009

Arrest warrants have been issued for two Arkansas brothers in the recent slaying of a 45-year-old Sarasota man, police say. ...more

July 31, 2009

Hillsborough County firefighters conducted water rescue drills this week in preparation for the busy July Fourth holiday weekend. The training, which was conducted off Little Harbor Pier in Ruskin, included plucking would-be victims from the rough waters of the Bay. There were also drills related to navigational techniques and search patterns. ...more

July 3, 2009

Youngsters raced up and down the sidewalks at Rotary's Camp Florida in their electric wheelchairs Wednesday, heading from one carnival booth to another, with no sign that the sweltering heat might dampen their fun. ...more

June 11, 2009

People with respiratory problems are urged to stay indoors because of smoky conditions caused by multiple wildfires burning in eastern and central Florida and two brush fires in Hernando County. ...more

May 14, 2009

Polk County firefighters put out a blaze at an animal feed warehouse in Lakeland tonight. ...more

April 5, 2009

One home was destroyed and three others damaged in a large brush fire north of Lake Wales, where 200 homes have been evacuated. ...more

March 29, 2009

One home was destroyed and three others have been damaged in a large brush fire north of Lake Wales, where 200 homes are being evacuated. ...more

March 29, 2009