A local boater had his arm pinned under a pickup truck after an accident near the boat ramp at Veterans Memorial Park. ...more

October 31, 2009

Emergency workers are on the scene of a fatal accident involving a dump truck and a pedestrian in New Port Richey. ...more

April 28, 2009

Polk County emergency workers responded to a call about an explosion in Bartow this morning. The alarm came in just before 10:30 a.m. at the 1705 Mann Road industrial complex, authorities said. The complex includes Peace River Citrus and Ethanol of Florida. ...more

April 24, 2009

Authorities arrested a Sarasota man Friday in connection to a woman's rape and murder in DeSoto County in 1984 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene, police said. ...more

April 11, 2009

Emergency workers flew a 69-year-old man to Tampa General Hospital after they pulled him out from under a tree limb that fell on him. Authorities say his injuries could be considered life threatening. ...more

April 10, 2009

Five Pasco County firefighters and paramedics have been recognized for rescuing two people from a burning home. ...more

March 13, 2009

Five Pasco County firefighters and paramedics recently received recognition for rescuing two victims from a burning home. ...more

March 7, 2009

Troy Donaldson today earned the title of Pasco County Employee of the Year. County Commission Chairman Jack Mariano presented the proclamation to Donaldson for his bravery helping a traffic accident victim on July 30, 2008. ...more

February 24, 2009

Sarasota County will immediately change how it handles 911 calls as a result of an infant's death last month, when emergency workers were sent to an address 30 miles from the baby's home. ...more

February 11, 2009

Whether you're traveling on the road or in the friendly skies, Alison Rhodes, also known as "The Safety Mom," shares these tips for keeping your children safe in a plane, train, automobile or hotel room. ...more

December 12, 2008