The U.S. military isn't ready for a catastrophic attack on the country, and National Guard forces don't have the equipment or training they need for the job, according to a report. ...more

February 1, 2008

What would you do if a nearby chemical plant suddenly exploded or perhaps a major gas line was deliberately ruptured in your neighborhood? Do you have a plan? Would you know what to do to protect your family, home or business? ...more

January 23, 2008

A 64-year-old woman likely suffered a broken leg after she was hit by a motorcyclist who left her on the side of the road. ...more

January 22, 2008

A 64-year-old woman likely suffered a broken leg after she was hit by a motorcyclist who left her on the side of the road. ...more

January 21, 2008

Polk County sheriff's Deputy Paul Buoniconti didn't think the man could survive. Amid the fiery Interstate 4 pileup, the victim's car was pinned beneath a tractor-trailer, which in turn was wedged between two other vehicles. ...more

January 15, 2008

A few months ago, I witnessed a two-car accident at the corner of Elgin Boulevard and Barclay Avenue on the edge of Spring Hill. ...more

January 9, 2008

Hernando County residents continue to increase their demands for emergency workers. Calls for service to city and county first responders went up as much as 20 percent during the year, though the spike is considerably less than 2006's. ...more

January 5, 2008

It hit almost without warning. Although there had been a tornado watch on television, Mitch Cross and his wife, Marge, didn't pay much attention. How many tornado watches had they seen before, without incident? ...more

December 25, 2007

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

December 20, 2007

Joe Daniels' voice still catches when he recalls watching people jump from the World Trade Center's north tower on Sept. 11, 2001. After another plane hit the second tower, he ran frantically with others to get out of the area. ...more

December 10, 2007