The second-highest ranking officer in the fire district got a raise. ...more

June 26, 2008

TRINITY - Where's the fire? After numerous delays, the first fire station in the Trinity area is taking shape on Trinity Boulevard about a quarter mile east of S.R. 54. Crews could complete the project by spring 2009, county officials report. ...more

June 25, 2008

Six containers of radiological medical waste were discovered among the recyclables at the county landfill Monday afternoon. ...more

June 25, 2008

Six containers of radiological medical waste were discovered among the recyclables at the county landfill. ...more

June 23, 2008

When Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Station No. 24 is dedicated in honor of Leslie "Pete" Dennison on Monday, it will be a well-deserved accolade that would have touched Dennison, his admirers say. ...more

June 21, 2008

TAMPA - A native of Queens, N.Y., will be one of the top planners behind Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in January, according to promotions made at the Tampa Police Department on Wednesday. Marc Hamlin, who has been a captain in District 3 in East Tampa, became the new major in charge of the Special Support Division, which includes tactical, K-9 and marine officers and the safety coordination of the Super Bowl, the department said. Hamlin has been with the police department since 1990. ...more

June 11, 2008

Police Chief Stephen Hogue has picked a 30-year veteran to be the Tampa Police Department's new assistant chief. ...more

June 11, 2008

TAMPA - Police Chief Stephen Hogue has named a 30-year veteran as the Tampa Police Department's new assistant chief. ...more

June 10, 2008

A long and stable chapter in the history of the city's Fire and Emergency Services department moved a step nearer to its close this weekend. ...more

May 31, 2008

A tree trimmer died from electrocution when his chainsaw hit a power line this morning in Sarasota County, officials said. ...more

May 7, 2008