Residents in New Tampa soon will have a new fire station and firefighters in their neighborhood, courtesy of the federal government. ...more

October 8, 2009

JACKSONVILLE (AP) — City officials have condemned the home where a 71-year-old woman was found dead in garbage piled 8 feet deep. ...more

October 8, 2009

Across the Tampa Bay area and around the world, children and parents took to the streets Wednesday morning for International Walk to School Day. The event, which boasts millions of participants worldwide, is intended to raise awareness of the need for communities to be pedestrian-friendly. ...more

October 8, 2009

1 percent to 4.2 percent Range of merit raises for police officers, firefighters and general employees ...more

October 1, 2009

A small plastic bag containing cocaine was found in a washing machine at a St. Petersburg fire station recently, leading to two separate investigations, police said. The police department heard of the find at a station at 4701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S. shortly before 5 p.m. Friday, said St. Petersburg police spokesman Bill Proffitt. ...more

September 24, 2009

A fire broke out in an unoccupied house this morning in south St. Petersburg, but it was brought under control in about 10 minutes, and much of the residence was salvaged, St. Petersburg fire officials say. ...more

September 17, 2009

PENSACOLA (AP) — Perdido Key firefighters say two Louisiana tourists drowned at a Pensacola beach and 11 swimmers were rescued. ...more

September 16, 2009

The victims of the Sept. 11 attacks were remembered today at a ceremony that included a moment of silence, prayers and an honor guard. ...more

September 11, 2009

A 7-month-old baby was burned when his father accidentally spilled cooking oil on him late Wednesday night. ...more

September 3, 2009

Jay-Z will hold a Sept. 11 benefit concert in New York City. ...more

August 31, 2009