The massive search for Denise Amber Lee of North Port, the 21-year-old daughter of a veteran sheriff's lieutenant, apparently ended Saturday with authorities' discovery of a shallow grave in Sarasota County containing the body of a white female. ...more

January 20, 2008

TAMPA - The massive search for Denise Amber Lee of North Port, the 21-year-old daughter of a veteran sheriff's lieutenant, apparently ended Saturday with authorities' discovery of a shallow grave in Sarasota County containing the body of a white female. ...more

January 19, 2008

Coast guard boats and helicopters are searching today for 14 sailors feared dead in chilly waters off South Korea after their cargo ship was thought to have sunk in high seas. ...more

December 26, 2007

A steel footbridge collapsed Tuesday in western Nepal under the weight of hundreds of people on their way to a fair, plunging scores about 100 feet into icy Himalayan waters. At least 15 people were killed and more than 100 were missing and feared dead, officials said. ...more

December 26, 2007

SEBRING — Thermal imaging cameras have changed the way firefighters fight fire, and now every fire truck in the city of Sebring is equipped with one. "We can now ensure for every call in the city we have this tool available," said Fire Chief Brad Batz. "Any entry firefighter will have this tool available for search and rescue." Firefighters actually have the camera in hand before they even pick up a hose. The screen generates thermal images of the fire scene, which are illuminated in various colors, even in the dark. Body heat can be detected, helping firefighters find victims, and fires can even be found through walls. ...more

December 15, 2007

SEBRING — It's not uncommon for firefighters to bust through doors and walls, crawl through smoke-filled rooms and tear through roofs to save lives. With this in mind, the Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Fire Department would rather err on the side of caution. Recently, in an attempt to train department staff, sessions have been held in the abandoned Candlelight restaurant, located at 5223 Sun 'n Lake Blvd. If you drive by and see smoke coming out of the building and fire trucks outside, don't fear for the worst. "Our firefighters have taken full advantage of the empty shell and have been conducting training exercises," said Sam Henderson, Sun 'n Lake's director of public safety. "The training emphasizes search, rescue, ventilation and firefighter survival drills." ...more

November 23, 2007

October is Fire Prevention Month, and the New Tampa Junior Woman's Club has teamed with Tampa Fire Rescue for a community awareness program today. ...more

October 20, 2007

The vibrant 'leap frog green' walls, neatly lined rows of skateboards and bookshelves adorned with metal plumbing were all part of Chris Cusanelli's design. ...more

October 8, 2007

TAMPA - Tampa Fire Rescue members will participate in a brief Sept. 11 memorial ceremony Tuesday at their respective fire stations. ...more

September 10, 2007