A fire that started in a kitchen area of 14308 Hensel Lane in Avalon Village Apartments about 12:05 a.m. today displaced several people, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. No one was injured. ...more

September 3, 2008

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September 1, 2008

TAMPA Two people were forced from their home after a fire broke out in their two-story home, Tampa fire officials said. ...more

August 30, 2008

Disasters include more than hurricanes and wildfires. Even puppy mill rescues may call for rushing trained professionals to the aid of animal victims. ...more

August 14, 2008

On a piece of barren land on the western edge of this capital, a refugee camp is steadily swelling as families displaced by the heavy bombardment in southern Afghanistan arrive in batches. ...more

August 3, 2008

The Polk County chapter of the American Red Cross has been far busier in the past 12 months than in the previous year, helping 207 families from July 1 to June 30. ...more

July 9, 2008

Two apartments were heavily damaged tonight when a fire threatened a 16-unit building at The Pavilions at Ballast Point in South Tampa, but no one was hurt. ...more

July 6, 2008

TAMPA - Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that damaged a home in the 1500 block of East Palifox Street, Tampa Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

July 2, 2008

Firefighters saved a downtown Sebring home from a fire early Tuesday morning. ...more

July 2, 2008

As floodwaters began to rise this spring, forcing thousands from their homes, Sgt. Kent Choate oversaw one of the larger evacuation efforts, providing shelter to hundreds of animals whose owners had been displaced. ...more

June 30, 2008