Tallahassee Fire Department offers advice on how to stay prepared in case of a fire
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Tallahassee Fire Department says they have extinguished about a dozen structure fires in…
Jacksonville faces extreme drought, rising fire risk with minimal rain ahead this week
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re waking up in Jacksonville today, you’ve probably noticed the mornings are mild but…
Jacksonville braces for ‘exceptional drought’ as News4JAX meteorologist outlines water use warnings
Exceptional drought leads weather concerns JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I want to start with the most pressing issue for…
Who pays for fire protection? Two cities study a new answer | News
City leaders in Oldsmar and Safety Harbor have launched a formal effort to change how residents pay for…
St. Petersburg and American Red Cross partner to provide free smoke alarms in Harbordale Neighborhood
Smoke detector and fire alarm by BrianAJackson via iStock for WMNF News. St. Petersburg and the American Red…
Battery-induced fires increase in Hillsborough County
Public Safety Operations Complex Sign, courtesy of Hillsborough County’s media kit. Feb. 2026 Listen: Hillsborough County announced in…
people, pets, plants, pipes, vehicles and fire safety
As South Florida braces for its coldest temperatures since 2010, experts are advising residents on how to protect…
High fire risk from ongoing drought means fireworks aren’t safe in some Northeast Florida counties
Sparklers (Pixabay) Florida law usually allows personal-use fireworks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day — two…
CFO Blaise Ingoglia hosts a Turkey Safety Demonstration ahead of Thanksgiving
SOUTHWEST TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — According to the National Fire Protection Association, 52% of house fires are caused…