Jacksonville firefighters return home after Texas flood deployment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Seven Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters returned home Saturday evening after a weeklong deployment…
Florida firefighters’ union speaks following firings, suspensions
St. Lucie firefighters’ union speaks out following firings and suspensions The St. Lucie County firefighters union is speaking…
‘Taxpayers don’t need this’: St. Lucie County Fire District veteran supports fired firefighters
A reported hazing incident involving electric shocks at the St. Lucie County Fire District has resulted in the…
Cape Coral firefighters respond to back-to-back house fires
Cape Coral firefighters respond to back-to-back house fires Sunday night CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral firefighters responded…
Miami firefighter accused of trying to punch off-duty police officer at Dolphin Mall, arrest records say
A city of Miami firefighter was arrested Thursday night after police say he threw a punch at an…
New Everglades wildfire in Broward burns thousands of acres, causes smoky conditions for metro areas
A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to…
Fort Lauderdale officials are urging residents to be safe using fireworks and sparklers ahead of Fourth of July
Local fire, police, and health officials are partnering to urge residents to exercise caution regarding fireworks, sparklers, and…
Legacy Six firefighters recognized with plaque at St. Pete Fire Rescue headquarters
The Brief City leaders and community members gathered as several St. Petersburg firefighters honored trailblazing achievements during a…
Florida firefighters rush to save ‘dog’ in canal, then realize it’s an exhausted coyote pup
In Florida, a call about a dog in distress led firefighters to an unexpected animal rescue. At a…
A ‘dog’ rescued from Florida lake by firefighters turned out to be coyote pup
It was a coyote who cried wolf. Authorities who rushed to rescue a “dog” struggling in a Florida…
Florida Home Burns After Years of Code-Enforcement Trouble and $2.5 Million in Fines
A Central Florida woman returned from a grocery trip Sunday to find her home on Avonwood Court engulfed…
Something Good: Award recognizes family of FHP Trooper Craig Gaines
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Today’s something good is a tribute to law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first…