With donors tightening their purse strings and investments hurting, the local chapter of the American Red Cross has laid off 22 employees, almost half its staff. ...more

December 14, 2008

A mother and her four children escaped unharmed this morning from a house fire started by one of the youngsters, fire officials said. ...more

December 13, 2008

With donors tightening their purse strings and investments hurting, the local chapter of the American Red Cross has laid off 22 employees, almost half its staff. ...more

December 13, 2008

Three adults lost their home and were sent to a hospital Monday morning because of a blaze sparked by a malfunctioning medical oxygen generator, according to Pasco Fire Rescue. ...more

December 10, 2008

GOWERS CORNER -- Three adults lost their home and were sent to a hospital this morning because of a blaze sparked by a malfunctioning medical oxygen generator, according to Pasco Fire Rescue. "It's a total loss," said Assistant Chief Mike Ciccarello, estimating the damage at $118,000. ...more

December 8, 2008

A child playing with a lighter started a fire Sunday night that caused smoke damage to a St. Petersburg home, authorities say. ...more

December 8, 2008

When Albert Delarosa, Sonia Vasquez and their three children were burned out of their home last week, the Highlands County community responded by giving the family everything they needed to get a new start. ...more

December 7, 2008

A family of five, burned out of its house Saturday afternoon, needs help furnishing a new home. ...more

December 3, 2008

Hospital demand up 47 percent. ...more

December 2, 2008

Hernando County wants your blood. Especially right now. The holiday season is typically a slow time for blood donations because people are out shopping and making other plans. Normally, giving blood is not high on the list. ...more

December 2, 2008