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Hialeah Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Gazebo Blaze

No injuries reported as crews prevent fire from spreading to nearby home

Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Longboat Key Townhomes

Dozens of firefighters battle blaze that started in a townhome and spread to a neighboring unit.

Massive Brush Fire Rages in Daytona Beach

Hundreds of acres burning as crews battle blaze near residential areas

Palm Beach County Opens 2 Cold Weather Shelters Amid Freezing Temps

Shelters activated as county sees upper 30s and low 40s with wind chills in the 30s.

Crews Battle Fire Near Arnold Palmer Drive in Orlando

The blaze has been burning for several hours in the MetroWest area.

Massive Fire Destroys Franktown Home

No injuries reported as neighboring fire departments respond to blaze on Empire Drive

Wellington Zoo Launches Fundraiser for Storm-Injured Birds

The influx of over 30 injured seabirds has overwhelmed the zoo's resources.

Central Florida Braces for Cold Front, Shelters Open

Gusty winds, rain, and plummeting temperatures prompt opening of cold-weather shelters in the region.

Water Main Break Shuts Down Road Near Hard Rock Casino in Dania Beach

Crews work to repair the break as authorities urge drivers to avoid the area.

Crash on I-95 South in West Palm Beach Snarls Traffic

Accident blocks lanes, causing delays for morning commuters

Fire Breaks Out at Longwood Strip Plaza

Multiple businesses affected, officials investigating cause

Early Morning Fire Engulfs North Miami Home

Firefighters respond to blaze, no injuries reported as flames are extinguished

Plane Found in Water Near Everglades, Search Underway

One person located, crews actively searching the remote area for any additional victims.

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at North Miami Home

Neighbor reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the roof of the residence.

Two Children Rescued After Boat Overturns During Sailing Lesson Near Dunedin

Emergency crews responded to the incident at a local marina on Sunday afternoon.

Crews Extinguish North Miami House Fire

No injuries reported after overnight blaze in residential neighborhood.

Animals Evacuated from Seminole County Pet Daycare After Nearby Fire

Four dogs and one cat safely removed from daycare as neighboring storage unit burned

Homestead Restores Water Pressure After Valve Error During Turnpike Project

City and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department quickly fixed the issue caused by a mistakenly closed valve.

Fire at West Palm Beach metal recycling facility closes portion of Okeechobee Road

Blaze at scrap yard believed to be accidental, no injuries reported

Fire Destroys Multiple Homes at Spring Hill RV Park

Hernando County authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze that left several residents displaced.