Florida Today

By the People, for the People

Emergency Response

Recent news

Hilliard Community Rallies to Feed Firefighters Battling Nassau County Wildfire

Residents of the small town step up to support first responders during major blaze.

Eustis Raises Stormwater Fees After Flooding

City officials increase rates for the first time since 2014 to address infrastructure needs.

Plane Crashes Into Wesley Chapel Subdivision

Officials confirm one fatality as FAA and NTSB investigate the incident.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Jupiter

Aircraft skids into field after touching down on road in Hungryland Preserve

Highway in Bradford County closed due to trailer fire

Firefighters battle blaze that spread to nearby woods

Small Plane Damaged in Emergency Landing on Florida Road

The lone occupant was uninjured after the aircraft landed on Indiantown Road in northern Palm Beach County.

Small Plane Damaged in Emergency Landing on Palm Beach Road

The sole occupant was uninjured, according to fire rescue officials.

Crews Battle Blaze Consuming Two Homes in Havana

Firefighters work to extinguish fire that erupted in residential neighborhood

Key Biscayne Approves Stormwater Plan Ahead of Critical Council Vote

Local committee unanimously backs new approach, setting stage for pivotal council decision.

Explosion at Inverness distillery injures 3

Fire breaks out after blast at downtown facility

Boca Raton Bridge Malfunction Shuts Down Spanish River Boulevard and A1A

Westbound and eastbound lanes at the key intersection are closed, causing detours and delays for drivers.

Firefighters Contain Sailboat Blaze at Fort Pierce Marina

No injuries reported as crews quickly extinguished the 30-foot vessel fire.

Firefighters Extinguish Sailboat Blaze at Fort Pierce Marina

Crews battled a fire on a 30-foot dry-docked vessel at Riverside Marina.

Drydocked Sailboat Fire Extinguished at Riverside Marina

No other vessels or structures affected, St. Lucie Fire District says

Brush Fire Spreads to Tampa's Copeland Park

Firefighters evacuate park, contain blaze within 30 minutes

New Smyrna Beach Residents Build Natural Coquina Seawall

Homeowners race to complete project before turtle nesting season begins.

Brush Fire Prompts Road Closures in Hilliard

Nassau County authorities report a growing blaze near Conner Nelson Road.

Decatur County Emergency App Expands Beyond Weather Alerts

New app features aim to save lives during disasters and emergencies.

Explosion and Fire at Citrus County Distillery Shuts Down Downtown Inverness

Three people were injured, one seriously, in the incident at Storm Distillery.

Sumter County Launches $750,000 Flood Study for Lake Panasoffkee

Officials say the study will guide efforts to protect homes, improve roads, and plan more proactive flood management.