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St. Pete City Council approved almost $300,000 for three more high-water vehicles for St. Pete Fire Rescue. It comes after first responders rescued 430 people in the city during Hurricane Helene.

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — A Florida fire department rescued a man, woman and dog from their home, as floodwaters from Hurricane Milton rushed in. “Life jacket on the dog, life jacket on my wife.

Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 08:29 AM PDT (FOX40.COM) — A Stanislaus fire district is asking the Kern County Water Agency to keep the water on in a small community facing a potential water shut-off.

LAKELAND — A fire at the Imperial Swan Hotel in Lakeland has left families displaced by Hurricane Milton standing out in the cold wondering whether they have a place to rest their heads tonight.

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — A Florida fire department rescued a man, woman and dog from their home, as floodwaters from Hurricane Milton rushed in. “Life jacket on the dog, life jacket on my wife.

The city has 114 massive tanks that store water and help ensure consistent flow. All were full when the fire started Tuesday. Three 1 million-gallon tanks supply the hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.