One person was killed and another was injured early Monday in a mobile home fire in Odessa. According to officials, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded just after 6 a.m. to a fire in the Silver Dollar Golf/Trap and RV Resort. The firefighters found flames shooting through the roof of the…
A St. Petersburg tree trimmer is lucky to be alive after he was shocked by 7,200 volts of electricity. In June, the man was working at a home on 25th Avenue North when his pole hit a power line. The man was knocked unconscious and when he woke up he…
For most, Labor Day weekend symbolizes the unofficial end of summer. As a three-day weekend, this gives many Americans the chance to celebrate with friends and family one more time before fall comes around and the weather gets cooler. Whether you plan on taking one last road trip for a…
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. refuses to cooperate with the government’s investigation of its air bags. The NHTSA announced on Friday that it will impose fines of $14,000 a day that will continue until key safety information is provided. Here are the…
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 11,400 fireworks injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms during the month surrounding July 4th last year. A good amount of these injuries were reportedly from people misusing fireworks. The most common injuries happened from lighting fireworks too close to someone, lighting…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging everyone to “Deck the Halls” safely this holiday season. An estimated 15,000 people will be injured this holiday season based on the number of people sent to emergency rooms across the nation last November and December. The worst of the injuries reported involved…
St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue responded to a fire that broke out at a residential home Sunday morning. Officials claim they viewed heavy smoke and fire coming from the one story home around 5:16 a.m. The occupant, 41-years-old, was found exiting the side door. He was treated by paramedics for…