Orange County Fire Rescue marks 6 months of blood transfusion program
Orange County Fire Rescue is celebrating a milestone in a program that allows EMS crews to give blood transfusions to patients before they arrive at a hospital.
Rock The Country festivalgoers urged to stay safe, hydrated as intense heat continues
Festivalgoers heading to Rock The Country music festival in Ocala this weekend are urged to stay hydrated and safe as the area will see near-record heat.
No injuries, no structures at risk after 250-acre brush fire near Osteen, firefighters say
The Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association announced Saturday afternoon that firefighters were responding to a โmajorโ brush fire near Osteen.
Brevard Fire Rescue shows CPR training with Jaguars player who lost father to cardiac arrest
Brevard County Fire Rescue demonstrated CPR training Tuesday alongside a NFL player and local football star who has a personal connection to cardiac arrest.
2 die when gyrocopter crashes, catches fire in Clay County, sheriff says
Two people died Saturday morning when an experimental helicopter known as a gyrocopter crashed and caught fire on private property off County Road 214 in the Melrose area of Clay County, Sheriff Michelle Cook said.
How do you keep children safe from drowning? Parents offer ideas
As summer rushes in and families get ready to have fun in the water, News 6 spoke to local officials about what parents can do to keep their children safe.
Fire at metal salvage yard in Osceola County closes roads, fire officials say
Osceola County fire officials responded to flames at a metal salvage yard on Monday afternoon, according to a tweet from the department.
Osceola County firefighters bring awareness to life-saving program helping expectant mothers
The program is a safety net to help pregnant girls or women who wish to legally surrender their infant.
Man mixing chemicals in garage severely injured during explosion
Osceola County Fire Rescue says a man was injured during a chemical explosion at a home in St. CLOUD, Fla. โ A man suffered severe burns when the chemicals he was mixing in a garage exploded Tuesday afternoon, according to Osceola Fire Rescue. Officials said the explosion happened in the Live Oak Lake community in St. Cloud and the victim suffered injuries to his hands, torso and abdomen. The hazmat unit deployed a laser spectrometer to help identify the unknown chemicals but officials havenโt released details on what exactly was in the home.
INTERACTIVE MAP: COVID-19 vaccine sites in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Florida is increasing its coronavirus vaccine distribution which began in the last week of 2020, as counties add more vaccine sites. In early January, Florida was vaccinating three priority groups: Health care workers, long-term care facility staff and residents and people 65 or older. The health care group includes people who work outside hospitals, including EMTs and paramedics as well as Florida Department of Health staff. Florida was allocated 1.15 million COVID-19 vaccine shots as of Jan. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To best track vaccinations, News 6 made an interactive map of all the sites around Central Floridaโs 10 county region.
Residents helped out of Merritt Island home after attic fire
A home caught on fire on Banana Drive in Merritt Island. MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. โ Brevard County Fire Rescue crews quickly contained an attic fire that caused a chimney to collapse early Monday, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. Several firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control as smoke billowed from the upper portion of the home. Crews walked through the home and used ventilators to clear out the smoke. A fire inspector was expected to comb through the site to determine the cause of the fire.
Three people injured during house fire in DeLand
DELAND, Fla. โ Three people were injured in a house fire that broke out Sunday morning in DeLand, according to the DeLand Fire Department. According to authorities, there were heavy fire conditions throughout most of the home by the time rescue crews arrived at the scene. All of the occupants were able to exit the house, according to firefighters, but a majority of the contents inside the house were destroyed from the fire. Two people from the house were treated for injuries at the scene of the fire, and one other person was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to authorities. The American Red Cross is now working to assist four displaces adults, three minors and eight dogs.
PHOTOS: Marion firefighters save woman, dogs from motel blaze
MARION COUNTY, Fla. โ Marion County Fire Rescue says its firefighters saved a woman who was confined to her bed and two dogs from a raging fire at a motel in Belleview Friday evening. Marion County firefighters rescued two small dogs from a fire at the Vin Mar Motel. (Marion County Fire Rescue)Crews made sure the flames didnโt spread to adjoining rooms and by about 6:40 p.m., the fire was deemed under control. โI could be no prouder of the men and women of Marion County Fire Rescue this evening. Our firefighters did exactly what our citizens expect in carrying out our mission of saving lives and protecting property.
1 girl dead, 2 hospitalized after overdosing in Holly Hill, police say
HOLLY HILL, Fla. โ One girl is dead and two others are hospitalized after Holly Hill police say the three teens, ages 15 and 16, were found Tuesday night suffering from signs of an overdose. Authorities investigate after teens overdose at Holly Hill home, police say. The Holly Hill Police Department is working with the State Attorneyโs Office and the Department of Children and Families to investigate the incident. Police investigate after teens overdose in Holly Hill. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Holly Hill Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 386-248-9478.
Experimental plane crashes on Melbourne Beach, injuring 1
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. โ An experimental aircraft crashed Friday morning on Melbourne Beach, officials said. The Sheriffโs Office said the pilot took off from the airport in Valkaria and the engine died before he tried landing on the beach. Emergency responders reported the plane had about 20 gallons of fuel but none of it leaked onto the beach after crashing. Melbourne Beach resident Rick OโConnor took pictures of the upside down plane. โItโs pretty amazing, sent it up to my grandchildren, show them what I found on the beach today,โ OโConnor said.
PHOTOS: Ford Mustang crushed by Publix delivery truck in SR 528 crash
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. At least one person is injured following a crash that left a car pinned underneath a Publix delivery truck, according to Orange County Fire Rescue crews. Rescue crews tweeted photos of the crash showing a black Ford Mustang that appeared to be crushed after sliding underneath the semi on westbound State Road 528 in Orange County. The front portion of the vehicle, which was wedged underneath the middle of the truck, between its front and back sets of wheels, appeared to be completely mangled in the photos. pic.twitter.com/gLPZmp9A8o OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) September 3, 2020According to Fire Rescue officials, at least one woman was rushed to a nearby hospital as a trauma alert patient. Fire Rescue officials said all westbound lanes of the Beachline were closed following the crash.
Body found near burning car in rural DeLand neighborhood
DeLAND, Fla. A body was found Tuesday afternoon near a burning vehicle in a rural neighborhood in DeLand, deputies said. The body was discovered around 1:30 p.m. near Bear Paw Lane and Bright Way. According to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office, sheriffs deputies, Air One, DeLand police and multiple units from Volusia County Fire Rescue were called to the scene for a vehicle fire, which ignited the surrounding grass. When the vehicle fire was extinguished, deputies observed the body, officials said. Detectives are working to identify the body and determine the cause of death.
Firefighters from three agencies battle fire in Cocoa home
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. Firefighters from three agencies battled a fire in a Cocoa home early Thursday morning, News 6 partner Florida Today reports. Upon their arrival at the home in the 3600 block of Brophy Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m., firefighters with Brevard County Fire Rescue found a heavily involved fire in the carport and attic that extended into the home, according to the agency. Cocoa and Rockledge fire departments also were at the scene. Check back for updates
Elderly couple dies in Polk County house fire
POLK COUNTY, Fla. โ An elderly couple died after their home caught on fire Tuesday night, according to Polk County authorities. Fire Rescue officials said the fire started at 11:59 p.m. outside the home on Willis Road in Mulberry and then spread to the brick residence. Fire fighters were unable to enter through the front door so they got inside through the windows. Once inside, first responders were met with extreme heat and zero visibility but were still able to extricate the man and woman who were inside. The couple, identified by deputies as 86-year-old Carl Caldwell and 80-year-old Denise Caldwell, were taken to Bartow Regional Medical Center, where they died.