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Lighter winds help crews fighting wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds Monday helped crews in South Carolina and North Carolina battle wildfires that caused evacuations and ...
Female kayaker attacked by alligator at Florida wildlife preserve
An alligator attacked a woman while she was kayaking in Florida, wildlife officials said. The predator bit the woman’s elbow while she was paddling at the Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County on Monday ...
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Interim Chief Shawn Smith Named Polk County Fire Rescue Services Director
On March 4, 2025 the Polk County Board Of County Commissioners the appointment of Shawn Smith to serve as Polk County Fire Rescue Services Director (Fire Rescue Chief). Chief Smith took over the ...
Smokey haze still blankets parts of the Carolinas as crews battle dozens of wildfires
Even as conditions improved, heavy smoke persisted Monday across the Carolinas as firefighters battle wildfires scorching ...