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Hillsborough Fire Rescue to launch first-in-nation drone blood deliveries

HCFR demonstrated a first-in-the-nation drone program Monday that will fly whole blood to trauma scenes in minutes. Live ops expected in October from Stations 9 and 37.

Zephyrhills boater found dead in Lake Tarpon after weekend search

David Christopher Wilson Jr., 22, vanished Friday on a work test drive of an 18-foot Carolina Skiff. PCSO recovered his body Sunday; the death appears accidental pending autopsy.

Civilian detained after MacDill perimeter breach at Dale Mabry Gate

A civilian without base access breached MacDill’s Dale Mabry Gate perimeter Saturday, violently engaged security officers, and was detained. Both the suspect and an officer had non-life-threatening injuries.

Largo: 14 treated, 5 hospitalized after narcotic exposure on welfare check

Chief Mike Loux said first responders fell ill after taking Richard Charles, 30, into custody at Oasis at Bayside. Narcan revived one officer; the substance is still unknown.

Hillsborough and Pinellas join Pasco in dengue states of emergency

All three core bay counties now have seven-day local emergencies so mosquito control can move faster. Pinellas cites 179 regional cases; here’s what changed Thursday.

Pasco declares seven-day dengue state of emergency to speed mosquito response

Pasco commissioners approved a seven-day local SOE so Emergency Management and mosquito control can cut red tape as regional dengue cases climb. Here’s how the order works — and the Drain-and-Cover checklist.