Fire near Ocheesee Pond contained after multi-agency response

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A fire broke out Thursday on Pond Lane near Ocheesee Pond, burning less than 5 acres.
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While wildfire weather ramps up across Florida, Bay County appears safe for now

Bay County, Florida is currently at low risk for fire danger despite a statewide increase in fire risk. While much of Florida is experiencing drought conditions, Bay County is not expected to ...

Florida fire-and-rescue employees arrested after waterboarding co-worker in hazing incident, officials say

Officials said four employees chased and beat the victim after he wouldn't show them a TikTok video on his phone.
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Another fire erupted as Bay County continues to dry out; meteorologists not optimistic

Two recent wildfires in Bay County, Florida, have been fully contained by authorities. Dry conditions and a lack of significant rainfall have led to a high fire danger and a burn ban in the county.

Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees charged, fired after hazing a colleague, authorities say

The employees were arrested and fired from their job after the incident escalated to the point that the victim was ...