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40-acre wildfire in Key Vista Park in Pasco County is 50 percent contained: Forestry

Fire crews battle wildfire in Key Vista Park in Pasco County
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PASCO COUNTY, Fl;a — Fire crews with Florida Forestry and Pasco County Fire continued to battle the wildfire in Key Vista Park in Pasco County.

According to the Florida Forest Service - Withlacoochee (FFS-Withlacoochee), they are battling a wildfire off of Baillies Bluff Key Road in Key Vista Park. FFS-Withlacoochee responded to the fire around 1 p.m. Thursday.

As of 8:30 p.m. on April 24, FFS - Withlacoochee reported that the fire is 40 acres and 50 percent contained. Baillies Bluff Road is closed, according to officials.

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'Cruise lights' on Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol cars raise questions, confusion among drivers

Every driver knows that when you see red and blue flashing lights on a patrol car, you slow down, pull over, or get out of the way.

But in Hillsborough County, drivers will also now see deputies with their lights on, but not flashing. They're called "cruise lights," and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recently implemented their use on all patrol vehicles.

"Cruise lights" on HCSO patrol cars raise questions and confusion among drivers