At least 82 youths have died from the so-called "choking game," according to the first government count of fatalities from the tragic fad. ...more

February 15, 2008

The family of a boy seriously injured last year when a speaker fell on his head at BayWalk is seeking millions of dollars in damages, their attorney said Wednesday morning, moments after he filed a lawsuit at the courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg. ...more

January 17, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - The family of a boy seriously injured last year when a speaker fell on his head at BayWalk is seeking millions of dollars in damages, their attorney said this morning, moments after he filed a lawsuit in the courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg. ...more

January 16, 2008

A window washer who has made a surprising recovery from a 47-story fall underwent another operation Friday, and the surgeon said "everything went smoothly." ...more

January 6, 2008

Drivers talking on cell phones are probably making your commute even longer, concludes a new study. ...more

January 3, 2008

An old cow thought to have been attacked by dogs was shot - 11 times - to end its suffering. ...more

December 18, 2007

A Bartow man and his dog are being treated for rabies after being bitten by an infected raccoon. ...more

December 14, 2007

I recently served as emcee at a fundraiser for the USF Suncoast Alzheimer's & Gerontology Center. It was a challenging job because the audience was especially chatty. ...more

November 23, 2007

LEESBURG - Officials say a 12-year-old Leesburg boy has died after playing a choking game alone in his room. ...more

October 11, 2007