A new state law designed mainly to crack down on Medicaid fraud is having unexpected consequences by keeping some health care professionals from getting or keeping their licenses at a time when the state is suffering a shortage. ...more

October 31, 2009

Sexually transmitted disease rates are soaring in the Tampa Bay area, with more than 70 percent of the cases among 15- to 19-year-olds. ...more

February 16, 2009

After four years in the Florida House of Representatives, Republican Denise Grimsley has plenty of specifics on the top issues she would pursue if she's re-elected to a third two-year term. ...more

July 21, 2008

TAMPA - A Pasco County pain management doctor is on trial this week in federal court on charges he possessed child pornography. ...more

July 7, 2008

Federal health officials will use new regulatory authority to monitor prescription drug use by millions of Medicare participants for potential safety problems with medicines and medical devices. ...more

May 23, 2008