Washing a dog, especially a big one, is messy. The dog shakes. Dirty, soapy water splashes on the walls. Your knees, your back, or both, hurt from kneeling next to the bathtub. Then there's the big lump of dog hair in the drain. ...more

January 1, 2008

The mother of a 10-month-old infant who died Wednesday, two days after being found unresponsive in a bathtub, has been arrested, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 20, 2007

The mother of a 10-month-old infant who died today after being found unresponsive in the bathtub was charged with murder and child neglect, Polk County Sheriff's Office officials said. ...more

December 19, 2007

Detectives are investigating the death of a Kissimmee baby who was left unattended in a bathtub Monday night, Polk County deputies said. ...more

December 18, 2007

Winifred and Walter J. Dean married in 1944 and soon after bought a lot in Brandon on which to build their home and raise a family. The parcel, a block north of Brandon Boulevard at Ridgewood Avenue and Morgan Street, cost $125. ...more

November 24, 2007

His name was Ernie. He was a gift to Mom from her hairdresser, who just happened to breed canaries. ...more

September 14, 2007