The detention deputy was sitting at his desk when the inmate attacked. The deputy is 64; the inmate is 40 years his junior. ...more

November 5, 2009

Bloat, or gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), is a serious health risk for many dogs, but few know anything about it. ...more

January 19, 2009

The dolphin that received national attention for getting a prosthetic tail will help a lucky couple exchange vows on Valentine's Day. ...more

January 6, 2009

Broken bones need more than a good set to heal. Good circulation and nutrition play a role, too. ...more

December 20, 2008

Two of the state's largest blood centers, Florida Blood Services of St. Petersburg and Southeastern Community Blood Center of Tallahassee, are consolidating, in line with national health care reform initiatives to pool resources and expertise. ...more

November 17, 2008

11 a.m. Florida Blood Services says its community blood supply is at dangerously low levels, thanks to slow summer donations and the threat of Tropical Storm Fay. Blood drives originally planned for Monday and today were canceled, meaning incoming blood supply failed to keep up with patient demand. In the past week, the demand exceeded donations by 1,100 units of blood. More than 800 units a day are needed to supply 37 hospitals in a five-county region. ...more

August 19, 2008

Florida Blood Services' Wesley Chapel Donor Center will be closed Sunday through Sept. 14 while it is being expanded and remodeled to better serve donors. ...more

August 8, 2008

TAMPA - Promising people gallons for their pints, Florida Blood Services boosted its blood supply over the weekend by offering $10 gas cards to anyone donating blood. ...more

July 5, 2008

Florida Blood Services and Sam's Club are hosting an Independence Day blood drive. Help build up the blood supply by donating at select Tampa Bay area Sam's Club locations from noon to 6 p.m. today. ...more

July 4, 2008

Bobbie Kingsbury of Land O' Lakes, 37, doesn't have food fights with her children. They love vegetables, salads and fruit. They pass on fast food, sodas and chips. And the only computer game in the house provides a good aerobic workout. ...more

February 15, 2008