The air conditioner wasn't working Hugo Santillan Esquitia told deputies. He was angry at his wife. And the baby was crying. ...more

June 21, 2008

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