Tampa Tribune reporter Sherri Ackerman began covering the story of Courtney Clark's disappearance from Florida's care in June, when authorities found the toddler in Wisconsin. That led to a successful court petition for access to state records about Courtney and her mother, Candice Clark, as well as other household members. The records resulted in a series of investigative stories throughout the summer that exposed serious flaws in Florida's child welfare system as well as a dark side to Candice Clark. ...more

December 2, 2007

Before choosing a doctor, patients often research individual physicians on the Internet to find one that meets their needs. But some doctors are turning the tables. News Channel 8 has learned that more and more doctors may be performing criminal background checks on patients. ...more

September 13, 2007