A loophole in the Senate health care bill would let insurers place annual dollar limits on medical care for people struggling with costly illnesses such as cancer, prompting a rebuke from patient advocates. ...more

December 11, 2009

Paul Newman died Sept. 26, 2008, at age 83 after a long battle with cancer. The House on Tuesday night approved a resolution recognizing Newman's achievements on and off screen. ...more

February 25, 2009

Sometimes, life is a much harder game to play than professional football. ...more

January 31, 2009

A T-shirt created by Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon and handed out to players and team personnel is for sale to the public with proceeds going to charity. ...more

October 6, 2008

Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Murphy said he has owned the medical building at 602 S. Howard Ave. for about 10 years. ...more

June 25, 2008

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Eastern Airlines Silverliners International elected new officers for the 2008-09 year in May. The new president is Adrienne Love, Barbara Bukata is vice president, Barbara Reed is secretary and Trish Schwartzkopf is treasurer. ...more

June 14, 2008

No one ever will know if the late Megan Carpenter would have been Florida Strawberry Festival queen, but her compassion was remembered at this year's pageant. ...more

February 9, 2008

Christmas took center stage last weekend for 75 children who put their cares behind them to concentrate on just plain fun. ...more

December 15, 2007

About 75 youngsters suffering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses recently left their cares behind for a few days, traveling to Santa's Workshop Weekend. ...more

December 11, 2007

Christmas took center stage last weekend for 75 children who put their cares behind them to concentrate on just plain fun. ...more

December 8, 2007