Officials at a wildlife conservatory are blaming the loud noise from New Year's Eve fireworks for the death of a rare parrot. ...more

January 2, 2009

Elaborate floats and costumes were the norm for the traditional New Year's parades in California and Philadelphia on Thursday. ...more

January 2, 2009

A 93-year-old man was killed Wednesday night in a home invasion robbery, Polk County deputies said. ...more

January 1, 2009

The new year was just 17 seconds old when Giovani Lee Mosquera Pittman made his debut into the world this morning at St Joseph's Women's Hospital. ...more

January 1, 2009

An 85-year-old woman was putting her groceries into her car New Year's Eve when a man pushed her and then stole her car and purse, Sarasota deputies say. ...more

January 1, 2009

A New Year's Day fire that may have been started by fireworks damaged a house, St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue reported. ...more

January 1, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG -- A 58-year-old bicyclist was killed early New Year's Day when he fell in front of a car on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Franklin D. Cameron, of 5347 Columbus Way S., St. Petersburg, was exiting a driveway in the 5200 block when he fell in front of a southbound 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Dontavous H. Thomas, 21, of 2655 58th Ave. S., St. Petersburg police said. ...more

January 1, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG A 35-year-old man was killed New Year's Eve after he crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into another vehicle. Curtis Ronald Godfrey of 636 25th Ave. S. was declared dead at the scene of the accident, which took place shortly before midnight on 22nd Avenue South, St. Petersburg police said. ...more

January 1, 2009

What's the point of making New Year's Resolutions, people ask. They only get broken. The Menninger Clinic in Houston offers some advice. ...more

December 31, 2008

While people around Tampa Bay ring in the New Year with revelry and fireworks, their pets likely will be cowering in a corner. Hillsborough County Animal Services is offering a few guidelines for keeping pets safe and comforted during New Year's celebrations. ...more

December 31, 2008