A woman was arrested Tuesday on charges she defrauded a 90-year-old woman and the woman's 69-year-old disabled son while supposedly helping take care of them. ...more

November 7, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS - A woman was arrested today on charges she defrauded a 90-year-old woman and the woman's 69-year-old disabled son while supposedly helping take care of them. ...more

November 6, 2007

Willie Hayes was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his country, won several medals and earned himself a plot at a veterans cemetery upon his death two weeks ago. ...more

October 20, 2007

Dear Lyn: I'm retired and single. I've been taking care of my elderly mother at home. Her memory is good, but she's declining physically. Our family doctor recently told me she should be in a nursing home. Her condition is getting worse and she needs more care than I can provide. We found a nice place. It's close, so I'm able to see her often. But I'm feeling guilty — like I should be doing more. Any suggestions on how to shake this feeling? I really want to spend time at the facility, but I'm a fish out of water. I should be more cheerful when I visit. – Anna ...more

October 18, 2007

CASSELBERRY - A Central Florida police sergeant is abandoning her lawsuit against the family of a brain-damaged toddler. Sgt. Andrea Eichhorn made the decision after the Casselberry Police Department placed her on leave Thursday. ...more

October 12, 2007

CASSELBERRY - Relatives of a boy who nearly drowned in a backyard pool say they are being sued by a Casselberry police officer who helped rescue the child. ...more

October 10, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG - A 33-year-old nursing assistant was arrested Wednesday on 16 counts of stealing the identities of elderly patients at a nursing home, police told News Channel 8. ...more

September 13, 2007

Standing across from the St. Francisville courthouse, Mabel Mangano's face was drawn and her eyes were wide, but her hands were finally relaxed. ...more

September 9, 2007