It looks like more H1N1 swine flu vaccine is making it's way to our neck of the woods. As is always the case, some people are refusing to take it, saying there are side effects and that it's not necessary. This vaccine is no more dangerous than any other flu vaccine, and getting it can protect individuals, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For that reason, we hope people use good sense and get the vaccine. ...more

November 13, 2009

Q. What is the H1N1 compared to the regular flu and is H1N1 deadlier than Ebola? - Shawn, Latexo, Texas ...more

November 11, 2009

Fidel Castro has found something to sneeze at in Washington's decision to ease visits by Cuban-Americans to his island: He says more Americans mean more swine flu. ...more

October 31, 2009

No one expects a zombie apocalypse. But the University of Florida is making sure officials are ready for a night of the living dead, just in case. ...more

October 3, 2009

The University of Florida's response plans for a zombie apocalypse are no longer available for public consumption. UF spokesman Steve Orlando said Friday the university removed a link to a disaster recovery exercise, which detailed how the school could respond to an outbreak of the undead. The link was taken down late Thursday afternoon. ...more

October 2, 2009

A 30-year-old woman with a pre-existing respiratory condition is the second person with swine flu to die in Florida. ...more

June 24, 2009

Thousands of University of South Florida graduates will enjoy a walk to the stage this weekend, but once they get there, the university president won't extend her hand. ...more

May 2, 2009

The dozens of residents unhappy with last month's decision by planning and zoning commissioners to approve the expansion of a drug rehabilitation center in their neighborhood will once again get the chance to air their concerns. ...more

April 30, 2009

An outbreak of distemper in Tommytown and downtown Dade City has county animal services officials urging pet owners to get their dogs inoculated against the potentially fatal disease. ...more

December 19, 2008

Pasco County officials are urging people to get their dogs vaccinated for distempter after finding several cases of the disease. ...more

December 18, 2008