The father of three children who have names associated with Nazis is accusing the state Division of Youth and Family Services of taking his children under false pretenses and says one of the kids appeared neglected when he saw them last week. ...more

January 31, 2009

School is back, and managing students' allergies in the classroom is a concern for many parents, teachers and school nurses. ...more

September 19, 2008

An internal review has found no wrongdoing by jail staff in the death of Dorothy Palinchik, the Pinellas County Jail inmate who died of pneumonia brought on by a staph infection. ...more

July 18, 2008

An internal review has found no wrongdoing by jail staff in the death of Dorothy Palinchik, the Pinellas County Jail inmate who died of pneumonia brought on by a staph infection. ...more

July 17, 2008

Taking control of allergies is possible, even in a place like Tampa, which Forbes Magazine recently named the nation's 24th worst city for people suffering from allergies. It just takes an understanding of the illness and a defined attack strategy, experts say. ...more

May 2, 2008

A federal agency is conducting a four-month inspection of the 17-story federal courthouse in downtown Tampa, which has been plagued by leaks and mold since opening a decade ago. ...more

February 14, 2008

The General Services Administration is conducting a four-month inspection of the multimillion dollar federal courthouse plagued by leaks, mold and diesel fumes, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said today. ...more

February 13, 2008

Think the best way to avoid a workout is a little cough, sore throat or slight fever? ...more

January 25, 2008

"I heard Jenny constantly coughing at 2 o'clock this morning," Jenny's mom told me. "She was burning up with fever. I don't understand — she was just fine last night when she went to bed, maybe a little less active than usual. I gave her fever medication, and she went back to sleep. This morning, she has no fever; she's active and has some mild cold symptoms. I'm not sure what to do. I feel guilty sending her to school, but she wants to go. Shall I keep her home today? I would have to call in to my job." ...more

December 7, 2007