SEBRING — When it's a matter of life and death, seconds make the difference. In case of a life-threatening emergency, if a patient can reach a level one trauma center within 60 minutes (the golden hour), the odds of survival are much better, said Steve Coltharp, interim paramedic director of Highlands County Emergency Medical Services. Highlands County patients have a good chance of reaching Tampa General Hospital and some other trauma centers within that golden hour when transported by helicopter, according to Coltharp. ...more

January 5, 2008

A head-on collision between two pickups on the Hernando County / Sumter County line killed one person and sent several to the hospital, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said. ...more

November 23, 2007

The trauma center's radio crackles an alert: A 34-year-old woman injured in an auto wreck is being brought in by helicopter. Parts of her scalp have been torn back, exposing her skull. Broken bones may be sticking out through the skin of her left leg. ...more

October 31, 2007

It once appeared dead, but now it's alive - or at least it will be Jan. 1. ...more

October 8, 2007