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

The Department of Veterans Affairs says a fifth patient has tested positive for HIV and another seven have tested positive for hepatitis after being exposed to contaminated medical equipment at three VA hospitals. ...more

May 1, 2009

The Department of Veterans Affairs says a second patient exposed to dirty equipment at its hospital in Miami has tested positive for HIV. ...more

April 24, 2009

The Department of Veterans Affairs says three patients exposed to contaminated medical equipment have now tested positive for HIV. ...more

April 17, 2009

Pete, the pygmy killer whale brought to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for rehabilitation this year, died Sunday. ...more

November 24, 2008

It had been six months since they'd seen one another. But Gracy, a one-eyed, 12-year-old bichon frise, had no problem recognizing her best friend despite her drastic change in appearance. ...more

November 6, 2008

The 18-year-old woman who was beaten and raped outside Bloomingdale Regional Library returned to her south Hillsborough County home for the first time since the April 24 attack today. She had been in treatment at a Sarasota rehabilitation center for the past five months. ...more

November 5, 2008

Travelers at Tampa International Airport this morning will be the first to experience the new full-body imaging scanners that detect weapons, explosives or other dangerous items. ...more

October 24, 2008

Friends of an 18-year-old woman who was raped and beaten at Bloomingdale Regional Library in April once again are turning to the community for help. ...more

October 23, 2008

The monthly premium for the vast majority of the elderly and disabled participating in Medicare will hold steady at $96.40 next year. It's the first time since 2000 that the charge for health coverage is not increasing. ...more

September 20, 2008