Her stethoscope already dangling from her neck in preparation for her shift, respiratory therapist Patricia Syraski was driving on busy Gulf to Bay Boulevard on Monday when a man walked in front of her in the pre-dawn darkness. Her Chevrolet Avalanche struck him. Syraski, 50, said she immediately maneuvered into the left turn lane, moving the truck gingerly to ensure she didn't roll over the man's body. When she pulled over, she looked behind her, and saw him 15 feet away on the ground. ...more

November 30, 2009

A Plant City Fire Rescue captain who violated protocol but may have saved a choking boy's life has been named the city's 2009 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief George Shiley said Capt. Stacy Stearns' honor was based on the nomination of his peers and a review committee's selection. ...more

November 30, 2009

A Boston woman has succeeded at one of the all-time great Thanksgiving Day juggling acts: She cooked the turkey while helping deliver her baby granddaughter. ...more

November 28, 2009

Traffic is moving slowly on Interstate 4 westbound in Tampa after a pickup plunged off the highway after a collision late this morning. ...more

November 24, 2009

A woman whose severe mental illness drove her to kill her 2-year-old son died last month at Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee. ...more

November 19, 2009

If the Plant Panthers defeat Chamberlain tonight to claim their fifth consecutive district championship, it clearly will be a time for celebration. For starting offensive lineman Mark Brannan, though, tonight's game marks a time for reflection. ...more

November 5, 2009

Suffers second-degree burns; will be sent to Shands Burn Center ...more

October 28, 2009

A fire broke out this morning on the second floor of a building that houses residents 55 and older, prompting authorities to evacuate about 20 people, fire officials said. No residents in the building were injured, Capt. K. Larry Thompson of Lealman Fire District said. The 20 residents were congregating this morning at a clubhouse at Town Apartments, 5855 18th St., N., awaiting the American Red Cross to help them find shelter, Thompson said. ...more

October 23, 2009

Things are tough these days, but for Charice Daly, the general miseries of 2009 are nothing compared to her personal circumstances. Now, some friends are putting together a fundraiser to help her through her personal nightmare. ...more

October 21, 2009

A 48-year-old Treasure Island man who spent much of Sunday drinking and watching football was found floating face down in a hot tub and is believed to have drowned, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says. Charles Higgins was found in the tub at 6760 W. Flamingo Way S. in South Pasadena just before midnight Sunday. Three men are roommates at the house, the sheriff's office said. ...more

October 12, 2009