Every competent adult has the fundamental right to make self-determined decisions pertaining to his or her own health. This is why having a living will in place ahead of time is essential. ...more

March 18, 2010

In the nearly three years since her son's death from a drug overdose, Carolyn Aviles has fought to get someone to punish his doctors. ...more

March 15, 2010

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said Sunday he met with federal investigators last week regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug. ...more

March 1, 2010

Haitian nationals illegally living in the United States before or on the day of last week's earthquake can stay here and work for 18 more months without fear of deportation. ...more

January 21, 2010

If you're curious about what is going on behind the construction trucks and the dust at the new St. Joseph's Hospital-North, you can get an early look before the hospital opens Feb. 1. ...more

January 21, 2010

Haitian nationals illegally living in the U.S. before or on the day of last week's earthquake can now stay here and work for another 18 months without fear of deportation. ...more

January 20, 2010

Attorneys on both sides need additional time, so a continuance was granted Tuesday in the case against Jennifer Short, the mother of deceased 22-month-old Kaedyn Short. ...more

December 9, 2009

Wait a minute, Mr. Postman. That's all Philip Fortuna could think as he opened his mail Wednesday morning and saw the contents of a package sent to his Pinellas Park home from the U.S. Postal Service. ...more

October 30, 2009

Deputies say a woman found drowned on Sunday in a Hernando Beach canal is Mildred Horner, 80. ...more

August 18, 2009

Have you ever withheld medical information or symptoms from your doctor? If your answer is yes, you're not alone. ...more

August 11, 2009