The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a vehicle leaving the roadway in the Feather Sound area and striking two pedestrians on the adjacent sidewalk, killing one of them, according to reports. Investigators believe the crash occurred around 5:02 p.m. The driver of the vehicle reportedly failed to…
A passenger in a taxi was killed and several others were hurt in a chain-reaction crash Sunday afternoon in which alcohol played a factor, according to St. Petersburg Police. The crash happened at 38th Avenue N and 49th Street N and closed parts of the intersection for hours. A 2009…
A 7-month-old girl died Friday after she was bitten by the family dog. Clearwater Fire Rescue responded to a call at the Fairwood Avenue residence about 2:12 p.m. Friday. Authorities said the girl was being taken care of by her grandparents when a mixed-breed dog bit her. The girl was…
Pinellas County has the highest bicycle fatality rate of any major metro area in the U.S., according to federal data. Its per-capita cyclist death rate for the past decade ranks No. 1 among the four counties in the Tampa Bay metro area. In fact, Florida has by far the highest…
A Pinellas County resident is suing a nursing home, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and loss of consortium. A personal representative of an elderly man who passed away filed a complaint July 10 in Pinellas County Circuit Court against FI-Highland Pines, LLC doing business as Highland Pines…
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Certified Nursing Assistant accused of sexually assaulting an 85-year-old man. The 35-year-old is charged with one count of sexual battery. Deputies say that through June 6 and June 9, the man sexually assaulted the man. The man was allegedly working as a CNA…
According to AAA travel club, more than 41.5 million people will travel for the 2018 Memorial Day weekend, which is 4.8% more than last year. This will be the most travelers since 2005 for the holiday period that runs from May 24 through May 28 this year. AAA goes on…
Pinellas County parents are suing a St. Petersburg hospital, alleging negligence in the delivery of their son. The couple filed a complaint on April 2 in Pinellas Circuit Court against CHS/Community Health Systems Inc., doing business as Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, alleging the hospital breached professional standards of care and…
A speeding car was apparently trying to flee law enforcement early Thursday morning when it crashed into a St. Petersburg house, according to law enforcement. The 27-year-old driver suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Deputies say that drugs were found inside the car and that…
Many Americans look forward to Thanksgiving every year as it truly is one of the happiest days of the year. While endless families throughout the United States are enjoying the day with their family, eating turkey, and getting ready for the rest of the holidays, others are battling with dangerous…