A wrong-way driver was killed late Monday in a crash in Plant City. According to Plant City police, A 2002 Volkswagen Passat traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of N. Alexander Street collided head-on with a semi truck just before midnight. The man driving the Volkswagen was killed at the…
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Pinellas County Parents Accuse Hospital of Medical Negligence in Son’s Delivery
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…
Man Dead After Boat Capsizes in Tampa, Near Davis Island
A man is dead after a boat capsized Saturday afternoon in Tampa, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. in Hillsborough Bay just south of Davis Islands. Emergency responders arrived at the scene after receiving 911 calls about six people clinging…
1 Dead, 4 Seriously Injured in Largo Crash Involving Wrong-Way Driver
A 17-year-old girl is recovering at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Monday after a Largo crash involving a wrong-way driver left her and three of her friends all with serious injuries. The girl was a passenger in the front seat when the cars collided head-on. Her three friends were also…
Tree Trimmer in Critical Condition after Being Shocked in Clearwater
A tree trimmer was in critical condition after being shocked by a power line while working Monday morning. Clearwater Fire & Rescue identified the 38-year-old victim and confirmed he is being treated at Tampa General Hospital. Authorities said the man was trimming trees while on a ladder on Milton Street…
Clearwater Patient Blames Doctor for Her Injuries
A Tampa woman is suing a doctor, alleging negligence led to her medical injuries. The woman filed a complaint Nov. 20 in Pinellas Circuit Court against the doctor, alleging failure to exercise standard care and skill required of a medical provider. According to the complaint, on Feb. 26, 2016, the…
Clearwater Widow Blames Medical Provider for Husband’s Suicide
A widow, as representative of her deceased husband, is suing St. Petersburg medical providers, alleging wrongful death. The woman filed a complaint Nov. 6 in Pinellas Circuit Court against St. Anthony’s Hospital, alleging the medical providers failed to exercise standard medical care and skill. According to the complaint, on Jan.…
Thanksgiving Is One Of The Deadliest Days To Be On The Road
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…
Motorcyclist Killed in Treasure Island Crash
A motorcyclist was killed Monday morning in a crash at a Treasure Island intersection. According to Treasure Island police, the crash happened at 104th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard just before 9 a.m. Police did not release details of the crash as of yet. The crash remains under investigation. Riding a…
Roy Halladay, Former MLB Star Pitcher, Killed in Pasco County Plane Crash
Pitcher Roy Halladay, who won two Cy Young Awards and more than 200 Major League Baseball games during a stellar career, was killed Tuesday in a plane crash in Pasco County. Halladay, 40, was the only person on the two-seater plane that crashed just off New Port Richey on the…