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…
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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…
Pedestrian Killed in Tampa Hit-And-Run Crash
Tampa police are currently investigating an early-morning fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. According to Tampa police, the crash happened in the 6900 block of east Adamo Drive just before 5 a.m. The pedestrian died as a result of the crash. The eastbound lanes of Adamo Drive were closed at…
Motorcyclist Killed in Tampa Bay Crash
Tampa police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash early Saturday morning. The crash occurred at South Manhattan Avenue and West Euclid Avenue. Police believe the motorcyclist hit a tree. The victim, a 36-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries. The crash caused the road to be closed for several hours Saturday morning…
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…
Bicyclist Struck and Killed on I-4 Ramp in East Tampa Hit-And-Run Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in east Tampa. According to Troopers, a man on a bike was hit by vehicle on the ramp that takes drivers from eastbound Interstate 4 to US Highway 301. The area is adjacent to the Hard Rock Casino. The driver of…
Pedestrian Accidents On The Rise: Pedestrian struck, killed early Monday in Tampa
A pedestrian was killed early Monday after being struck by two vehicles on a major Tampa street. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Hillsborough Avenue near 50th Street. Troopers said the pedestrian was struck in the eastbound lanes just before 3 a.m. Both eastbound and westbound…