As lawmakers focus on divisive policy issues, Democrats' health bills leave gaps WASHINGTON (AP) - For consumers, the health care bills taking final shape in Congress don't rate close to a perfect 10. ...more

November 24, 2009

Giving birth early because of a medical problem is a necessity. Giving birth early because it's more convenient for your mom to visit is not. ...more

November 19, 2009

Hillsborough County needs a focused response to the foreclosure crisis to avert further harmful impacts to individuals, families and communities. ...more

November 7, 2009

Defendant is suffering from an array of illnesses, attorney says ...more

October 23, 2009

The death of a fourth person has been linked to swine flu in Pinellas County, the county health department said. ...more

September 16, 2009

In their home countries, children such as 19-month-old Mich Acon of Uganda would face an uncertain future because of serious health problems. ...more

May 13, 2009

Government health officials are announcing the recall of popular weight loss pill Hydroxycut, after reports of liver damage and other health problems. ...more

May 1, 2009

Laurel Oak Country Club refused to let Dale Berkowitz give up her membership after her husband died, and kept charging her monthly dues that included a fee for the golf locker he once used. ...more

April 19, 2009

Just days after three state lawmakers called on Gov. Charlie Crist to consider removing Pasco County School Board member Cathi Martin from office because of her history of absences from board meetings, she has tendered her resignation. ...more

March 14, 2009

Just days after three state lawmakers called on Gov. Charlie Crist to consider removing Pasco County School Board member Cathi Martin from office because of her history of absences from board meetings, she has tendered her resignation. ...more

March 13, 2009