In June 1991, I found a lump in my left breast. I found it in the shower while performing a self-examination of my breasts, following the instructions on the little plastic card that hung from the shower rod. The lump was easy to find. It hurt. I called our family physician. ...more

December 13, 2009

Whatever injury fears the Lightning held regarding top goal scorers C Steven Stamkos and LW Ryan Malone were alleviated somewhat in the mile-high air. ...more

December 12, 2009

Just when it seemed as if Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford was ready to make a decision about his future, the injured Oklahoma quarterback decided he needed more time to think about it. ...more

October 22, 2009

At two I could already chant nursery rhymes ...more

August 9, 2009

– Authorities say the parents of a 7-week-old girl broke the child's leg and caused several fractures from repeatedly tugging and squeezing the infant during an argument Sunday. ...more

April 7, 2009

The 4-year-old girl who fell through an opening in the bleachers of Jefferson High at Tuesday's Vernon Korhn Hillsborough County Track and Field Championships suffered lacerations and bruised lungs, but is otherwise doing well, her parents said Wednesday afternoon. ...more

April 1, 2009

Derek Jeter bruised a knuckle on his left pinkie during a collision at first base in the first inning of the New York Yankees' game against Atlanta on Saturday, but remained in the game. ...more

March 28, 2009

Five weeks of spring training have passed relatively smoothly for the Rays, so Saturday probably qualified as the worst day to date. ...more

March 21, 2009

A friend once asked, "Don't you ever run out of things to write about?" To which I smiled, chuckled and gave the simple reply, "No." ...more

March 14, 2009

The number one health care problem in Highlands County isn't the lack of doctors, specialists, dentists or mental health services, it's transportation. ...more

March 13, 2009