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…
An 18-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash early Monday morning. Troopers said the motorcyclist crashed into a Pinellas County school bus and died from the injuries he sustained. The crash occurred just before 7 a.m. at 49th Street N. and 58th Avenue N. in Pinellas County. Troopers said…
St. Petersburg police are investigating an early morning traffic crash that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash occurred around 12:41 a.m. at Central Avenue and 45th Street in St. Pete. Police said a Volkswagen, driven by a 22-year-old woman was driving northbound on 45th St.…
One person was killed and another injured after a crash early Monday in Palm Harbor involving pedestrians. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, northbound US 19 was closed at Alderman Road for several hours early Monday. The roadway was reopened just after 7 a.m. Troopers said a 2016 Honda Civic…