Family says Ellenton beachgoer died from necrotizing fasciitis
Lynn Fleming's last days were spent with family at her little piece of paradise: Coquina Beach. Days later, she was put on life support after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, sometimes called flesh-eating bacteria.
Lynn Fleming's last days were spent with family at her little piece of paradise: Coquina Beach. Days later, she was put on life support after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, sometimes called flesh-eating bacteria.
Blue pumpkin or bucket: What does it mean?
Kids all over the country will be hitting the streets to go trick-or-treating tonight, and you may see different colored candy buckets and pumpkins.
Kids all over the country will be hitting the streets to go trick-or-treating tonight, and you may see different colored candy buckets and pumpkins.
Walmart raises minimum age to buy tobacco to 21
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. The world's largest retailer says the new rules will take effect in July, and will also include its Sam's Club warehouse stores.
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age for tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21 in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. The world's largest retailer says the new rules will take effect in July, and will also include its Sam's Club warehouse stores.
Hero 9/11 first responder with cancer dies at 53; testified to Congress with Jon Stewart
A 9/11 first responder has died two weeks after an emotional appearance on Capitol Hill with Jon Stewart, his family said Saturday.
A 9/11 first responder has died two weeks after an emotional appearance on Capitol Hill with Jon Stewart, his family said Saturday.
‘He was on fire': Man badly burned after vape battery explodes in his pocket at work, attorney says
A Cleveland man was badly burned after the battery for his vape device exploded in his pocket.
A Cleveland man was badly burned after the battery for his vape device exploded in his pocket.
Fox4ward: Boosting Memory with Electrical Current
There's lots of talk thse days about boosting our mental peformance. For example, if you want to enhance your memory, how about zapping your brain with an electrical current? Some new research indicates it could be helpful for those 60 and over. Dan Godwin takes a look, in this Fox4ward.
There's lots of talk thse days about boosting our mental peformance. For example, if you want to enhance your memory, how about zapping your brain with an electrical current? Some new research indicates it could be helpful for those 60 and over. Dan Godwin takes a look, in this Fox4ward.
Brave one-year-old proudly rings hospital's 'cancer free' bell
This adorable pint-sized warrior celebrated her defeat against cancer by proudly ringing the hospital’s ceremonial bell.
This adorable pint-sized warrior celebrated her defeat against cancer by proudly ringing the hospital’s ceremonial bell.
Hometown Heroes: The Heckman family
Sandy and Bob Heckman celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in October. They have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Sandy and Bob Heckman celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in October. They have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Children's Hospital Heroes: RH's Therapy
Next weekend's Red Balloon Run and Ride may raise more than half a million for Children's Health. That's money that will help kids in our area like RH. He's a 4-year-old whose laugh and smile are infectious. But its the therapy he receives at the hospital that really makes the difference.
Next weekend's Red Balloon Run and Ride may raise more than half a million for Children's Health. That's money that will help kids in our area like RH. He's a 4-year-old whose laugh and smile are infectious. But its the therapy he receives at the hospital that really makes the difference.
More rainfall likely means more mosquitoes
It's too soon to tell if this mosquito season will be worse then in years past, but recent heavy rains are making conditions ripe for insect breeding. Dallas County Health and Human Services is trying to get the public's attention about mosquito season with a cautionary tale. ?Dallas resident Sean Lemoine was bitten by a mosquito -- infected with west nile virus -- while playing outside with his son in 2009.
It's too soon to tell if this mosquito season will be worse then in years past, but recent heavy rains are making conditions ripe for insect breeding. Dallas County Health and Human Services is trying to get the public's attention about mosquito season with a cautionary tale. ?Dallas resident Sean Lemoine was bitten by a mosquito -- infected with west nile virus -- while playing outside with his son in 2009.
Children's Hospital Heroes: Shantisa Anderson
A young woman from far east Texas has called Children's Medical Center in Dallas her second home for years. She was born with sickle cell disease. While she admits it has slowed her down, she is thankful for the people it has brought into her life. Now Shantisa Anderson's is giving back with her voice as a highlight of the recent Children's Health Annual Radiothon.
A young woman from far east Texas has called Children's Medical Center in Dallas her second home for years. She was born with sickle cell disease. While she admits it has slowed her down, she is thankful for the people it has brought into her life. Now Shantisa Anderson's is giving back with her voice as a highlight of the recent Children's Health Annual Radiothon.
Save Me Steve: No Shave November
The first of November for some men means it's time to put down the razor and raise awareness. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello is among them. He's on Day 1 of No Shave November.
The first of November for some men means it's time to put down the razor and raise awareness. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello is among them. He's on Day 1 of No Shave November.
Robertson twins giving back to Children's Health
Twin brothers Reece and Ryan Robertson are now healthy thanks to the people at Children's Health in Dallas. They explain why they're planning to give back to the hospital on North Texas Giving Day next Thursday.
Twin brothers Reece and Ryan Robertson are now healthy thanks to the people at Children's Health in Dallas. They explain why they're planning to give back to the hospital on North Texas Giving Day next Thursday.
Study claims to show direct link between football and brain disease
The analysis of 110 brain of deceased NFL players showed 109 of them suffered from some form of CTE, a neurological condition possibly caused by repeated blows to the head.
The analysis of 110 brain of deceased NFL players showed 109 of them suffered from some form of CTE, a neurological condition possibly caused by repeated blows to the head.
Doctors call toddler's recovery from near-drowning a 'miracle'
One-year-old Whitaker Harris fell in the pool at his home when the family dog pushed the back door open, allowing Whitaker to get out. Doctors told the family that the odds of the little boy's survival were slim.
One-year-old Whitaker Harris fell in the pool at his home when the family dog pushed the back door open, allowing Whitaker to get out. Doctors told the family that the odds of the little boy's survival were slim.
Hometown Hero: Emma Ann
When Emma Ann Guillen was 8 years old, her grandfather, Mikel Long, died of a heart attack.
When Emma Ann Guillen was 8 years old, her grandfather, Mikel Long, died of a heart attack.
Children's Hospital Heroes: Rome Henderson
It was a life-threatening condition that brought an Austin teenager to Children's Medical Center in Dallas. Now she can thank the doctors and a miracle machine that very few children's hospitals actually have.
It was a life-threatening condition that brought an Austin teenager to Children's Medical Center in Dallas. Now she can thank the doctors and a miracle machine that very few children's hospitals actually have.
Hometown Hero: Michael Kinsey
17-year-old Michael Kinsey loves being a Boy Scout. He got into scouting as a 7-year-old Tiger Cub.
17-year-old Michael Kinsey loves being a Boy Scout. He got into scouting as a 7-year-old Tiger Cub.
Hometown Hero: Socks for Veterans
The Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 successfully completed Operation Socks for Veterans.
The Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 successfully completed Operation Socks for Veterans.
Children's Hospital Heroes: Wall Climber
A 9-year-old girl in Frisco who recently finished intense cancer therapy is stronger by the day. And there's one place you will almost always find her smiling. FOX 4's Lauren Przybyl joins Makenna Rodolph for a little rock climbing.
A 9-year-old girl in Frisco who recently finished intense cancer therapy is stronger by the day. And there's one place you will almost always find her smiling. FOX 4's Lauren Przybyl joins Makenna Rodolph for a little rock climbing.