Cash isn't the only thing drying up in this economy. The historically steady flow of blood to the Tampa Bay area's primary blood bank is dwindling, the victim of layoffs at a number of major companies. Some businesses have seen donations drop 10 percent to 20 percent; others have canceled bloodmobile visits altogether. ...more

February 22, 2009

Cash isn't the only thing drying up in this economy. The historically steady flow of blood to the Tampa Bay area's primary blood bank is dwindling, the victim of layoffs at a number of major local companies. Some companies have seen donations drop 10 percent to 20 percent; others have canceled bloodmobile visits all together. ...more

February 17, 2009

It is a known fact that during the holiday season, blood donations slow down because people focus on getting through the holidays, regular donors are traveling; there are many different reasons. Approximately four and a half million American lives are saved each year because of lifesaving blood transfusions made possible by blood donors around the nation. ...more

December 12, 2008

Hospital demand up 47 percent. ...more

December 2, 2008

Hernando County wants your blood. Especially right now. The holiday season is typically a slow time for blood donations because people are out shopping and making other plans. Normally, giving blood is not high on the list. ...more

December 2, 2008

Starting Wednesday, two area men will embark on a 2,000-mile bike ride aimed at raising blood-donation awareness. ...more

September 25, 2008

An annual memorial ceremony to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Sims Park. ...more

September 6, 2008

TAMPA - U.S. troops in Iraq will be among the people benefiting from a blood drive today and Wednesday at University Community Hospital, according to the hospital. ...more

July 8, 2008

This Valentine's Day, Florida Blood Services is asking the public to show their love for others by sharing a literal gift from the heart. ...more

February 14, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Bloodmobile visits to high schools in Pasco County are being limited because school district officials say some students experience adverse reactions after they give blood, requiring the attention of the school nurse. ...more

February 7, 2008