Tampa Bay: January 8, 2002
North Pinellas County news
Service provider sues county
Criticism was delivered by both sides last year when Lockheed Martin stopped coordinating welfare services for Pinellas County.
Boy, 5, reveals details of abduction
CLEARWATER -- A 5-year-old boy abducted on New Year's Eve has told investigators that the man who took him stopped to get gas, though the boy didn't recall his abductor going inside to pay for it, police said Monday.
Public library might not have far to travel
CLEARWATER -- The city has found a potential, temporary site for its downtown library -- directly across the street.
Man tied to shooting by DNA on letter
LARGO -- The letter arrived in the mail almost two months after a shooting that nearly killed a Largo woman. And for police, the envelope might as well have contained a road map to their suspect.
Bicyclist, 70, hit, killed on Tampa Road
OLDSMAR -- A 70-year-old man died in a traffic accident early Saturday after riding a bicycle across the 4000 block of Tampa Road, Pinellas County sheriff's officials said Monday.
Unhappy with health care? Go back north
Re: Doctors don't provide for our basic needs, letter, Dec. 23.
Florida Power, fire chiefs discuss communication
LARGO -- Florida Power Corp. plans to meet today with Pinellas County fire chiefs as part of an effort to avert the communication problems that prevented rescuers from possibly saving a man's life last month.
Gaylord wins his second New Year's Invitational
Last season's senior division runner-up in the 75th annual New Year's Invitational at St. Petersburg Country Club became this season's champion by crafting a final round 3-over 75 for a one-stroke victory.
