The millionaires next door [Times photo: Carrie Pratt] After living a frugal life, a couple who retired to Largo in the 1960s and lived in a mobile home leave millions to local charities.

An act of defiance, a beacon of courage
Sept. 12, a Tampa police officer refused to remove a mourning band, earning respect in New York City.

Drug treatment programs feel budget pinch
Budget problems paralyze programs for drug addicts that are among few alternatives to jail or prison time.

School Board pines for private offices
But a proposal to spend more than $100,000, even in a "frugal way," draws criticism.

Teen accused of murdering 73-year-old
TAMPA -- Most everyone agrees that Anna Erwin was the ideal neighbor. She let anyone who asked use her hot tub, and often visited when people were ill. So it's no surprise that she opened her door about noon Thursday to a young man she recognized from down the street, and who asked to use her phone.

Tampa Bay briefs
Gov. Bush appoints five to regional planning council

South Pinellas headlines

Dead surfer's ex-wife makes appeal

Progressive mindset

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North Pinellas headlines

Pinellas digest

Clearwater High senior dies when SUV hits tree

Inmates finish drug program

Special ed nurse top support employee

Four area gymnasts will make jump to college competition

Condemned man fails to fire lawyers

2 auto accidents leave 3 injured

Network show to air abduction segment

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Hillsborough headlines

Teen faces charges in woman's slaying

'Perfect' students meet special guest

Around town

Restaurateur revives recipes; impresario out of bands

A closer look: One Hillsborough church

Ernest Hooper

She'll skip the ATM; cocktails at Tiffany

Sandra Thompson

Computer virus can open you up for all to see

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News of Florida

Panel helping disabled on hold for review

State lawmakers rally behind the flag

Threat or not, 'life goes on' for Gov. Bush in normal way

I-4 woes strain superregion dream

Fort Myers man heads Elder Affairs

Federal agents interview wounded Seminole lawye

Bird may no longer be deemed threatened

Lucy Morgan

The rush is on for campaign dollars

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