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February 12, 2002
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A new year of tradition
[Times photo: Ken Helle]
A Vietnamese family takes great care preparing for the day it believes sets the tone for the entire year. |
Mary Jo Melone
Why would they give the boot to such a man?
I heard the first rumblings from a friend on Saturday. But nothing prepared me for what I saw Sunday in the parish hall of my church, St. Mary's Episcopal in Tampa.
Parish rector's suspension roils congregation
TAMPA -- Kevin Donlon's captivating sermons and long-range vision for St. Mary's Episcopal have done a lot to bring its 600 members together.
Top stories
County near top in death cases
Pinellas and Hillsborough ranked among U.S. counties with the highest rate of death sentences, according to a new study that examined death penalty cases from 1973 to 1995.
Airline to let cruise passengers check their bags at port again
TAMPA -- Step by baby step, travel is beginning to look a bit more like it did before Sept. 11.
Retirees now can replant after canker
SUN CITY CENTER -- Two years ago, when the state came for their fruit trees, the senior citizens of this retirement community south of Tampa felt like someone had taken away an old friend.
Circuit judge's trial is delayed
The California criminal trial of Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Charles Cope is now delayed until May 13, more than a year after two women accused him of trying to enter their hotel room as they slept.
South Pinellas headlines
City, police reach tentative deal on pay
North Pinellas headlines
Mike Pachik enters race for Pinellas School Board
Pets hop on Web looking for love
Dance clubs sue county
Dunedin residents urged to vote today
Myopia relief: Building signs might grow
Bison escapes ex-NBA player's estate
NBC anchor will speak at hospital's fundraiser
What will next mayor mess be?
Senior player Smith puts his skills to test
The magic of manners
Hillsborough headlines
Beloved teacher put students first
Man takes plea in underage sex case to testify against others
Accused drug smugglers face judge
News of Florida
House leader suggests quick death for tax plan
Tallahassee Verbatim
Officer at prison clinic says he didn't see Valdes mistreated
Democrats delay education confirmation
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