Tampa Bay: February 26, 2002
North Pinellas County news
County continues to tug at billboards
The county's long-running billboard battle will be back in the spotlight today, with a second public hearing on a proposed settlement at this morning's commission meeting.
Defense wants new judge in llama case
The attorney for a llama-beating suspect says the judge rejected a plea deal without fair consideration.
Candidates explain gifts to campaigns
City Commission hopefuls are raising campaign funds by taking money from some developers, refusing it from others.
1 suspect jailed, 1 at large in shooting
The dead man stopped a fight earlier outside Gus's Place between the two suspects and another man, officials say.
Tampa Bay Water likes Anclote desal site
CLEARWATER -- As expected, the board of Tampa Bay Water has named a 14-acre parcel by the Anclote River as its preferred site for building a desalination plant that would produce 25-million gallons of drinking water a day.
Judge unseals competency evaluations
LARGO -- A circuit judge on Monday granted a St. Petersburg Times request to unseal mental competence evaluations of a man accused in a decapitation. However, the records will remain under seal for at least five days while attorneys decide whether to appeal.
Weather doesn't extinguish cultural festival's high spirits
The show managed to go on -- under hastily erected tents -- at the Florida African-American Heritage Celebration.
Palm Harbor boys revel in soccer win
Winners of their first state title, the Palm Harbor University players receive effusive praise at school.
For competitive elections, reform campaign funding
It is time for campaign reform in Clearwater.
Noechel equipped for CGA victory
Do new clubs improve a golfer's game?
