Tampa Bay: March 9, 2002
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New voting machines go on tour
[Times photo: Scott Keeler]
Election officials are carting the new touch-screen devices all over Clearwater to teach residents how to use them before Tuesday's election. The consensus: They're easy to use. |
North Pinellas County news
Father charged in baby's death
The infant suffered shaken-baby syndrome, police said, and exams showed he was brain-dead. His father is held without bail.
Deputy suspended after spat with officers
LARGO -- A Pinellas sheriff's deputy is serving a 15-day suspension for mouthing off to Pinellas Park police during a domestic dispute, then disregarding a lieutenant's order to leave his girlfriend's home.
Students go off on tangent -- and love it
Clearwater Central Catholic's annual Math Day shows fourth-graders the value of problem solving and numbers crunching.
Suit blames developer's lawyer for loss
Investors who lost money in failed projects accuse the lawyer of helping the developer divert funds. The lawyer denies the claims.
Member of pioneer family turns 100
Dan Stoutamire helped tend the first bridge to Clearwater Beach and later owned his own hardware store.
Accidental shooting kills 26-year-old soldier
The Army sergeant, whose parents recently bought a Clearwater Beach cafe, died on active duty in the Netherlands.
Teams hope to make splash in Florida Junior Olympics
Clubs of swimmers are in Gainesville this weekend for the Florida Junior Olympics.
