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April 24, 2002
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An identifiable flaw
[Times photo: Michael Rondou]
Misidentification may have cost two innocent men months of freedom.
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Howard Troxler
Veto of phone bill not an easy move
Some people will accuse Gov. Jeb Bush of taking the popular, election-year route on Tuesday when he vetoed an act of the Legislature that would have raised telephone rates for millions of Floridians.
Top stories
Jesuit High teacher fired amid misconduct claim
TAMPA -- The Rev. Joseph Doyle stood before hundreds of teenage boys at Jesuit High School on Tuesday morning with bad news about a current teacher and a former principal.
Schools shed jobs to meet budget
Targeted for the cuts are such jobs as assistant principal, technology specialist and guidance counselor.
Tampa fire chief apologizes for van, vacation missteps
Pete Botto says he will track the use of a department van and will institute accountability measures for documenting vacation time.
Lawyer's art an antidote to terror
Michael DeMinico aims to paint the faces of all those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Schools' savings to come out of vice principals' pay
Each assistant principal for student affairs will lose 21 days of pay over a year's time.
Doctor: Circuit judge's condition is worsening
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Florence Foster is not resigning, but her medical reports will go to the state.
Hispanics, Asians fuel population growth
New Census figures show Colombians, Dominicans and Asians pouring into Florida. Jobs are among the reasons.
Drug Court celebrates first class of graduates
LARGO -- Pinellas County's Drug Court celebrated its first graduating class on Tuesday, with 49 people who have received treatment, passed numerous drug tests and landed jobs.
South Pinellas headlines
Mother awaits the beep of life
Marijuana festival has its day at the park
Ruling on firefighter two months away
Old arch will help Gulfport recall school's past
Green thumbs benefit festival
Member picked for American Assembly
Military news
Poynter Library at USF is a treasure
Some seniors say rise means fewer dips
Change proposed for filling council vacancies
Floating on flotsam
Beaches notebook
Doc Webb's drug store remembered at museum
Hot sauce lovers have new shop to dip into
Business headlines
Seeking grace
Central shop owners clamor to get trolleys
Grandmothers doing a tough job (again)
Doubles league crowns division champions
Youngsters wanting to learn ropes have many options
Ex-area standout Christman builds on career
North Pinellas headlines
Demand high for bachelor's degree at SPC
West Pasco prosecutor named Pinellas judge
Possible Pinellas fee increases
Mediation fails in adoption
Settling in at their new school
Oldsmar voters support repeal
Neighbors fight leader over variance request
Land saga might finally reach exciting chapter
Leaders support developers, not our environment
Youngsters wanting to learn the ropes have many options
Hillsborough headlines
Buckhorn: I'll be the true friend of neighborhoods
Volunteers take a bow -- and awards
News of Florida
Lawmakers secure budget deal
Bush kills phone rate increase
Auto Train resumes after deadly derailment
Bush TV ads focus on education
High court hears redistricting duel
Senate foils Graham on drilling lease swaps
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