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April 27, 2002

Tampa Bay: April 27, 2002
He's a firefighter's kind of chief
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[Times photo: Thomas M. Goethe]
The rank-and-file in the Tampa fire department love him, but the higher-ups think Fire Rescue Chief Pete Botto's style is unprofessional.

Hillsborough County news
Renters ordered out of complex
Wretched conditions at a Tampa apartment complex force authorities to order residents to vacate within seven days.

Exceptional kids practice for their prom
At Dover Exceptional Center, the dancing exercises take a serious turn as students prepare for the big night.

He's a firefighter's kind of chief
The rank-and-file in the Tampa fire department love him, but the higher-ups think Fire Rescue Chief Pete Botto's style is unprofessional.

Sandra Thompson
City needs to turn back the covers for B & Bs
To B & B or not to B & B: That is the question.

Runaway brothers found near home
TAMPA -- Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies found two missing North Lakes brothers Friday morning, more than 12 hours after the pair ran away from home.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Exceptional kids practice for their prom
  • Accused Largo priest quits ministry
  • Llamas' attacker pleads guilty
  • Mishap changes foster care rules
  • A baby boom (of one) hits Belleair Shore
  • He's a firefighter's kind of chief
  • Family sues Ford in fatal SUV accident
  • Runaway brothers found near home

  • Pinellas headlines
  • Pastor can't dillydally, drone on
  • Mansion built for banker goes to auction
  • U.S. 19 speed limits drop for construction projects
  • Big band-era singer enduring painful recovery
  • Confusion on what to open ends fast
  • Water source lined up for yards
  • Around North Pinellas
  • Island Estates vote creates special neighborhood rules
  • Greeks prepare for Easter service

  • News of Florida
  • Health issues may rise again
  • Counties fall short on storm shelters

  • Lucy Morgan
  • Behind the banking bill, a political thicket
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