Big band-era singer enduring painful recovery [Times photo: Kinfay Moroti] Connie Haines broke two neck vertebrae in a car accident this month. She is searching for an assisted living facility to take her.

North Pinellas County news
Mansion built for banker goes to auction
The owners of a unique Harbor Bluffs home take the unusual step of offering it at auction. A broker expects bids to exceed $3.5-million.

U.S. 19 speed limits drop for construction projects
One project will reconfigure U.S. 19's medians to improve safety. Another job adds a continuous right-hand turn lane.

Confusion on what to open ends fast
"Open the door!" the store clerk thought he heard. Two tries to open the door result in two strikes with a pipe from the suspect. Then, "I just went crazy on him," the clerk says.

Water source lined up for yards
Swiftmud's board approved funds to extend the reclaimed water system into the Harbor Oaks subdivision by the end of 2003.

Accused Largo priest quits ministry
The pastor of St. Matthew Catholic Church resigns after a St. Petersburg man tells police the priest fondled him as a youth in the 1970s.

Llamas' attacker pleads guilty
Robert Pettyjohn agrees to eight years in prison for a series of charges, and could face 40 more years if he violates probation.

Mishap changes foster care rules
After a girl nearly drowns at a Clearwater home, some area foster parents are required to fence off swimming pools.

Around North Pinellas
Thief jumps into car's back seat, steals purse

Island Estates vote creates special neighborhood rules
The residents approve restrictions and rules that, upon approval by the city, apply uniquely to them.

Greeks prepare for Easter service
This weekend Greek Orthodox Christians worldwide end a 40-day fast of Lent to celebrate Easter.

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

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South Pinellas headlines

Pastor can't dillydally, drone on

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Hillsborough headlines

Renters ordered out of complex

Sandra Thompson

City needs to turn back the covers for B & Bs

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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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