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May 1, 2002
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Born ready
[Times photo: Lara Cerri]
The biggest triathlon in Florida offers a challenging course for kids and amateurs. |
Howard Troxler
A 'price' on ballot items is more than we can afford
In the election of 2000, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a high-speed rail system. The idea got on the ballot by a citizen petition. The ballot did not give voters the slightest idea of the potential cost.
Top stories
Moffitt's hope away from home
Cancer patients are a long way from home. The American Cancer Society offers a place to stay -- free.
'Oldest, fittest, fastest' runs for mayor
Nationally ranked runner Don Ardell, 63, says he's also the "prettiest of all the candidates."
Pepin-Rood grandstands going down -- in history
The 80-year-old stadium grandstands are being removed. A new facility is planned.
Medical care van to treat homeless
The van will run daily throughout the county, from rural Hillsborough encampments to city streets.
Mixed feelings greet guard change
The transition from a military to police presence at TIA is met with unease from some officers and passengers.
Pastor arrested as war criminal
Officials want to deport an influential member of Tampa's Haitian community over his alleged role in a 1994 massacre in his homeland.
Quick changes proposed for lagging schools
Plans are to transform two D-rated elementaries into academies two years before school choice begins.
Scientology foes continue rancor
In an affidavit, Robert Minton says attorney Ken Dandar tried to get him to lie.
His gamble lost, getaway driver wants new trial
Prosecutors say a murder defendant is blaming the judge after accepting a split jury's decision -- for conviction.
South Pinellas headlines
Annexations into Seminole will have to wait
Volunteer coach ordered to pay back stolen money
Sobering stories help evoke a prom pledge
Gulfport forms crime watch along corridor
Rooster's wakeup call gets rise out of neighbors
Statue of Polish general ready for Williams Park
Kenneth City council to pick peer
Meeting on horse farm zoning set Thursday
Development soaks up water saved
Beach officials happy after bridge misunderstanding
Resort shoots down rumors of Wal-Mart
Drug dealers' loss is Operation PAR's gain
Local artist opens gallery on Beach
1929 St. Petersburg comes into focus in historic film
Diapers and diplomas
Elementary school and USF link up
Residents to offer input on city
Spirit moves writer to blend story, music
Born ready
Defending Satellite league champion repeats
Organizations have fun and competition
Starting way back doesn't stop Clearwater driver
North Pinellas headlines
Big band singer puts her trust in care facility
Transit will change in the future, Spratt says
Mayor lambasted for festival testimony
Man's long hike will celebrate asthma victory
Clearwater hospital makes list of top 50
Policies let illegal aliens avoid the law
Hillsborough headlines
Pastor arrested as war criminal
Ernest Hooper
1 less bar, 1 more poll, applause for Storms
News of Florida
Four Escambia commissioners are indicted
Democrats decry timing of Bush proposal
Bush gets emotional at drug summit
School code bill finally okayed
Bush enters dispute over regulating banks, insurance
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