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May 8, 2002
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Dump truck slams into van, killing 2
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
A tire blows, sending the dump truck across I-275 in St. Petersburg. The impact causes a fiery explosion and backs up rush-hour traffic for miles.
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Howard Troxler
Child abuse scandals cry out for us all to truly care
This current scandal over the state's mishandling of child abuse cases, the latest in a long series of scandals, tempts some of us toward simple answers.
Top stories
New water high on yuck, low on yum
In a most unscientific taste test, new water treated with a chlorine-ammonia mix doesn't exactly make a splash.
City told to keep Whitted operating
The FAA says grant contracts mean Albert Whitted Municipal Airport must stay open until 2021.
City pitches riverfront property
The mayor says he has a prime site for a luxury high-rise, near the planned cultural arts center.
Divided board votes to make new middle school 'fundamental'
LARGO -- Despite concerns that many parents don't want a fundamental school, the Pinellas County School Board decided to make the new Thurgood Marshall Middle School into one.
Fast-buzzing Westchase team wins Battle of Books
Quick with the correct answers in a contest on books, the elementary school's team whips six others from Hillsborough at Tropicana Field.
Al-Najjar due court review
ST. PETERSBURG -- In less than a week, Mazen Al-Najjar, a longtime Tampa resident suspected of ties to terrorists, could gain his freedom.
Tampa Bay briefs
Man, 31, killed in crash on Bayshore Boulevard
South Pinellas headlines
Crossroads store lineup to change
School's fear factor
Limited crowd, expansive vision
Prestige wins out over kindness and serenity
Let's take a frank look at hot dogs
'Amistad' replica may dock in St. Petersburg
Toilet scam drained cash from owners
City officials address tenant unrest at the Pier
Slow-pitch seniors snag win in tourney
Business headlines
Antiques Are Us opens on Central Ave.
A day on the job in South Pinellas
School briefs
Achievers
Senior-friendly status sought
Beaches notebook
Walk to raise profile of illness
Home-grown herbs land Gulfport gardener in jail
Mail staff to collect food bags Saturday
Fly fishing philosopher had lots of disciples
Kids' soccer festival stresses the golden rule
Mail staff to collect food bags Saturday
Cat Mangum charted her own path in life
Focus on volunteers
Bardmoor finishes doubles on strong note
Belleair gets on a roll for Interclub victory
North Pinellas headlines
Father of 2 fatally shot at home; suspect sought
Plan calls for billboards to be dismantled earlier
Commission rejects request to build private dock in bayou
Just thank Hillsborough
Educators must act now while their issue is hot
Hospital shows off new angles
Dump truck flips on Keystone, spills fuel
Mexico event challenge for serious sailors
Shooting by deputy is called justified
Belleair Causeway bridge meeting Thursday in Largo
Hillsborough headlines
Reporting misconduct has board's initial okay
Reno pitches preventative child welfare
Centre for Girls turns 1
Robber of 4 banks a suspect in 7 more
TV producer enters race with flourish
Plan for Robles, Oak Park rattles their teachers
Ernest Hooper
Plunging headlong through a day of haphazard revelations
News of Florida
Panel to examine DCF fiasco
Smaller classes could cost $12-billion
Democrats to focus on two top races
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