Hillsborough County news
Robbers strike several fast-food restaurants
At least eight area restaurants have had early morning robberies. Authorities expect the two men to attempt more.

Three car accidents claim three lives
In two accidents, the drivers collided with trucks. In one, the driver was ejected. None wore seat belts.

Charge is reduced to manslaughter in fatal punch
TAMPA -- Prosecutors have reduced the charge against 21-year-old Alan Thompson from second-degree murder to manslaughter in the death of Christopher Fannan, the Sickles High School senior felled by a punch to the temple on May 19.

Second time's the charm with new senior center
The old Barksdale Center had problems with plumbing and parking. Its sparkling, $1.5-million replacement was dedicated Friday.

Burglar kills sleeping man
TAMPA -- A Tampa man was killed when a burglar broke into his home and shot him, sheriff's deputies said.

A closer look: One Hillsborough church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tampa Stake

Sandra Thompson
Rise up, bohemians; economy rests on you
Tampa has made another list, and while I tend to think these things are silly, I'm not above using them when they suit my purposes. This is not the most simple kind of list to understand, but then it's not for simple people. It's the Creativity Index, which one egghead now is saying is the most important barometer of economic growth.

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