WEEKEND Fireworks are the highlight of almost every July Fourth celebration today. While you wait for the light show, there's entertainment galore. Story [Times art: Teresanne Cossetta]

North Pinellas County news
Two held in mobile home park slaying
A trail of blood led detectives from the body to the suspects, Clearwater police say.

Independence Day events
LARGO: A fireworks display takes place at dusk at Taylor Park, 1100 Eighth Ave. SW. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are allowed. No alcohol, personal fireworks, sparklers or pets. Free.

Rookie officer hits the streets
One of 12 new Largo police officers works through her nerves as she answers her first official call, a complaint about a loud stereo.

Property tax rate doesn't budge
Oldsmar residents may still pay more because of increased property values. The mayor says a rate decrease isn't appropriate.

New tour boats, tall hotels put on hold
Tarpon Springs is adding rules that may affect boats in the Anclote and hotels in the Sponge Docks area. New applications must wait at least 90 days.

What happened to caring, patience Sept. 11 brought?
Today in events large and small all over the country, speakers will extol America's renewed patriotism since the Sept. 11 attacks and talk about the ways that awful day changed Americans forever.

Pier 60 field waits out a strong storm
Inclement weather let up just enough for 128 runners in the Sunsets At Pier 60 race Friday evening at Clearwater Beach.

Letters
Call for new library in Largo appears to be without basis
Your newspaper should be impartial, but your recent articles about the Largo Library appear to be one-sided in favor of the City Commission.

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