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August 27, 2002 Tampa Bay: August 27, 2002 South Pinellas County news
Vandals tear up 26 rooms at school
Three boys, 14, are charged with criminal mischief after equipment is damaged at Skyview Elementary.

NAACP letter to Bar group members criticizes Times
The letter asks Bar association members to push the newspaper to hire a black board member by February 2003.

Painted threats target active crime watchers
Harsh words mar the home a St. Petersburg woman shares with her son. Both have spoken out about drug activity.

Tampa Bay headlines
Search in alleged plot goes on

Students jostle off to classes

Eckerd College settles suit in drowning at school pool

Skyway lanes to close again

Bucs stadium loses insurance coverage

Bayflite crash-lands on I-275

Boater throws wife overboard, police say

Huge rifle at center of king-sized controversy

North Pinellas headlines
Sergeant cashed checks not meant for him

It's day of decision for county budget

Role of negotiator roils contract talks

Police chief suspends youth curfew

Resource officer attacked by girls

Custom toys beckon disabled kids

WorkNet official fired over resume

Museum design wins award

A strong comeback lifts Meade

Letters

New Wal-Mart would aggravate U.S. 19 traffic troubles

Hillsborough headlines
Suit says agency misspent federal housing funds

News of Florida
Debate is last shot at shining

Latino group files lawsuit over Bright Futures scholarships

Bush supports guaranteed prekindergarten classes

Cost estimate method irks amendment backers

Program offers state's nurses financial support

FBI to re-enter anthrax building

Reno runs party-funded ads

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