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August 27, 2002
Students jostle off to classes
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[Times photo: Ken Helle]
Holly Komula had a little trouble finding her classes at the University of South Florida on Monday.

Top stories
Search in alleged plot goes on
The governor reassures Florida's Muslims as agents investigating a Seminole podiatrist search for more evidence.

Huge rifle at center of king-sized controversy
SEMINOLE -- Picking through a pile of firearms and explosives in a Seminole townhouse, Pinellas sheriff's deputies and federal agents found dozens of legal weapons, several suspected bombs and one rifle that has raised hackles from Washington to California.

Eckerd College settles suit in drowning at school pool
The suit alleged a careless lifeguard missed the drowning boy. Insurance will cover the $1.55-million payment.

Skyway lanes to close again
State highway officials are planning to close both southbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway bridge from 9 tonight to 5 a.m. Wednesday. Rain or lightning could postpone closure until Wednesday night.

Bucs stadium loses insurance coverage
The threat of terrorism pushes up insurance costs for sports stadiums nationwide and puts some carriers out of the market altogether. Raymond James Stadium is dropped and needs to find a new insurer within two months; Tropicana Field has seen its costs for coverage skyrocket.

Bayflite crash-lands on I-275
An infant patient and three crew members escape unharmed after the "hard landing" near the Skyway.

Boater throws wife overboard, police say
ST. PETERSBURG -- A boater accused of throwing his wife overboard Saturday has been arrested on an attempted murder charge.


South Pinellas headlines
  • Vandals tear up 26 rooms at school
  • NAACP letter to Bar group members criticizes Times
  • Painted threats target active crime watchers

  • 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
  • Around the state
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