We love the USA [Times photo: Carrie Pratt] Spencer Hawhee, 5, a kindergartner at Mildred Helms Elementary School in Largo, runs Tuesday morning past plastic cups stuck in the school fence. Spencer and his classmates in Carol Mathews' class helped create a message that read, "We love (heart shape) the USA."

Election results
Pinellas pushes GOP's Anderson toward a win
Tom Anderson appeared to have won the Republican primary for House of Representatives District 45 in a close race divided between Pasco and Pinellas counties.

North Pinellas County news
Man faces charge of mail theft
The 30-year-old was released from a hospital Tuesday after being chased down by a postal employee with a pistol. If convicted, he could spend up to five years in prison.

Funding for museum still up in the air
Safety Harbor's new budget doesn't mention the history museum. Museum officials say they need financial help, but the city wants to see audit results.

Seminole thinks mail could entice annexation
With the county raising taxes for folks in unincorporated areas, city officials think this would be a fine time to send them a personal invitation.

Board revisits library, hospice
Commissioners approve next year's budget but can't let go of two issues that many thought had been resolved.

Pedestrian killed on U.S. 19 in Tarpon
Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by a sport utility vehicle at 1:35 a.m. Saturday.

Music in the Park series starts Friday
Because the main entrance to Seminole City Park is closed, Ridge Road is suggested.

Police reports
Caregiver pleads guilty to misdemeanor battery

Letters
Anniversary is time to forgive and be grateful
Whether we have more disasters or whether everything stays calm and cool, I hope everyone will learn to count their blessings, even in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001.

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