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October 7, 2002
Tampa Bay: October 7, 2002
Ernest Hooper
Black professionals mesh; Goodwill in Wal-Mart's shadow
There were afro wigs (I think they were wigs), platform shoes, wildly designed polyester outfits and silk shirts that would have made John Travolta proud. A couple of people were sporting long-forgotten tams and the sound of funk music filled the clubhouse at Parker's Landing in Town 'N Country.
Hillsborough County news
Pizza clerk shot during robbery Sunday night
A clerk at Hungry Howie's Pizza and Subs was shot Sunday night during a robbery.
Woman injured when SUV flips on Interstate 75
TAMPA -- A 31-year-old Tampa woman was injured early Sunday when she lost control of her vehicle on Interstate 75, authorities said.
Tampa Bay headlines
Is care of frail better today?
Flu shot guidance renews old fears
Salvage firm to share in spoils of shipwreck
Prostitution site still active on Web
Pinellas headlines
Tables turned in attempted carjacking
Kids' fishing day to go global
Citizens' class studies city's workings
A hug from the neighborhood
For kids en route to trouble, a detour
Letters
Oldsmar officials' antics make grist for newspaper mill
News of Florida
Assured 2 in bid for open seat
Childers has new lawyer at retrial
Political campaigns laying down the law
Wealthy candidates give Democrats hope
Rejected reporter scoops governor's commentary
Shuttle may be delayed again
Close race for new seat a surprise
District redrawing may have made race tougher for GOP
Man charged in life insurance scheme

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