Election 2002 [Times photo: Scott Keeler] At the Pinellas County Courthouse in Clearwater, June Fuller gets her voting done on Monday before today's polls open. TIMES RECOMMENDS For a summary of the Times Editorial Board’s opinions on today's election, click here. For the Times’ Know Your Candidates Guide, click here.

North Pinellas County news
After error, murder plea brings shorter sentence
LARGO -- A Largo man who won a new trial on a murder conviction because of a judge's error pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Monday and escaped a life term.

Ex-principal's lawsuit ends with settlement
Former Countryside High principal Sharon Lambeth and the Pinellas County School Board reached a settlement Monday in the sexual discrimination lawsuit she filed last year.

Man robs AmSouth on Enterprise
Police suspect the robber might be responsible for three other holdups.

Ex-resident dies after marathon
Hilary Anne Bellamy, who grew up in Clearwater and went on to work in Washington, D.C., collapsed and died after participating in her first marathon.

City mulls container rules as trial looms
As the commission considers easing restrictions on the size of signs on portable containers, one company is suing -- and also contemplating a move to Clearwater.

Decision on land sale key to mayoral bid
Beverley Billiris will run for Tarpon Springs mayor in 2004 if she can resign her City Commission spot. That comes down to a vote tonight.

Tests show raccoon that bit girl had rabies
The 12-year-old, injured at a Safety Harbor home, is getting shots to ward off the disease. It is the third case of rabies in the county this year.

Ex-principal, School Board settle suit
The woman's lawsuit claimed sexual discrimination after she was transferred for letting an athlete retake exams after graduation.

Letters
Plea agreement not justified in toddler's death
Re: Man pleads guilty, gets 25 years for death of girlfriend's toddler, story, Nov. 1.

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