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November 7, 2002
Tampa Bay: November 7, 2002
Election 2002
Campaign turns rough, tumble for Bilirakis
The perils of politics pursue Gus Bilirakis, whose roadside campaigning Tuesday ended when a car bumped into him.
Tarpon's voters will return to the polls
In February, residents will vote on two land deals and on who will replace Commissioner Beverley Billiris.
More North Pinellas news
City looks at ways to rev up art scene
Clearwater is asked to create a division to foster arts and culture and make artists feel welcome. Commissioners will discuss the plan tonight.
Traffic tie-ups, water boiling continue
Commuters along U.S. 19 will have to fight closed lanes again, while residents around the break must continue to boil their drinking and cooking water.
Trio arrested after wife's wrists are bound
A man says he and two friends restrained his wife for a trip to the doctor. Instead, they earn a trip to jail.
Fire officer accused of hateful language
The Fire Department looks into whether its only female lieutenant made racially charged remarks in front of firefighters and a visitor.
Office manager accused of bilking dentist
More than $123,000 was embezzled from an Oldsmar dentist, sheriff's officials say.
WorkNet contract handling criticized
The agency's top board members call for policies to be revised after a controversial contract was awarded to a church some thought had an inside track.
From roundabout to rubble
Destruction of Clearwater Beach's roundabout fountain is to begin sometime soon. Exactly when is not clear, however.
Villacres provides a fast response to late challenger
The volume of cheering heard by frontrunner Bob Villacres as he headed toward the finish at Saturday's Cougar Classic 5K indicated his leadership position was in dire jeopardy.
Letters
U.S. 19 traffic lights make commute miserable
Re: New cross-Pinellas road is complete, story, Oct. 26.
Tampa Bay headlines
GOP gains boost Tampa's '04 convention bid
Work on smaller classes begins
School Board votes a portent?
TIA refines baggage screening
New federal manatee rules to curtail docks and ramps
Judge's lower vote tally leaves puzzling question: Why?
Voting blips too little to alter results
Dentist accused of murder sues radio conglomerate
Family wants videotape of robotic operation
South Pinellas headlines
Top Episcopal congregation's priest resigns
Hillsborough headlines
Shooting raises training questions
Design of museum deflects its critics
Woman charged in shooting of man during drug argument
Though class size measure passed state, county said no
News of Florida
Democrats grapple with disaster
Bush to seek new ideas, change
After defeat, what now for Butterworth?
Man convicted in Florida men's hotel slayings
Officer killed store owner, U.S. jury finds
Push is on to start pre-K plan early
Lt. Gov. Brogan wins twice on Election Night
Republicans sweep into Senate jobs
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