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December 3, 2002
Mary Jo Melone: Giving up the fight to get on with life
Michael Schiavo could make everything so easy.

Top stories
Local diarrhea drug gets FDA nod
Tampa's Romark Laboratories can now market Alinia in the U.S. It treats the condition in kids.

One last pitch for GOP's event
Mayor Dick Greco and other leaders journey to Washington to convince party leaders that Tampa can raise $50-million for the 2004 convention.

Pinellas jury awards two women millions in rape case
The women say a money-loving rapist took everything from them. They get $6-million each.

Division of family, faith
Some parents complain their children have been caught in the clutches of a cult, leading to a Brandon teacher's dismissal.

District adds Realtors to choice outreach
School officials hope Realtors can help them get word to new residents.

Buses may get ticket to fast lane
Officials consider outfitting buses with a device to make green lights last a little longer.

I-275 access from Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) Street N to close today
ST. PETERSBURG -- The entrance ramp from northbound Dr. M.L. King (Ninth) Street N to eastbound Interstate 275 will close this morning and will remain closed for at least seven months. The ramp is one of three key routes from northern St. Petersburg to Tampa.

Hillsborough resident has West Nile
TAMPA -- The Florida Department of Health on Monday confirmed that a 49-year-old Hillsborough County resident has contracted West Nile viral encephalitis, a potentially fatal brain inflammation.

Obituary: Architect who molded Tampa Bay area dies
Carlos Alfonso Sr. came to the United States from Cuba with his family -- and not much else. He leaves a vibrant architectural legacy.


South Pinellas headlines
  • USF endorses 1-runway airport plan
  • Man sues diocese, claiming sex abuse

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Muddled motel deal puts strain on parking plan
  • Ex-firefighter's supervisor suspended
  • Software company may go to Pasco
  • Newest sinkhole increases tally
  • Family seeks NAACP inquiry into teen's drowning
  • Substitute captures attention in match
  • (Letters): Consider just the facts in shooting

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Transit board activists' ousters stir controversy
  • Boyfriend charged in woman's drowning
  • Lawyers turn on each other in probe
  • Two men shoot woman, boyfriend at closed store
  • Ernest Hooper: Robots fill the pill bill; a sexy new neighbor

  • News of Florida
  • Death order delayed again
  • Trial opens with focus on Billie
  • Virus hitches ride on Carnival cruise ship
  • State agencies find many missing children
  • Hastings poised to run if Graham declines
  • Orlando ordinance includes gay people
  • Alleged briber of W.D. Childers on trial
  • Brogan's talks with colleges heat up rumors of FAU post
  • Longtime elections director resigns
  • Shuttle homebound from outpost
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