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December 8, 2002

Tampa Bay: December 8, 2002 North Pinellas County news
That hot property next door is City Hall
Calvary Baptist has confirmed an offer for its prime downtown land, and City Hall is the hot property next door. Local leaders discuss some of the possibilities.

Parents: School making kids sick
Parents suspect airborne mold is the problem, but Indian Rocks Christian School says there are no signs of dangerous levels of mold.

Trendy spots for dogs to run, sniff
Paw playgrounds have become popular places for pets and owners to socialize. The latest one is coming to John Chesnut Sr. Park

Car may be key to murder puzzle
As the Ron Ford murder investigation broadens in Pennsylvania, local authorities wait to hear from anyone who saw the car he was found in.

More tests to begin at Stauffer site
TARPON SPRINGS -- Starting this week, contractors working at the Stauffer Superfund site will conduct more tests and field work to help put together a better picture of underground conditions at the former phosphorus-processing plant.

Headlines through the years
A look back at the events, people and places that made North Pinellas the unique place that it is. The information is compiled from past editions of the St. Petersburg Times.

Editorial: Racism must not be Largo's legacy
Largo fire Lt. Jeannine Horton has paid a high price for the poor judgment and offensive behavior she displayed during a September conversation with her colleagues at Station 41. The 18-year veteran firefighter/paramedic and officer was fired Nov. 22 for saying "I hate n------" and making other appalling remarks about groups of people.

Letters: Losing sleep over decisions by McCabe
Re: Officer cleared in teen's shooting, story, Nov. 23.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Junior ROTC members mixed on possible war
  • Two Citrus men killed when car and truck collide
  • Fewer parents crowd schools for help with choice forms
  • GOP money men get ready to roll
  • 'Quidam' back on after acrobat's fall
  • Friday's last chance for choosing school

  • South Pinellas headlines
  • Beach burglar's print matched to inmate's
  • Artifacts may be at lake site, state says
  • Gibbs High rebuilding under fire
  • St. Pete Beach recycles a garbage collector
  • TV distorts image of life in Africa
  • Critters' nesting likely made power squirrelly
  • Christmas Belles find toys for needy children
  • Sister no shoo-in after all
  • Madeira Beach paramedic is accused of spouse abuse
  • Look out for water pipes work on Sixth Avenue S
  • Feast to famine
  • Turn your creative kids into gift-making elves
  • You can have your say about Lealman's future
  • Beach Nutts bar lives on, thanks to couple
  • West Lealman residents can help shape future
  • Musicians to perform for peace
  • Hanukkah symbols join Christmas ones in a park
  • Nature trail honors champion of Florida flora
  • Environmental board okays school projects
  • Commission to vote on trash fee increase
  • Howard always looking for more
  • Stum is up to challenge in Turkey Trot
  • Blaze strikes Midtown church; cause unknown
  • Letters: Pinellas panel right on mangroves

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Humbling of a judge
  • Mother's search never flags
  • Board punishes Tampa surgeon
  • Chased for theft, man kills himself
  • Homeowners wary of growing CDD debt
  • Zoning: Acreage owner delays request for more density
  • Where gifts are more than things
  • Holiday happenings
  • Prep notebook: Football coach resigns after 3 losing seasons
  • Youth basketball, volleyball offered
  • Open & Shut
  • Lutz: Hollywood 20's screens may glow again
  • Students helping students
  • Town 'N Country: A sideline in singing
  • Lutz: Style Kitten mum on guv'na's outfit
  • Odessa: Talk of trail extension hits some rough spots
  • New Tampa: Portable prayer
  • Oldsmar: Architect unveils plans for arts center
  • Neighborhood Notebook
  • Week in Review

  • News of Florida
  • A strong hand
  • Patrons bid farewell to beloved bar
  • Police: Rilya's caregiver changed story after test
  • Around the state
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