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December 17, 2002
Tampa Bay: December 17, 2002
North Pinellas County news
Requests for grants outpace new money
The county has received 51 requests, adding up to $19-million. It raised $2-million to distribute.
Mom finds comfort in son's last words
As he drove home from college, Bobby Mays spoke to his mother on his cell phone about his faith. Soon after, he died in an accident.
Commission rethinks city's advisory boards
Leaders agree to change some rules governing the boards. Created in 1950, many haven't reorganized since.
After error, Robbins returns campaign funds
Tom Robbins didn't go the proper route in using contributions collected for his state House campaign to run for the commission, elections officials say.
Coast Guardsman dies in traffic accident
The 21-year-old stationed at Sand Key was in an accident that injured two others.
Arsonist sentenced to 15 years
LARGO -- A serial arsonist who admitted he got a thrill out of watching the Fire Department respond to fires he set was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday.
Petition protests developing vacant land
Neighbors oppose a proposal to allow a single-family home on land near Sunset Beach that was designated a park in 1969.
A chance to shine again on the gridiron
Oldsmar's first Winners Grill All-Star Football Classic gives players a shot at impressing more than 160 college recruiters.
Love of sea stays with diver until death at 84
John C. Maillis, a prosperous sponge diver for 67 years, became a legend in Tarpon Springs.
Bentley wins in tough CGA field, weather
Difficult playing conditions usually call for a different strategy.
Woman struck, killed crossing Belcher Road
LARGO -- A 72-year-old New Hampshire woman was struck by a car and killed Monday as she crossed Belcher Road to admire Christmas lights adorning a house.
Letters: Redevelopment is crucial to future of Pinellas
I am writing in regard to the Redevelopment Opportunities Summit for the Pinellas Community, which occurred recently in Clearwater.
Tampa Bay headlines
Class size responsibility one hot potato
Plea fails to take water plan off table
Parents baffled by teen's final hours
Many elves needed to move that mail
Judge: Don't ask advice on Al-Arian
USF plans perks, big raise for chief
Water board director resigns to take new job
South Pinellas headlines
City may dock gambling ship
Hillsborough headlines
Commission meetings to go into computer
Night lights
Attorney to again lead Hillsborough Democrats
Judge agrees to delay trial in Web site prostitution case
News of Florida
Billie says he okayed gambling project
Elephant attack injures zookeeper
Brogan, law student marry in Irish church
Senator's bill seeks damages for judge
Around the state
Chris Kise of Tampa to be Crist's solicitor general
Teen killers in juvenile facility
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