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January 9, 2003
Tampa Bay: January 9, 2003
Hillsborough County news
Owner finds horse shot in pasture
The incident in Odessa revives memories of animal abuse incidents in the area two years ago.
Two sets of human remains found
Hillsborough County officials say it was a coincidence the remains, found miles apart, were discovered on the same day.
Crusader appears again to get ban on strip clubs
TAMPA -- David Caton, who has led a years-long crusade against gay rights and strip clubs, asked Hillsborough commissioners on Wednesday to hold a referendum on whether businesses featuring nudity should be outlawed.
Suspect in slaying dies of heart attack
TAMPA -- A 68-year-old man arrested recently on charges of beating his roommate to death with a steel pipe died Wednesday of a heart attack, officials said.
Christopher Goffard, Tamara Lush: Do the crime, get a tongue-lashing
On any given day, a misdemeanor judge at the Hillsborough Courthouse sees a long, sorry-looking procession of accused drunken drivers, shoplifters, and small-scale crooks. In County Judge Elvin Martinez's courtroom, a contrite defendant has a fair chance of getting a break on a petty crime.
Tampa Bay headlines
Apartments ravaged: Separate fires scar families
Teenager dies: Separate fires scar families
Victims of priest abuse find a calming ally
Officials worry amphitheater will hurt Times Forum
Radical move, man
Gasparilla seat shift doesn't sit well with some
Around the state: 95 manatees were killed by boats in 2002, a record
Mary Jo Melone: Candidate is running, but not only for mayor
Pinellas headlines
Radical move, man
Fire investigation challenged
Proposal for stadium riles North Greenwood
Project's power struggle resolved
'X' marks the spot for string of robberies
Florida teachers rack up some stellar credentials
Fence-climbing story raises doubt at airport
Hospital reaches for a comfy bedroom feel
Pet seller faces cruelty charges for sick pups
Oldsmar leader has had enough
Helen Ellis seeks first new leader in 23 years
Bayshore residents told to boil drinking water
Audit finds real estate oversight is lacking
3 accused of shooting paintballs at cruisers
Some government telephones go out of service
Sunken Gardens copying an original
Letters:
Shephard's can't control what goes on off premises
News of Florida
Brogan to seek FAU presidency
Are island monoliths ancient or fake?
Bill: Death sentence should be up to jury
Meek advises Bush how to shrink classes
Ex-tribal chief says he will keep returning until reinstated
3-month sentence for DUI angers family of 2 victims

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