Fire investigation challenged [Times photo: Scott Keeler] A man whose mother died from the Dolphin Cove condo blaze disputes findings that pointed to his stove as the source of the fire. He is suing.

North Pinellas County news
Proposal for stadium riles North Greenwood
CLEARWATER -- North Greenwood residents on Tuesday assailed a consulting group's proposal to raze Jack Russell Stadium and replace it with a low-income assisted living facility.

Project's power struggle resolved
The townhome plans along West Bay Drive are back on after Florida Power agrees with the builder that it's not viable to bury all of the utility lines.

'X' marks the spot for string of robberies
LARGO -- Investigators are searching for a man suspected in four holdups of adult entertainment stores in the Largo-Pinellas Park area over the past 11 weeks.

Florida teachers rack up some stellar credentials
Teachers subject themselves to a grueling process to earn National Board certification.

Fence-climbing story raises doubt at airport
A St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport official says a transient's account is impossible: The man would have faced a second fence protected by barbed wire.

Hospital reaches for a comfy bedroom feel
Mease Dunedin is emerging from a major renovation that aims to improve productivity and satisfy patients.

Pet seller faces cruelty charges for sick pups
The attorney for an owner of a booth at the Oldsmar Flea Market says the 21 puppies were not neglected.

Oldsmar leader has had enough
A council member who voted for what he believed in, and usually lost, will not seek another term.

Helen Ellis seeks first new leader in 23 years
The current president will help the new president make the transition, then will take an emeritus position until retirement.

Bayshore residents told to boil drinking water
TARPON SPRINGS -- Residents of Bayshore Drive should boil their drinking water because a water line break in the area has created a contamination threat, city officials said Wednesday.

Audit finds real estate oversight is lacking
CLEARWATER -- Construction workers demolished a county-owned office building in Clearwater in May 2000, but nearly two years passed before Pinellas County officials removed the $95,976 building from county ledgers.

3 accused of shooting paintballs at cruisers
Two Sheriff's Office vehicles were targeted in separate incidents Tuesday night in Largo. The teenage suspects are in custody.

Some government telephones go out of service
Telephone service for most Pinellas County government offices was out for more than four hours Wednesday because of a software problem with switch equipment. Officials said 911 emergency service was not affected.

Sunken Gardens copying an original
A small, squat sign was planned. Then they tried to salvage the old sign. Now, a 1960s neon replica is coming.

Letters: Shephard's can't control what goes on off premises
Re: Vessel exclusion zone might endanger partiers, editorial, Jan. 7.

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