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January 15, 2003
Howard Troxler: Bitterness prolongs case against Scientology
Our own local version of the O.J. Simpson case -- meaning that it is undignified, nearly out of control and taking way too long -- is the civil lawsuit pending against the Church of Scientology by the estate of Lisa McPherson.
Top stories
Cigarmakers fight ban
A lawsuit says outlawing smoking in the workplace would hinder tests for quality and kill the industry.
Feds refuse to drop charges against student
However, INS officials in Tampa say they will revisit the case of a Mideast student at USF who might be deported.
U.S. agents seize Stardancer ships, slots, files
Several federal agencies swoop down on the gaming operator's assets in an inquiry into alleged embezzlement.
Security at TIA alarmed by fake bombs -- its own
TAMPA -- The ordinary-looking briefcase set off alarms when it went through an explosives detection machine at Tampa International Airport. It appeared to be packed with bombs.
Dodge, attorney's estate sue Lockheed Martin
TAMPA -- In what could be the story line from a legal thriller, two government workers say they discovered potential fraud by a huge company with a multimillion-dollar job training contract.
USF hires new vice president of research
TAMPA -- The University of South Florida has hired internationally recognized scientist M. Ian Phillips as its new vice president of research.
Tampa man dies in crash; Brooksville man injured
TAMPA -- A 45-year-old Tampa man was killed Monday evening when the car he was in slammed into a parked semitrailer truck north of Plant City, reports stated.
Streets becoming race-ready
ST. PETERSBURG -- Even though the inaugural Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is more than five weeks away, city and Grand Prix officials have already begun preparing the streets for the three-day event.
South Pinellas headlines
'No matter what, I'm getting my kid back'
Ira Wilson dies; he kept 22nd St. S glory alive
Old, new still Gibbs
Demolition to clear way for resort project
Take-home cruisers escape austere era
From well-loved to hot-wired in minutes
City tries to cut cost of 2 new bridges
C.T. Bowen: Hope you love spam
Hospice gala elegant enough for a Gatsby
Love for city blossomed after writer's 1949 return
City of Palm Harbor? Answer is 'no thanks'
Talents freed
Military news
Two return to office without election fight
Man who's seen it all leaves his mark on park
A Day on the Job: Day and night job, overseeing a park
South Beaches election watch
Gulfport/South Pasadena election watch
Godsend for poor shines much brighter
One crown in bag, new season begins
Area teenager Railey repeats as top sailor
Lost Oaks course has new owners
Business headlines: Rutland owners appeal demolition
Letters:
Elks show hospitalized veterans they care
North Pinellas headlines
2 cities consider naming streets for King
County considers a transit authority
A former leader of Israel will join lecture
Music to wash over R.E. Olds Park from bandshell
Boy, 4, hurt after setting fire to school cot
Boats won't be banned behind popular resort
Editorial: Vote in elections that come closest to home
Letters:
Trouble brews from choice delay
Hillsborough headlines
Sun City strives for age zoning
Bogus bills appear in mailboxes
Give students a break, mom says
Tips sought in shooting death of teen
Ernest Hooper: Candidates agree: Ybor needs a broader appeal
News of Florida
Power moves to GOP lobby
Hearings to test mood on budget
Around the state
Flood of e-mail urges election chief's firing
Reno won't rule out Senate run
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