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January 22, 2003

Tampa Bay: January 22, 2003 Hillsborough County news
If they ruled, classes might start hours later
High school leaders speak up on subjects close to their hearts: start times, crowded schools and testing.

Jury recommends death for stabbing
Troy L. Green faces execution for stabbing cerebral palsy victim DeCarla Dixon 39 times.

Students moving to fill new school
A third of Durant High's population, despite pleas from its students, will be among those going to the new Newsome High.

Model agency faces penalties
A judge recommends a Tampa agency pay up and lose its license after clients say it failed to help them.

Military news
Army Pvt. Chimere E. Branton has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Driver ignores signals, crosses into Amtrak train's path
PLANT CITY -- The driver of a Toyota sedan was killed Tuesday morning when he ignored railroad crossing signals and was hit by an Amtrak train, according to reports.

Ernest Hooper: The Japan connection; toast to easy money
By this time next month, you will know the name Hideki Matsui. And a lot of people in Japan are going to know the name Tampa.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Super Bowl XXXVII: Winn-Dixie snags bragging rights as Bucs grocer
  • Two officers are victims of ID thefts
  • Super Bowl XXXVII: Plotting your escape
  • Times promotes two in management ranks
  • Safety Harbor project approved
  • Howard Troxler: Largo voters have choice: the rebel or his mentor

  • Pinellas headlines
  • 30-story high rise proposed
  • Bridge users will have their say on a new one
  • Fire chief's pay raise approved, but lower
  • Seminole adds 1,333 new residents, 612 homes
  • Vessels seized; owner arrested
  • Developer one of nation's largest
  • Chamber honors board member, school chief
  • A funny thing happened on the way to age 102
  • Working: a day on the job in south Pinellas County
  • Where dining is civilized
  • Super Bowl XXXVII: 2 super tickets exceed dreams
  • Recreation buffs needed to walk 'n' roll on the trail
  • On the town: Students and activists hailed at King breakfast
  • Lawmaker answers call to lead church
  • Super Bowl helps schools make some extra points
  • Mini art works create a little astonishment
  • Military news
  • Razorback riders must be equipped
  • Wager likes direction Shipwatch is headed
  • Business headlines: New hotel set to open this week
  • Letters: Make owners insure their bad dogs
  • Short-term rental ban likely to be enforced
  • County pitches inclusion in high-speed rail
  • SPC enrollment outpaces budget
  • Six on ballot for city election
  • 16 from Tarpon boatyard reap $4.1-million bonanza
  • Optimism greets townhomes proposal
  • Luncheon to benefit Ruth Eckerd programs
  • Letters: Incorporation issue is a matter of math

  • News of Florida
  • FCAT rules revised for disabled
  • Bush wants to reward school tax hikes
  • Bush: Tough times, tough budget
  • Mandatory school uniforms near in Escambia
  • Marine reservists ordered to deploy
  • Around the state: Judge orders jail for man allegedly spreading HIV
  • Prosecutor arrested in Internet sex case
  • Brogan named a finalist for FAU president
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