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February 7, 2003
Tampa Bay: February 7, 2003
Ernest Hooper: Indie
film, clear air, J-Lo's bet
Ahigh-rise construction project in downtown Tampa has led to the
discovery of Indian artifacts that are so strange -- perhaps even alien -- that
they appear to be causing a string of mysterious murders on the waterfront.
Hillsborough County news
Vacant complex is site of rape
As officials try to secure the Amberwood Apartments, they learn that a woman was dragged into the complex and assaulted.
Teacher of the year: She's a model teacher
Debbie Gil Leslie is named the county's teacher of the year.
Spa owner accused of defrauding investors
Spa Malia owner Michael Murphy stole millions in a Ponzi scheme, the FBI says.
Man dies near door in house fire
A fire department official says a working smoke alarm might have given him the time to make it to safety.
Prosecutor accused of battery in Tampa bar
Police are investigating after the victim claims Hillsborough prosecutor Curt Allen assaulted him after the Gasparilla Parade.
Candidates discuss stormwater fee
At a Tiger Bay Club forum, the contenders for City Council talk about an issue that likely will be settled before the election.
Tampa Bay headlines
Howard Troxler: A parade of candidates draws scant attention
Author's humor out of hiding
Syrian student won't be deported
Fair whirls to life with food, fun and games
Teacher of the year: 'Easy to look good when you have great kids'
Charity gets help it needed to feed many
Jet noise increase to rattle homes
Military news
Pinellas headlines
Officials ponder fire station's arsenic puzzle
St. Petersburg considers fireworks ban
Neighbors pull man from apartment fire
Fired county official files lawsuit
Homeless shelter wins $1-million grant
Carjackings share some similarities
Candidate forum is open to the public
Foes unmoved by Wal-Mart compromise
Eight teens charged in wave of car break-ins
Obituary: Hamden Baskin Jr. of pioneer family
Restaurants get break on parking
Water safe to drink, officials say
Dunedin candidates respond
Association honors Tampa's Boje for his contribution to game
Roadside wonders
Best Bets
Letters:
Harborview plays role in economy, life of bay area
News of Florida
DCF policy shift aims to keep families together
Summit focuses on options for dealing with Alzheimer's
McCollum building Senate campaign
First lady praised, asked to do more
Lawmakers consider paying teachers on curve

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