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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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