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February 19, 2003
Tampa Bay: February 19, 2003
Ernest Hooper
Pushing awareness of a killer; fighting one woman's crusade
As the head of the Florida Prostate Cancer Network and a prostate cancer survivor, Bob Samuels has an instant connection to well-known people who are diagnosed with the disease.
Hillsborough County news
Schools, Pepsi near deal worth millions
The bottler would have the exclusive right to sell its beverages in Hillsborough schools.
A gospel of aliens, clones and robots
Raelians advocate cloning and believe aliens created life on Earth. They addressed a small Tampa audience.
Stormwater tax rejected by Buckhorn
The other mayoral candidates support the annual stormwater fee proposed by Mayor Dick Greco.
Fired car salesman sues dealership
TAMPA -- A former salesman at Courtesy Mitsubishi has filed a lawsuit that claims he was fired after he told his bosses he would not participate in what he called "illegal" and "fraudulent" sales practices.
Know your candidate: Council member faces outspoken challenger
Linda Saul-Sena cites her service record and her accomplishments. Joe Robinson, an engineer, says he can get things done quickly.
Man struck, killed trying to cross street
TEMPLE TERRACE -- A 53-year-old man died after he was struck by a car on N 56th Street, police said.
5 students to pursue national honor
TAMPA -- Five local students have been named candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program, a top national honor for high school seniors. The five are among 2,600 candidates selected from nearly 2.8-million students.
Buckhorn jabs at Iorio record, defends poll
Pam Iorio says her opening of early voting sites, which her rival has challenged, followed the law.
Tampa Bay headlines
Tampa art museum's final touches revealed
Condo group takes on second project
Will ban take pop out of the 4th?
Schools to eliminate 400 jobs
Land speculator granted early release
Airport wins safety award
Board plans ahead on hiring superintendent
Trial begins in student's fatal beating
DNA tests don't help Amos King
Driver who died in stolen car crash identified
Opus Group built its reputation on office buildings
Howard Troxler: Resistance, resignation to nature's mastery of us
Pinellas headlines
Obituary: Smoked fish king dies of injuries
Man runs but seldom votes
Quick sliver
Is conflict in his future?
Ending of submerged-land tale pleases all but one
Debts force auction of historic mansion
City manager remembered as a man of integrity, vision
Big island attempts to preserve tiny island
Security alert, weather change students' plans
Condos to give new meaning to garage loft
Painful pinch
Reading made fun with older buddies
Beach resort welcomed, pampered Jewish guests
On the town: Waterfront luncheon benefits art museum
Cuff link collector to talk about his obsession
In one terrible instant, a family's heart breaks
Questions and answers
Three new schools pose choice dilemma
Military news
Clearwater Catholic grad shoots for PGA
Standout players of future display their skills
State's points series riders are ready to roll
Letters:
Other animals need good homes, too
Hold on tight; road work on the way
Suspect in four bank holdups arrested in North Carolina
Library may need city construction loan
Protest seeks shelters for homeless
3 men charged with burglary of police shed
Leaders approve skate park, water slide
Editorial: Words in praise of volunteers behind three worthy projects
Letters:
Bridge price overstated
News of Florida
On the right, a Republican; some call him a liberal
State needs 20,000 teachers
State paid too much for mine, audit shows
Tutu credits U.S. civil rights history
House Republicans rally around their embattled speaker
Senate president lists teacher pay as priority
Cuban coast guardsmen who defected released
Around the state: New Catholic college to offer courses in fall
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