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February 21, 2003
Top stories
Terror Indictments
Al-Arian raised money for terrorists, feds say
The USF professor is among eight defendants accused of financing, managing and supervising Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
After years of worry about her husband: 'They're here'
TAMPA -- The knock came at 5:15 a.m.
Jihad leader emerged from shadows of USF
Almost eight years have passed since Ramadan Abdullah Shallah, an obscure professor at the University of South Florida, departed to become head of a Middle East terrorist organization.
Hammoudeh a bright scholar, USF peers say
TAMPA -- Members of the campus community at the University of South Florida knew Sameeh Hammoudeh as a father, part-time Arabic instructor and dedicated doctoral student.
Fariz worked for doctor, visited Mecca recently
SPRING HILL -- For the better part of a year, Hatem Naji Fariz managed the business affairs of a Hernando County doctor's office. He lived in an attractive Spring Hill home with a child's plastic basketball hoop in the driveway.
USF faces decisions on Al-Arian
TAMPA -- University of South Florida professor Sami Al-Arian's arrest on terrorism charges Thursday was seen as vindication for the school's efforts to fire him -- and a sign of more trying times ahead.
Local Muslims deny Al-Arian fits government description
TAMPA -- At the Islamic Academy of Florida, the school Sami Al-Arian helped run, federal agents carted out dozens of boxes Thursday from the administration trailer. They talked at length to the principal, who tried to keep the day normal.
Balance sometimes lacking in TV's Al-Arian coverage
For some news outlets, the Thursday arrest of suspended University of South Florida professor Sami Al-Arian seemed like confirmation of suspicions they had been airing for years.
Intercepting evidence likely took 'small army'
TAMPA -- In the case against Sami Al-Arian and his co-defendants, federal prosecutors are relying heavily on intercepted telephone calls and faxes that purportedly establish links to terrorists in the Middle East.
Al-Arian's rise in U.S. began in academics
He came to America in 1975 to study and became a professor. He was admired by students and led Islamic causes.
Context clues indicate unnamed co-conspirator is Mazen Al-Najjar
TAMPA -- The indictment against Sami Al-Arian includes numerous references to an "Unindicted Co-conspirator Twelve," a man federal prosecutors say played an active role in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Breach in 'the wall' opened intelligence to investigators
WASHINGTON -- Law enforcement officials called it "the wall." And when it came down last November, criminal investigators pursuing Sami Al-Arian suddenly found themselves awash in critical new evidence for their case.
Sami Al-Arian, in his words
ON TERRORISM
Howard Troxler: Which face of Al-Arian should be believed?
I spent a long time Thursday with a yellow highlighter and Sami Al-Arian's federal indictment. Now it is getting late in the evening, but two feelings keep colliding in my brain, over and over.
Editorial: The Al-Arian indictment
Whether or not it amounted to criminal conduct, the USF professor's activity in support of an Islamic terrorist group is laid out in damning detail.
Shuttle Disaster: Firefighters to seek 'Columbia' clues
Tampa firefighters are part of two Florida teams headed to Texas to relieve exhausted local search teams.
Choice hands 9 of 10 their wish
Computer matchups of students to schools portend an easy transition to the new choice system this fall.
Driver accused of pulling gun in road rage incident
BROOKSVILLE -- One driver's attempt to pass another on Interstate 75 turned into a road rage incident that left a family shaken Thursday but not injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
South Pinellas headlines
(Ninth) to leave King Street
North Pinellas headlines
Separate and unequal
Plans for waterfront unveiled
Festival offers a rich stew of diversity
Officials approve land sale for school
Tracker outfoxes raccoon, finds ring
$110,000 is limit, manager informed
Man accused of molesting boy
Court reports: Man gets 20 years for molesting boy
Acquitted in 2000, man accused of battery
Two charged in rug scam may be part of fraud ring
Suncoast city tourney bowler has perfect start
Driving force
This week: Pinellas
Editorial: Church could help fix library's problem
Letters:
Inspections article needs clarification
Hillsborough headlines
Celebrating the lives of black pioneers
Vintage bridges gradually decaying
Critics of Ybor vote for club
Man's body found in home
Miranda hints at conflict in landmark designation
Man held in wife's slaying
Grand trees won't fall without a close look
City Times
Grand Central: Gone like a good margarita
Downtown dwellings
Eat, drink and be humbled
Amy Scherzer's Diary: Tulle, roses adorn garden center benefit
City People: Leader of the pack
Obituary: In schools and church, she worked 'full speed'
What's in a name?: Colonel's clout got armory built
RSVP Tampa: Showcasing works of the heart
Everybody's Business: Retro boutique sells '60s chic
Bon Air: Gallery to exhibit photos of Florida
Channel District: Old retail hub will make way for new
South Tampa: Developers back down in face of opposition
Hyde Park: Farmer's market seeks vendors
Ybor City: Spanish ensemble to spice up this Sunday
Neighborhood notebook: Pledge of Allegiance writer's home to be noted
Palma Ceia West: Residents want to put a stop to speeders
Homes: Front Porch: A special room of her own
Go to your (fantastic) room!
Shop owner well versed in the poetry of orchids
North of Tampa
Par for the courts
The greenhouse effect
Gardening: Good advice is the key to designing a landscape
New Tampa: Watercolors win recognition
State's points series riders ready to roll
Northdale: Community overhaul starting to take root
Meet your neighbor: The gift of education
New Tampa: Buckingham developer may sell to new builder
Pipeline network quenches parched lakes
Fun-loving musician leaves legacy of accolades
Neighborhood notebook: Group seeks alternate cultural center sites
Brandon Times
Lunch with Ernest: Come in, but leave the phone
Hospital poised to grow with area
Will work for home equity
I Live Here
People: Against the tide
Daytripper: Time travel
Here and Gone
Farmer's Market: Pretty, tasty
Real Estate: House Values
Zoning: Centex plans 1,000-unit village
Lithia: Wolves territory
Sun City Center: Fruits of generosity
Thonotosassa: Planting plan blends forestry, genealogy
Notebook: Peace activists plan rally today
Commuting: Lane Ranger: Residents beware: Humps slow more than speeders
Snapshots
Prep notebook: Tampa Bay Tech girls claim district crown
Sports & Recreation: LPGA rookie enjoys her life in limelight
What's in a name?: McLane Middle School
Letters:
Reader letter: Readers' response incredible
News of Florida
Graham also had double bypass
Bills ask voters to stop the train
U.S. seeks death penalty in killing of Tampa man
Senate president wants his legacy to be disease cures
State House leader makes light of his recent troubles
Around the state: State doesn't fight appeal of adoption law
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