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February 27, 2003

Tampa Bay: February 27, 2003 Hillsborough County news
Frank Sanchez: boxing, bulls and a chat with Gandhi
We know them as people with strong opinions on public issues, but what is the private side of the candidates for mayor of Tampa? To give a glimpse, the Times posed the same 15 questions to the candidates. Today's Q&A is with Frank Sanchez.

Police ordered to reinstate veteran officer
TAMPA -- A veteran police officer fired in 1999 for allegedly falsifying a report will be back on the force with full back pay and seniority.

Tampa officer sues city, alleging harassment
He says the problems began after he conducted investigations into questionable practices within the city.

District 1 City Council race much-watched
The field of four includes the second and third black candidates to run citywide in recent times.

Lawmaker donates $10,000 to Tampa General foundation
TAMPA -- State Rep. Sandra Murman, R-Tampa, gave $10,000 to the Tampa General Hospital Foundation on Wednesday.

Commission delays water regulations
A panel working on a wellhead protection ordinance is told to seek the views of more members of the public.

Political Junkie: Firefighters lean toward Buckhorn, but endorse no one
When Tampa firefighters voted on which candidate their union should endorse for mayor, Bob Buckhorn looked like the clear winner.

Candidates hammer transportation at debate
Mayoral candidates Pam Iorio, Frank Sanchez and Bob Buckhorn said they would put a road referendum to voters.

Christopher Goffard, Tamara Lush: Mom seizes the moment
Reporters and television photographers were clustered at Tampa and Laurel streets on Monday, awaiting news on a hand grenade and rifle found inside the Park Trammel building.


Tampa Bay headlines
  • Family of officer slain in 2001 sues
  • Hospice confirms loaning money
  • Will choice segregate schools?
  • Songs of orphans
  • Schools weigh what to give up
  • Terror Indictments: Staunch Al-Arian supporter now says he was deceived
  • Inmate executed after 26 years
  • Terror Indictments: USF fires Al-Arian after terrorism charges
  • Woman pleads guilty to having bombs in home
  • Area clinics receive cautions
  • Mary Jo Melone: Iorio's rise carries with it a whiff of destiny

  • Pinellas headlines
  • Gambling cruise boat not likely until June
  • Parking is front and center in Beach Walk plan
  • Cyclist injured in collision during charity bike ride
  • Seniors agency gets the heave-ho
  • County staff delivers blow No. 2 to Wal-Mart
  • Safety assured, street to stay MLK
  • Change does coach -- and team -- some good
  • Quiet start for noise task force
  • Jury chosen in trial of millionaire businessman
  • Maguire pushes through obstacles for victory
  • Editorial: Incumbents offer best choices for Largo posts

  • News of Florida
  • DCF to pay abused boy $525,000
  • Judge: U.S. stalls Holocaust suit
  • Around the state: Brogan's job switch expected Tuesday
  • Obituary: Voucher advocate dies after surgery
  • Union: Find a way to hike teacher pay
  • State urged to leave fund for transportation alone
  • Governor writing a state war budget
  • Parents of electrocuted boy file suit against city
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