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March 20, 2003
Mary Jo Melone
Teens cling to a lifeline as budget knives loom
The words are posted up on one wall of the lunchroom of the cramped and noisy Tampa Marine Institute:
Top stories
A few choice words for choice
Thousands of parents called the Pinellas district this week to protest their children's school assignments.
Together to end, two apologize, leave $200
CRYSTAL RIVER -- An elderly Citrus County couple was found dead Wednesday in a room at the Days Inn on U.S. 19, and police think the incident was a murder-suicide.
Iraq: Sperm bank service free to military
They say that after the 1991 Persian Gulf War, soldiers blamed low sperm counts on chemicals from combat. This will help assure progeny if they want.
Iraq: Girl Scouts, neighbors send cookies to war
Girl Scout cookies are headed for war zones as neighbors send a little "home" to the military.
Iraq: Antiwar forces to rally today in the bay area
The peaceful protests that have dotted the area will continue, but some say they could switch to civil disobedience.
Iraq: Power goes out; when it returns nation is at war
SEMINOLE -- Residents of more than 4,000 homes in Seminole and nearby beach towns missed the beginning of the war because their power was out.
Iraq: Iraqi heritage might trigger visit from the FBI
TAMPA -- Ali Omeira expects a dark-suited federal agent to knock on his door in the next few days.
Iraq: Thud of war heard in echoes at home
Carla Wiedler was planning to study for midterm college exams in human biology and applied ethics on Wednesday night, but her concentration was interrupted by a new chapter in American history.
Iraq: Area residents react to news with mixture of emotions
The announcement that U.S. forces had attacked targets in Iraq affects people in a number of ways; some are confident, some are scared, many say it is necessary.
Iraq: War gives new role to church leaders
As war breaks out, worshipers of all faiths are turning to spiritual leaders for answers and reassurance.
Iraq: From start, MacDill fully engaged
TAMPA -- No protesters. No commotion. No traffic.
Teachers union wants poll on tax
LARGO -- The Pinellas teachers union offered Tuesday to finance a poll that would gauge whether county voters support a property tax for teacher salary increases.
Crash kills Riverview High School teacher
Jim Noonan's wife, Karen, is in fair condition after their Corvette goes airborne and flips over. He taught physical science and was a youth sports coach.
Channelside close to saying hello, Hooters
As Pop City deflates, the complex has landed a steakhouse and courts Salt Rock Grill.
Obituary: 1960s singer Johnny Killen dies at 64
ST. PETERSBURG -- At 19, Johnny Killen got his start in music by singing on talent night at the old Robert James Hotel.
South Pinellas headlines
Geopolitics aside, students at international fair crave food
Developer turns its sights to Midtown
Group may seek outside review of Police Department
North Pinellas headlines
Developer formally submits high-rise plans
Aura of calmness returns to meetings
County wants more women to know about WIC
County departments will merge, trim
Push for Wal-Mart supercenter fizzles
Developer returns with Walgreens proposal
Dead twins' dad sues bartender
Ex-nurse's assistant pleads no contest to theft charges
Letters:
Why neighbors really oppose lighted soccer fields
Hillsborough headlines
Sanchez gives up negative approach
The Kat's meow
Candidate had rocky police career
Tampa native's death linked to serial killer
Contentious discord marks 'Courage' award
Two store robbery suspects indicted on murder charges
3 votes on public access TV aren't enough
Christopher Goffard, Tamara Lush: Tampa Uncuffed: Hearing could end Al-Arian's confinement
News of Florida
Senate passes class size plan
Public's voice on utilities to retire
Hijacked plane lands with military escort
Federal judge hands down order for new manatee protections
In lab, flutter of hope for rare species
Graham builds his team for presidential campaign
Jennings turns down appearance at women's rally
Whose water is this bill carrying?
House okays malpractice awards cap
Legislature: No-fault auto insurance reform bill criticized
Retarded man's murder conviction is tossed out
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