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March 27, 2003
Mary Jo Melone: Protesting on the fringe and from the heart
Joe Bohren wasn't like the others. He didn't shout slogans. He didn't pace back and forth.

Top stories
Charity calls off event with Sarandon
The United Way says her anti-war views made her speaking engagement "divisive" and brought complaints.

Fraternity of the mask
Some real characters converge on Tampa, and we're not talking in costume. Why ever grow up?

Kids get boost when war pinches wallets
A group gives children a monthly $25 treat after parents in the reserves or National Guard have shipped out.

Bush aims to inspire troops, public
TAMPA -- With coalition forces pressing toward the most dangerous phase of the week-old war in Iraq, President Bush came to MacDill Air Force Base on Wednesday to offer reassurance and tamp down expectations for a quick and easy victory.

Aide who had angina, smallpox shot dies
The woman, who suffered from angina, has a heart attack. The CDC is investigating.

Storms likely to push spring break inside
Heavy rain is possible as two fronts move through and bring cooler weather by Monday.

400 callers ask about caring for troops' pets
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area residents have expressed interest in caring for the pets of military men and women being sent overseas.

Presidential rally sparks emotions
TAMPA -- As President Bush thanked the troops, their families and the country for wartime sacrifices, Jennifer Light stood amid the people packed into Hangar Three with one thought on her mind.

You can't control all of it
TAMPA -- During President Bush's visit to MacDill Air Force Base on Wednesday, the White House tried to choreograph his every move.

War doesn't deter military recruits
The question, it seemed, was on everybody's mind. At least everybody at American Legion Post No. 7 in Clearwater this month for "family night," a get-together for nearly 50 boot-camp bound Marine recruits and their parents.


South Pinellas headlines
  • Proposal would turn ParkSide inside out
  • Coffee shop argument turns deadly
  • Police release new details in unsolved slaying

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Dunedin businesses seek signs
  • Suspect in deadly hit-and-run extradited
  • Baseballs have lofty air about them
  • Visit the big man's big house
  • Reward offered for hit-run driver
  • Laser prostate procedure offers much simpler, shorter recovery
  • Countryside High seniors arrested
  • Hot dog stand, park are fine for now, city says
  • Largo looks for ways to trim its spending
  • Pinellas Digest: 2 Tampa women charged with running illegal massage parlor
  • Letters: Super Wal-Mart debate exemplifies American freedom

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Iorio names Fred Karl as adviser, city attorney
  • Talks to focus on black children
  • Christopher Goffard, Tamara Lush: TV provides dog's view on murder

  • News of Florida
  • Legislature set to relax rules for two hospitals
  • Panel: Make voters decide again about high-speed rail
  • Doctors try to revive damages cap
  • You're passing the buck, county officials tell Bush
  • Legislature: New incentive could bring stronger seat belt law
  • Jury refuses Florida's first federal death penalty
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