January 3, 2001
Tampa Bay: January 3, 2001
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Diver already feeling blessed

[Times photo: Andrea Bruce Woodall]
A Tarpon Springs teen believes his baptism in the Jordan River in 1998 helped him recover from a brain tumor. |
North Pinellas County news
Teen driver says he panicked in fatal hit-run
"I did stop for a second," he recalls. "I thought "Oh, my God.' Then I just blasted it." The man left behind, a husband and father, later died.
Assistant city manager is asked to quit
Bob Keller says he is stepping down because of his health, but city officials mention a police investigation.
Report: 2000 set city on a win streak
Officials point to milestones such as moving city offices and boosting tax rolls. But more work lies ahead, they say.
North Pinellas police briefs
Blaze damages restroom at park
Beach businesses shift gears
The chill changes what's hot at the beach. Water scooters? Out. Tanning booths and coffee? Very in.
Spring training cities get millions
The state money clears the way for a new stadium in Clearwater, where the Phillies train, and a renovated one in Dunedin for the Blue Jays.
Religious faith is not the same as mind control
Re: Reaction mixed to plan for church, Dec. 21 story.
Pedestrian seriously injured after hit by car
CLEARWATER -- A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Clearwater on Tuesday evening.
Deputies to be part of Shell Key scene
Authorities say they will try to balance more enforcement with letting people enjoy the popular party island.
Race Week sets sail with record numbers
Overriding their 300-boat limit, organizers have accepted a record 327 entries for the 14th annual Yachting Key West Race Week.
Interim city manager nearly shoo-in for job
Bill Horne has been Clearwater's interim city manager since July, and several city officials have made it clear they would like him to have the job permanently.
Tampa Bay headlines
Tarpon man again is arrested
Family calls for justice after wounded boy dies
Wanted: Super Bowl tickets
Olympic leader seeks results
Bullet was waiting at church
Tampa Bay briefs
Florida Bar disciplines bay area attorneys
Businessman accused in plot to murder wife
South Pinellas headlines
Beach business is hot; water's not
One call can help tots ride more safely
Police complain of bad evaluations
Article brings smiles to bicyclists
Pinellas, Pasco each has benefits
Mayoral candidate quits race for good
Chamber sets up trade show
Trial under way in police labor lawsuit
Lutheran school raising money to buy land
Florida Orchestra has a '20s theme for 2001
1 year later, barber is pleased about shop
Lasting impressions
Class Notes
Gallery chooses two artists
Monitoring of sex offenders gets boost
Rich paradise retreated as the future took hold
Couple falls in love with rare breed
Several highlights over course of year
Many players enjoy a successful year
Race Week sets sail with record numbers
Hillsborough headlines
Stand-in state attorney departs quietly from office Coe headed
Tampa to buy waterfront land for new park
Father guilty in death of son
News of Florida
Roundup for life
Around the state
21 killed in holiday wrecks, the FHP says
Cheney aide to be Bush chief of staff
GOP to celebrate 4-2 majority on Cabinet

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