January 10, 2001
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Driver sent to prison for life
[Times photo: Ken Helle]
A drunken driver ran a red light and killed three USF students as they drove home from McDonald's. Now Mitchell Houston James will serve a life term for his crime. |
Howard Troxler
The scene: Florida Higher Education. Enter Folly, stage right
LES DIZZYABLES
Top stories
Bush proposes more spending for the elderly
During a stop in Dunedin, the governor outlines increased spending and a cut in legal liability of nursing homes.
Tie-ins to big game sprout from gulf to Carrollwood
From Bed Bowl to Super Paella, organizers have timed their events to siphon some Super Bowl glory.
Prosecutors defend decision not to charge official
Among the reasons for not accusing Wayne Brookins of hit and run: He returned to the site where he hit a pedestrian.
Deal may soon help settle claims against surgeon Alfred Bonati
TAMPA -- After years of waiting, malpractice lawsuits in hand, several dozen aggrieved patients of Dr. Alfred Bonati may drop their litigation and let an appointed arbitrator decide how much money they deserve for their claims.
Tampa Bay briefs
Reno thanks the staff in U.S. Attorney's Office
Al-Najjar now fights deportation order
MIAMI -- A Tampa man took his fight against deportation to an appeals court Tuesday, arguing that he deserves haven here because the U.S. government turned him from a benign academic into a suspected terrorist who can go nowhere else.
Baby Sam custody case awaits ruling
The retired judge presiding over talks between two families vying for custody of 4-year-old Sam Johnson asked the Alabama Supreme Court on Tuesday if hecould have more time to try to reach a deal outside the courtroom.
South Pinellas headlines
Notes point up officers' low morale
Beach city elections draw little interest
Water rate increase won't work
Case against officer remains undecided
Professor leaves a marine science legacy, admirers
Elite guests check in at Pinellas Park farm
Hazel C. Lockhart, pioneering grocer
Downtown living: shop 'n' stroll
Back on track for the FCAT
School briefs
Achievers
State chips in $20,000 for building survey
Road work squeezes traffic on 16th Street
City's first dry cleaners going strong after 85 years
St. Pete Beach offers online links
18-year resident joins Fire Commission
Charities traded with players
In their own words
Stroll to get Lealman on a better roll
Lealmanites answer key queries
Volunteers will keep eyes open and take notes
Focus on volunteers
Military news
Many renew friendships in Sullivan event
Spring training rides beginning to fill calendar
Sadakata, Lucas rally for tourney victories
North Pinellas headlines
Parking lot deal detailed at trial
Scientologist withdraws bid for church
Restaurateur's family sues over electrocution
Sides raise the stakes in gambling boat feud
Man makes his mark fighting pool stains
Free kits can make blinds safe
Work to start on safe Haven for abused
Chamber chief puts services out front
Builder selected for Belcher extension
Commissioner crosses line with meeting request
Commissioner crosses line with meeting request
Woman files suit claiming car dealer reneged on prize
Two hospitalized after four-vehicle accident
Spring training rides begin to fill calendar
Official hoping to avoid election
Clearwater food store closes its doors
Elderly man's swindler pleads to repay victim
Harbor Oaks earns initial prize
Director wants Heritage Village fenced
Hillsborough headlines
School Board eyes exclusive computer deal
Business briefs
News of Florida
Media pool their efforts to study rejected ballots
College changes set in motion
License tag renewal system back up after short failure
As many as 400 voted illegally in Broward
Voting task force gets earful
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