January 12, 2001
Howard Troxler
Trend could be a shock for power structure
Florida Power Corp. is warning us: If you have electric heat, your next bill is going to be higher because of the cold weather. A reasonable reaction might be: Duh! No kidding.
Top stories
Blood reserves run critically low in Tampa area
TAMPA -- With supplies running dangerously low, the people who provide blood to those in need are hoping visitors who come for the Super Bowl stay out of trouble.
Cold winter, warm hearth
As cold nips at the bay area's nose, more residents are lighting their fireplaces. And that's good for business, wood sellers say.
TIA acts to quiet din from its skies
Jets that stray from landing paths within noise-abatement guidelines will be tracked.
Real health risks at Stauffer site?
Earlier studies botched, report says. Schoolkids might have been exposed. Ex-workers should be tested.
Tampa Bay briefs
Blood bank warns supplies dangerously low
Christian group sues PSTA over ad space
Focus on the Family says its ads for a "preventing homosexuality" seminar were illegally rejected.
Young offenders may get more counseling, other help
Juvenile justice officials want more money to expand services such as substance abuse treatment.
Childrens insurance at issue
Pinellas will ask the state to fund health insurance for children without coverage.
South Pinellas headlines
Street killing is year's first
Williams will try to keep council seat
Fired officer testifies he did not see any abuse
After a pause, arsonist returns
North Pinellas headlines
$222,609 awarded in parking lawsuit
Turtles to pop up for art, charity
Fire damages landmark Jimmy Hall's Steak House
Ridgecrest discussion heats up packed hall
Oldsmar plan gets rolling
Water fee ruled constitutional
Library is getting raw deal, city says
Hart has right to keep eye on Clearwater staff
Series of free law classes planned at SPJC campus
Homeless shelters seek volunteers
Pool stains beware
Both sides raise the stakes in gambling boat feud
Tour's striking success calls for another trip
Northern exposures
Best bets
Hillsborough headlines
One suspect arrested in store shootings
Store owner shot in robbery
Non-partisan commission races opposed
Bulls bits
Spartan shorts
Men's hoops team must play without its leading scorer
USF plans vigil, march to honor Martin Luther King
Seniors still hear classroom's call
Campus calendar
News of Florida
Secretary of state speaks: 'I know I followed the law'
Bush offers plan to lure teachers
Glock: 'I killed Ms. Ritchie. I'm sorry for it'
Panel probes Bush's inaction
Around the state
Senator warns of student-performance gap
Teen anti-smoking program effective despite budget

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