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January 31, 2001
Tampa Bay: January 31, 2001
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Teens learn finality of exams

[Times photo: Stafanie Boyar]
TAMPA -- Hope springs eternal, at least when 50 high school students intent on waiving dreaded final exams gather before School Board members to make their case. |
Hillsborough County news
Ex-county judge's punishment is set
TAMPA -- A judge has recommended that former County Judge Elizabeth "Betsey" Hapner lose her law license for 90 days and be placed on probation for a year.
Business briefs
The Computer Club will hold a "Novice Night" meeting on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd, Sun City Center. The guest speaker will be Kenny Williams, the WebServer from the Observer News. His presentation will be directed to those who may not be experts in personal computer operation. Call John A. Fischer at (813) 634-3664.
Hillsborough briefs
United Way awards $500,000 in grants
Tampa Bay headlines
A smile from fate: a cheap ticket
Health officials follow trail of meningitis cases
To the patient go the spoils -- and a bargain
Alternative school lacks only a home
Cameras scanned fans for criminals
Owing $100-million, Bilzerian jailed again
Penny shortfalf surprises commissioners
Sergeant disciplined for slur is promoted
Senator says he won't head new university
Guilty plea in fatal fire gets woman probation
Tampa Bay briefs
Bike trail sets new standard
Student files suit agains maker of tires
Parkway free for 2 weeks
Pinellas headlines
Ballot is bulging in mayoral race
'Interrogation' embarrasses beach bicyclist
Office dress codes can wear you out
Mayor candidates snipe at money leader
Consumer advocate runs for City Council seat
Gulfport, St. Pete Beach elections are shaping up
Area Agency on Aging offers free job training
Developer parts ways with YMCA downtown
Black entrepreneurs get a boost
Trails to learning
Achievers
To some, Bloemaert was star of weekend
Pinellas Park projects build momentum
Coastal building rule plan causes waves
Area Agency on Aging offers free job training
Good will lingers; painting does not
Center honored for aid to people with problems
Program teaches dangers of substance abuse
Dome District more than dinner and drinks
Parent mobilizes to solve traffic woes
At 106, he has experienced love, war, a funny president
YouthBuild offers training program for youths 16-24
Consultant to deliver news on police workload
Field day accentuates teamwork, friendship
2 report purses snatched
Tomorrow's stars playing today in Clearwater
Hard-luck circuit anxious to set sail again
Focus on volunteers
Palm Harbor pro vows to overcome setback
City candidates vie to stand out
Beach residents, state agency square off
Group hopes Greek divers buoy sponge industry
One project's troubles may delay second
North Pinellas digest
County steps up hunt for taxes
Largo fee chases away many from city ballfields
Flooring business picks new site
Can't tax money buy better road work?
Passenger is killed in Dunedin area collision
Witness fires shots after bank robbery
Owner keeps up fight with county over junkyard
Series of free law classes set at SPJC Clearwater campus
North Pinellas in brief
Dance to mark war's 50th anniversary
Charity to open store on U.S. 19
Hard-luck racing circuit anxious to set sail again
Time may be running out on man's care
News of Florida
Care crisis squeezes finances of seniors

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