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February 2, 2001
Writer tells of life as poorest of the poor
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Frank McCourt jokes that now, in more promising times, his Irish hometown offers an Angela's Ashes tour for 4 pounds.
Top stories
Boys with deadly disease improving
No other students in Pinellas County have contracted bacterial meningitis, and health and school officials hope the worst is over.

2 Pinellas school officials resign
District investigators say the transportation director and a bus route coordinator neglected their duties.

Father, state fight over comatose teen
Police say that the man's neglect led to the girl's condition and that he wants her kept alive to avoid charges.

Super Bowl spy cams spur call for hearings
TAMPA -- When people go to a football game, they do so without the knowledge they are subject to a "computerized police lineup," the American Civil Liberties Union said in a letter sent Thursday to city officials.

Man pleads guilty to investment fraud; to repay $1.16-million
A man with a criminal history and elegant manners faces up to five years for soaking investors in a hovercraft shuttle service.

Tampa Bay briefs
Man pleads guilty to investment fraud

Troopers prepared for opening of Suncoast Parkway
When the Suncoast Parkway opens this weekend, area law enforcement agencies will be ready to take on any increased traffic problems, crashes and speeding violations, they said.

Program to mark anniversary of war
The free event will feature a performance by about 50 dancers, musicians, artists and athletes, is open to Korean War veterans and their spouses.


South Pinellas headlines
  • Substitute tried for sex contact, authorities say
  • Police time survey may spur changes
  • Education commissioner opens office

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Stadium report reveals risks
  • City embraces sweeping vision for the beach
  • SPJC leader is setting priorities
  • Mall is player in Nielsen decision
  • Project protesters arrive before plans
  • Firefighters investigate blaze in Oakleaf Village
  • Fish misfortune, gardener delight
  • IMR sale doesn't mean Clearwater made bad deal
  • Neighbors scrap over wolf-dog hybrids
  • Three men see a century pass
  • Beach residents, state agency square off
  • Free tax assistance
  • Tracy is savoring series of success
  • Captured, in detail
  • Best bets

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Private practice might call judge
  • Tampa sets out on path for trails
  • Driver in fatality gets mild DUI sentence
  • Exhibit offers a second look at first drafts
  • Easing the anguish of English
  • Bulls bits
  • Spartan shorts
  • UT basketball team has big matchup Saturday

  • News of Florida
  • Skeptical scientists note flaw in Everglades plan
  • Ballot task force discusses ideas
  • Abortion doctor found guilty
  • Colombian sailors guilty in drug case
  • Around the state
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