Tampa Bay: February 7, 2001
Hillsborough County news
Prosecutor supported for U.S. attorney
The assistant U.S. attorney in Tampa gained recognition in the Rev. Henry J. Lyons' case.
Letter supports besieged judge
TAMPA -- Some local defense attorneys and several prominent African-Americans released a letter Tuesday defending Hillsborough Circuit Judge Florence Foster against charges of racism.
Bribery, cronyism alleged as trial opens
Former Tampa housing chief Audley Evans masterminded the misappropriation of millions, prosecutors say.
Worker's lawsuit links firing to attempt to report a crime
An employee said Wal-Mart retaliated against her after she tried to report her suspicions in a child abuse case.
Sister tells of the cleanup after killing
A strip-club bouncer and a woman testifying at her sister's trial tell what happened after a man was slain.
Business digest
A Community Homebuyers and Credit Rebuilding Workshop will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, 2918 West Kennedy Blvd. The workshop provides low- to moderate-income people with valuable information about credit rebuilding and down payment and closing cost assistance programs. This workshop will be presented in Spanish. The workshop is free. Call (813) 371-1727.
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