Tampa Bay: February 13, 2001
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Volunteers renew WWII-era ship
[Times photo: John Pendygraft]
A minister, retired attorney and couple from Omaha are among those restoring the SS American Victory's luster. |
Hillsborough County news
Napster decision splits music lovers, sellers
TAMPA -- By 3:30 p.m. Monday, Pat Simmons had stopped by Record Town Music at Citrus Park Town Center three times and left without spending a dime on a new CD.
Tax could fund art museum, zoo
TAMPA -- When a controversial half-penny sales tax came before voters in September 1996, Tampa Mayor Dick Greco was one of its champions. Local progress, he warned, would grind to a halt without it.
Officer finds courthouse too notorious
TAMPA -- His post at the Hillsborough County Courthouse allowed sheriff's Cpl. Mike Sheehan to socialize with judges and vacation with his boss.
Generous supporter is honored
A philanthropist who helped make H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center become reality is recognized for his work.
Husband pleads guilty in wife’s murder
TAMPA -- Edgar Miranda pleaded guilty Monday to killing his second wife, Sol Silva Miranda, the founder of a center that teaches learning-disabled children in Tampa.
