Tampa Bay: February 27, 2001
Hillsborough County news
Ex-officer forced out by boss, suit says
Tampa's deputy chief retired in September. He says the chief knew all along that he did not hold a four-year degree.
Hospital facilitates bloodless surgery
A new Tampa General center is for patients whose religious beliefs or safety concerns rule out receiving others' blood.
Another threat clears out schools
TAMPA -- For the second school day in a row, a vague bomb threat forced the evacuation of all 170,000 students in Hillsborough County District Schools.
Inaction upsets victim's family
TAMPA -- The daughter of a Tampa woman run over Dec. 15 by city Solid Waste Director Wayne Brookins said the family is considering a lawsuit to protest what they call favorable treatment of a high-ranking employee.
Projects planned near USF
TAMPA -- Addressing 150 local residents and landowners, state Sen. Victor Crist said Monday that the time had come for community organizers to announce major projects rather than just talk about them.
Tampa stresses need to conserve water
The city is planning to film an educational program detailing the area's drought problems.
43 vehicles damaged by vandals in Brandon
BRANDON -- A pellet gun was used to shoot out windows of 43 cars in residential and commercial areas of Brandon between Saturday night and Sunday morning, officials said.
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