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March 7, 2001
Study answers autism fears
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[Times photo: Amber Tanille Woolfolk]
Some think a childhood vaccination leads to autism. Officials say the danger is in not getting the shot.
Howard Troxler
Vibrant colors of politics can fade in, out on the bench
Part of the damage from the last election was done to public confidence in our courts. This was made worse by willful attacks on judges from the warring parties.

Top stories
Victim's parents show empathy
A man accused of DUI-manslaughter breaks down when the mother of one victim tells him, "I do not hate you."

Student's device to help astronauts keep a grip
Chris Barrs' Belly Pack invention will help astronauts keep their tools from flying off while at work in space.

Adults attempt to deal with cruelty of teens
EAST LAKE -- One is described by his father as a bright kid who had talked of becoming a park ranger but struggled with his explosive temper.

F-16 shares blame in collision
The Air Force says two F-16s were off course when one hit a Cessna. The report also blames TIA and the civilian pilot.

Voters decide to keep the faces familiar
Seven incumbents win re-election in various municipal elections around Pinellas County. An eighth faces a runoff.

Tampa Bay briefs
First-grader brings BB gun to school

Schiavo to ask judge to let wife die soon
A court has ruled that Michael Schiavo can remove his wife's feeding tube after her parents' appeals are exhausted.


South Pinellas headlines
  • First place is where Baker's work begins
  • Lakewood PTSA takes a look at longer, fewer classes
  • Question the candidates
  • Walls go up for new YMCA; fees will too
  • 'Shadow' candidates for council emerge
  • Pinellas Park may latch onto trolley idea
  • Runaway for Yakes, a runoff for Ward 2
  • No limit to Held's capacity for re-election
  • Trolley rider sees only white, wrong
  • IRS examines tax preparer with police clients
  • Hotel adds a soothing amenity
  • Rat problem closes pizza restaurant
  • Helping kids be the best
  • Florida International Museum to hold sale
  • Global extravaganza planned for weekend
  • Planned kids' parade is a wash
  • Joseph Ficocelli, Sun City Pops organizer
  • Death came, but he never waited for it
  • Local Junior Leaguers take a walk on the wildish side
  • Blame rainfall shortage on development, he says
  • 3 campaign for 2 seats on Kenneth City council
  • Madeira Beach has meeting tonight about flood damage
  • Athletes are preparing for cooler temperatures
  • Keller overcomes biggest challenge of her life
  • District 4 seat draws newcomers to politics
  • St. Petersburg driver Dempsey shines in Late Model calamity

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Clearwater digest
  • Planners regroup after festival's success
  • City manager's job hunt irks some bosses
  • Crozier coasts to victory
  • Oldsmar apartment plan hits obstacle
  • Report: Overhaul school salaries
  • Exhaust fan delays start of school
  • Employee hurt as car plows into post office
  • Voters leave City Council unchanged
  • Candidate reply
  • Public ignored at Clearwater hearing
  • Clearwater briefs
  • Trust fund set up for accident survivor
  • Athletes preparing for cooler weather
  • Belleair Beach reviews finances to quell concerns
  • At last, library plans take shape
  • Vacant parcels stall neighborhood growth

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Government sums up case against church
  • 1st-grader brings a BB gun to school
  • Belongings destroyed in mover's truck fire

  • News of Florida
  • Non-citizen won't face voting charge
  • Bill not what its backer presumes
  • Diploma to hinge on FCAT success
  • Let revolution begin with you, Bush urges
  • Around the state
  • Tax break for aiding pupils is blocked
  • Possible flaws not enough for state to contest census
  • 5 brand-name drugs may lose protections
  • Gov. Bush sounds like Candidate Bush
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