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March 7, 2001
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Study answers autism fears

[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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