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Activists push oath to reduce violence
Organizers hope the Hands and Words Are Not for Hurting Project will find its way into local public schools as a daily devotion.

Eckerd College names president
The college's presidential search committee says it has found just the man to whip the college back into fiscal shape.

Panel approves SPJC plan for 4-year degrees
The plan would allow SPJC to award bachelor's degrees in teaching, nursing and technology.

Tampa Bay Water gets restrictions in lieu of fines
Swiftmud could have levied millions of dollars for pumping permit violations. But the board is dictating numerous conditions and has not ruled out fines.

Greco puts a spark to trolley line
A half-century after its clickety-click faded, an electric trolley is on track for 2002, with "Shirley's Car."

1 killed in head-on crash with truck
KEYSTONE -- A speeding driver trying to pass a car on a wet, curvy section of Gunn Highway died Tuesday morning after crashing head-on into a truck, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Skyway sees wind-blown crash, fatal leap
Rain and a strong gust of wind are blamed after a Ford Explorer flips approaching the bridge. About two hours later, a man jumps to his death.

Study: Pinellas should increase payroll
Pinellas County should increase its payroll by $82,000 a year to give pay raises to 27 county management employees, a consultant told County Commissioners on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay briefs
International court speech part of tolerance series

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