April 27, 2000
Tampa Bay: April 27, 2000
Hillsborough County news
TGH bill has officials fuming
County commissioners are stunned to learn of a bill that would remove their control over aid to the hospital.
Lawyer gets his verdict, his cash
A flare-up between incumbent State Attorney Harry Lee Coe and a local lawyer who wanted his campaign contribution back recently came to a swift end.
Tampa man accused of kidnapping Texas waitress
TAMPA -- A Tampa man has been charged with kidnapping his former girlfriend from her Texas town and bringing her to Tampa.
Motorcyclist dies in collision with truck
TAMPA -- A 38-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning after his motorcycle slid under a semitrailer truck pulling a double trailer that turned in front of him, police said.
Second jury convicts man in murder case
TAMPA -- Last year, a jury deadlocked 10-2 after deliberating 41/2 hours on whether to find William Montez guilty of the first-degree murder of Maria Elaina Martinez, forcing the judge to declare a mistrial.
Squabble threatens bill to restrict sex shops
Legislation to establish a buffer between schools and adult-oriented businesses stalls as Tampa and Hillsborough fight over one store.
Tampa won't relax water rules
Swiftmud's new limit to lawn watering only once a week is a restriction Hillsborough County and Tampa imposed last month.
Neighbor pulls man from burning home
Rescue workers say the woman saved the 76-year-old man's life. His wife, 80, was not injured in the Sunset Park blaze.
Ruskin woman dies in two-car accident
RUSKIN -- An 83-year-old Ruskin woman died Wednesday in an accident that caused her 1997 Chevy Blazer to explode into flames before rescuers could get her out.
Tampa man kidnapped ex-girlfriend, FBI says
TAMPA -- A Tampa man has been charged with kidnapping his former girlfriend from her Texas town and bringing her to Tampa.
Tampa Bay headlines
Families shattered, memories intact
Census troops ready to call
The last minutes of Bayflite 3
Second vote kills Pinellas university
Pilot picked flight path
Magistrate against stack of motions in Aisenberg case
Loss of crew reverberates across the bay
Pinellas headlines
Charter panel asks public to chime in
Boy's recovery stuns family, doctors
Vision for city is ready to view
Investigation of police continues
Wandering inmate is recaptured
Contractor for addition to jail sues
Is he millionaire? Even his wife doesn't know
Claim of excessive use of force is upheld
Complaining residents need to top saying 'give me'
Deputy speaks out on transfer request
Ex-officer's suit claims chief filed false reports
Inmate sues employees of Sheriff's Office, Times
Ferreira manages a superb finish in Boston Marathon
Y official sees Palm Harbor working out
Florida headlines
Pension surplus splits legislators
Legal concerns can't stop passion for abortion ban
'Telehealth' license bill wins first approval
Proposal shifts taxing duty away from catalog printer
Amendment could eliminate wildlife refuge
Bill could thwart billboard removal
Panel set to discuss restarting UF search
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