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Robert Trigaux
Fatal helicopter crash fraught with murky explanations
A helicopter test crew of four was killed in March 1996 at Sikorsky's plant in Connecticut. Now a former Clearwater company blamed for the crash has settled a long and murky criminal and civil investigation.

Tampa port delays switch in shipbuilding ownership
The board questions an Alabama company's plan to take a majority stake in Tampa Bay Shipbuilding & Repair.

Sykes looks for positive future
After one of its toughest years, Sykes uses its annual meeting to focus on moves meant to turn it around.

Liquidation vote fails at Walter
New York money manager Tom McKay's quest to force Walter Industries Inc. to liquidate its assets failed once again at the company's annual meeting Thursday.

Business today
JOBLESS CLAIMS HIT FIVE-YEAR HIGH: The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for state unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in more than five years.