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May 2, 2001
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A standard for controversy

[Times photo: Douglas Clifford]
A Hernando County business flies a Chinese flag. Some residents say it's not about rights; it's just wrong. |
Howard Troxler
The people turned this hysteria into sanity
Hysteria prevailed over science.
Top stories
Cranes' test flight buoys hopes
Nine sandhill cranes return to Wisconsin after a 1,250-mile migration from Florida. Their wings beat a path for endangered whooping cranes to follow.
Prosecutor assumes U.S. attorney's duties
TAMPA -- Federal prosecutor Mac Cauley was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney on Tuesday, replacing Donna Bucella, who announced her resignation in March.
Credit union Web site falls to hacker
Over the weekend, hackers hit a number of government-connected sites, defacing them with Chinese propaganda. A Pinellas site is hit, too.
Tampa Bay briefs
Fire suspect guilty on felony gun charge
South Pinellas headlines
Facelift for Gulf Boulevard weighed
New City Hall is a done deal
First Communion: Blessed sacrament
Artist wants to beautify ugly pipe
Skater's mother wants an answer
Council will hitch a ride to reality
Demotion needs some explanation
Red-haired Realtor got Gulfport going in '30s
Lakeview center will get a grocery
Stylist purchases hair salon on Central
Behind the scenes
Council won't discuss easier library access
Pretend that pays off
Acheivers
Neighborhood briefs
Sewer pipe being fixed quickly to spare creek
Police memo says new leader will help codes
Venus de Milo prevails, from invitation to dessert
Unclean beach water carries health risks
Officer's pet dog bites dog out for a walk
Ancestral search brings town reward
Party to honor former city manager
Bring the sprouts to family fun day
Military news
Dog tips scales, divides neighbors
Racquet Club I wins another title
St. Anthony's events generate excitement
LaVine produces a round to remember
St. Pete Beach's new City Hall: A timeline
North Pinellas headlines
New downtown plan ready for critics
Tougher ordinance to govern psychics
Examiners test bones for clues
City to buy, repair three lift stations
Ruling bars two students' return
5 campaign boosters win county tax jobs
Skateboarder's mother wants answer from city
Reason should rule Keene Road decision
Commissioners live up to water rules
St. Anthony's events generate excitement
Safety Harbor loosens sign rules
Hillsborough headlines
Fire suspect guilty on felony gun charge
News of Florida
Fasano's firm eyed state job
Counties may help pay for vote reforms
A tedious method to scoring writing
Resentencing ordered on eve of execution
Senate okays grandparents rights
Law shields gunmakers from suits
Senators back off move to give felons the vote

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