Tampa Bay: May 3, 2001
Hillsborough County news
State budget to benefit education
TAMPA -- Entering this year's budget session, Hillsborough County schools officials braced for the worst. Like thousands of groups across the state, they were asking for money from the Legislature during shaky economic times.
Judge ends busing for school desegregation
The federal ruling, which was not a surprise, closes a desegregation case that black parents originally filed in 1958.
Prosecutor weighs new 'stop sign' trial
TAMPA -- State Attorney Mark Ober will decide within three weeks whether to bring charges against three friends accused of pulling up a stop sign and causing a fatal car wreck in 1996.
Husband files suit in death of reservist at MacDill AFB
TAMPA -- The family of a retired lieutenant colonel reservist killed in a bizarre accident at MacDill Air Force Base last year has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the U.S. government.
Ex-professional wrestler dies at 72
TAMPA -- Johnny Valentine, a former professional wrestling champion with ties to the Suncoast, has died at 72.
Survey counts 1,342 homeless children
TAMPA -- A survey of Hillsborough County's homeless population reveals that the number of children without permanent homes is three times higher than previously recorded.
Taxing district meets without notice
There was no time for advance notice of the conference call meeting, says the district, which was grappling with bond payment.
Shelters may not withstand strong hurricane
Of Hillsborough's 65,000 shelter spaces, only 8,000 are suitable for winds of 111 mph or greater, a survey finds.
