May 6, 2000
Tampa Bay: May 6, 2000
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[Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford]
Celebrating history
Luis Bumpas, 6, left, and Javier Trejo, swing around as they take part in a Mexican hat dance Friday during physical education class at Skycrest Elementary School in Clearwater, The students were celebrating Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican victory over the French on May 5, 1862.
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North Pinellas County news
Kentucky company buys condo project
CLEARWATER -- Just five months after its sales office opened, what was to be among the more swank condo projects in the area has been sold to a company in Kentucky, leaving its future uncertain.
Police face 3rd slaying in week
Clearwater police handled four slayings last year. Authorities are now investigating three slayings and a drive-by shooting, all in the past week.
Fountain falls victim to drought
In a gesture of conservation, Clearwater limits the time water is flowing through the fountain at the center of the roundabout.
Report: Police, Explorers had sex
A Largo police investigation finds that some officers admitted having sex with girls in an Explorer post.
Vandals trash work of young green thumbs
Elementary students replant after someone uproots the saplings and vegetable garden they had planted.
Library to mark 40 years' growth
SEMINOLE -- It began in 1960 with about 3,500 books in a tiny cottage behind the Seminole branch of the Home Federal Savings Building, then on the corner of Seminole and Park boulevards.
Clearwater night parade ready to shine
The signature event of the annual Fun 'N Sun Festival takes to Cleveland Street at 7:35 tonight.
Lottery crime paid for thief, officials say
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A Tarpon Springs man stole $3,300 in lottery tickets from a convenience store, cashed in $300 in winning tickets and was arrested, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
Racing tonight at Sunshine Speedway
WHAT: Short-track stock car racing featuring Late Models, Street Stock Figure 8s, Open Wheel Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Street Stocks and Enduros.
Tampa Bay headlines
Man gets 7 years for drink's dangers
Joyner brings visual feast to radio
Four Oldsmar dogs get their day -- in court
Final service honors crew of Bayflite 3
Roaches-to-riches chase begins
Mourners recall woman's life, work
South Pinellas headlines
Business-minded principal to retire
Jordan Park demolition can go on, judge says
Christine Hollins of pioneer family dies at 87
Chaplain's good will comes full circle
Hillsborough headlines
Union challenges law that allows Indian contract
Fancy frames, windows aglow and a trademark
Appeals court denies new trial for hospital
Both drivers in crash were drunk, tests show
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