As major fire ebbs, others pop up [Times photo: Bill Serne] A Sarasota County blaze is 90 percent contained, the drought feeds smaller fires in the Tampa Bay area.

Howard Troxler Saying farewell to a sharp wit and light heart In an obituary, all of the official stuff must be included. No one feels much like telling jokes or funny tales. Top stories Water rules confound experts, too And you thought you were confused by the ever-shifting restrictions on the outdoor use of water.

Tampa gets a drop of good news on water
The city's water consumption fell slightly last week. No one seems to know why.

Defense points at mother in child's death
Prosecutors say Walter Morris beat the 2-year-old as his parents watched during a wrestling broadcast.

Redevelopment plan going before voters
The City Commission voted 4-to-1 late Thursday to put a sweeping downtown redevelopment plan valued at $200-million to $300-million to a public vote this summer.

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