Judge censured for contempt ruling
TAMPA -- The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Friday that a local judge erred when he sent a man to jail for failing to pay child support.

Percussionist Ramon Lopez dies
Ramon H. Lopez, a Tampa Latin percussionist known for his powerful hands and a long stint with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, died Monday (May 29, 2000) at the Home Association of natural causes. He was 66.

Sandra Thompson
Going out with kids de rigueur these days
Last weekend we had dinner at a new restaurant in SoHo, that strip of South Howard Avenue that's getting to actually deserve the name restaurant row, now with a Starbucks, chichi boutiques and more to come.

School janitor accused of targeting boys
Authorities say he stopped two boys, told them he was a police officer and tried to lure them into his van, but they ran away unharmed.

Store owner's torment leads to shooting of teen
The 17-year-old stole from her at will for weeks, she says. Then, pursued by police, he pulls a gun.

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