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June 5, 2001
Presidential visit
Bush takes on critics, challenges in Florida

"We are just beginning to show the American people what's possible," the president says, touching on the environment and tax cuts.
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[Times photo: Stefanie Boyar]
Protesters kept at a distance; three arrested
TAMPA -- People who parked in the assigned lots and walked to Legends Field to see President Bush probably didn't see many protest signs.
Mary Jo Melone
A birthday I'd really rather not think about
Now that the hurricane season has begun, I ought to be talking about preparing for it.

Top stories
Volunteers fix up homes for owners who cannot
Residents in Tampa and St. Petersburg celebrate free renovations, thanks to a non-profit agency.

Bus-stop crash takes a life
Twice in a day, a vehicle veers to the right of a bus and strikes a bus-stop sign. The second time a passenger is killed.

Tribal Council fires three officials
TAMPA -- In the wake of the ouster of Seminole Tribal Chairman James E. Billie, the shake-up of tribal government has continued with the firing of three top administrators.

Tampa Bay briefs
Flare used in training leaves pink haze


South Pinellas headlines
  • Mayors settle sewer dispute
  • Prominent attorney, war hero dies at 77
  • Ceremony marks end of special trek
  • Burglar takes cash from credit union
  • Panel suggests management change at Pier

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Girl, pulled from pool, recovers
  • City may put south beach deal on hold
  • Boy, 6, gathers aid for burn victims
  • Oldsmar is sued over project
  • 2 county projects are vying for funds
  • City opens arms to annexation
  • Please, let's not develop every inch along U.S. 19
  • Staying at the top is tricky for schools
  • Young amateurs capture attention

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Skeins of murder trial entangle many
  • Rusted hydrants hamper firefighters
  • Chlorine leaks at water plant injure nine
  • Tenants' water could dry up

  • News of Florida
  • 2 sentenced in overdose death
  • Supervisors wrestle with voting options
  • Democrats lead governance fight
  • Lightning contributes to state's fire total
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