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June 8, 2001
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Graduation 2001
[Times photo: Boyzell Hosey]
Clearwater High graduates Mart Hubert, left, and Charles Hogan embrace after receiving their diplomas during a graduation ceremony on Thursday. |
Howard Troxler
Now higher education is poised for a free-for-all
So we have abolished Florida's old state university system. From now on, each of our 11 state universities will be run by its own local board, hand-stocked of course by Gov. Jeb Bush.
Top stories
Rain exposes damaged roofs
Months of mostly dry weather have weakened many roofs, leaving them susceptible to leaks.
Busier storm season forecast
When Tropical Storm Allison popped up suddenly in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week, the National Hurricane Center said the early storm was not a sign that the current hurricane season will be more active than anticipated.
Tampa Bay briefs
Man charged with murder of woman, beating of her brother
South Pinellas headlines
Former sheriff bids for police chief post
Seniors bid farewell to Five Oaks academy
Church, civic leader Dorotha C. Tanner dies
City pleads with the state: No monotubes here, please
Officer's suspension ruled legitimate
North Pinellas headlines
Leaders to back two desal projects
Parking garage put off
High court gets crack at Oldsmar, DOT fight
Tarpon man pleads guilty to cocaine charges
Problems plague new signs on U.S. 19
Waiter arrested in theft of safe
Drive-by gunman hits vet
Krispy Kreme to rise in Clearwater
County vote bodes well for Tarpon
Mayor's remark deserves torrent of disapproval
Classic leaders shoot for second WIBC title
Happenings
From tying knots to navigation
Best bets
Hillsborough headlines
After 4 years, tale ends in freedom
Class action rejected in malathion lawsuit
Board examines charter school contract
Man faces drug charges
Police begin inquiry into baby's death
News of Florida
List of budget 'turkeys' a record
Bush to run again
Activist: Election law ignores special needs
Crist laughs off his new non-role
Immediate switch to touch screens favored
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