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June 14, 2000
Tampa Bay: June 14, 2000
Hillsborough County news
Thunderstorms ravage parts of Hillsborough County
TAMPA -- Severe thunderstorms swept through Hillsborough County with hail, heavy winds and torrential rain Tuesday afternoon.
Freedom Fest canceled; lack of funds cited
Funding collapsed "at the last minute," says an organizer for the free July Fourth event that draws thousands to Curtis Hixon Park.
Tampa debating cost of property needed for park
The city says a court filing shows land around a historic water tower is worth $1.5-million less than the asking price.
Thief of wheels leaves cash as calling card
A woman wakes up to find her Honda Prelude devoid of wheels -- and a wad of cash under her windshield wiper.
Speakers: Choice plan low on details
Only 11 people speak at a hearing on Hillsborough County's proposed school desegregation plan.
Woman concocted rape story, police say
A Lutz woman who said she was kidnapped and driven across the state was covering up a day of partying, officials say.
Police find cocaine hidden inside man's body
TAMPA -- When Tampa International Airport police arrested Scott W. Karo on June 5, he was caught with more than 700 grams of cocaine, enough to be charged with a first-degree felony and be held in jail on $67,500 bail, officials said.
Tampa Bay headlines
Scientology leader wanted a deal
Lightning strikes four in Inverness
As kids watch, alligator kills puppy in Seminole
School Board seeks study of mascot stereotypes
A case so different from all the others
Dress code comes up short, board says
Airport's growth soaring, report says
3 empty narcotics vials spark inquiry in Tarpon
Pinellas headlines
Home may face penalty for death
Law enforcement center not needed, agency says
Troubles found in Madeira firehouse
Saxon grant fight enters 2nd round
Armory to get face lift at age 42
Higher cost estimates may stop firehouse expansion
Earth Mission uplifts with arts
Plan misses aim of bicyclist safety
Driver in hospital after steel hits car
Driver hit by steel object is in critical condition
Graduates urged to leave legacy of honor
Gulfport resident to run for state House
11-home compound on the block
Tia's adds Tex-Mex to food court at Tyrone
Black Chamber picks chief
Health forum, screening for minority women
Foes pack meeting to fight drugstore rezoning
Years late, widows have bat mitzvah ceremony
Campaign touts disaster prevention
Old-fashioned love
Lealman Fire Board has a seat to be filled
Conductor orchestrated a musical downtown
After-school program on the move, growing
A 'thump' in the night
No problem at Clermont as sprint triathlon draws 900
State's top juniors prepare for key tournament
Fireworks ban extended for seven more days
Goal is to hear books by choice, not chance
Many call on city, church to move on
Roads may take historical turn
Speed limit on East Lake to rise
City balloons after vote for annexation
Complex's water bill swells
Sheriff's offer has benefits
Work laws still needed
MicroSnap markets computer instruction
3 empty narcotics vials spark inquiry in Tarpon
Crisp on a double winning streak in Street Stocks
News of Florida
Witness describes death plot
Embattled firm's founder back in action
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