Tampa Bay: June 20, 2001
Hillsborough County news
Schools pack more into space
Through more sharing of rooms and using "every little cubby" in its regular buildings, the system can shed half its portables.
Teen on bike killed by ice cream truck
PLANT CITY -- Cody Simon Wyrick was excited about moving back to Oklahoma in two weeks. It was the only home he ever had before moving to Plant City three months ago with his mother and oldest brother.
New jobs, reassignments determined
TAMPA -- Hillsborough School Board members Tuesday approved several administrative transfers and appointments to replace retiring principals.
Decorated sheriff's corporal dies at age 53
TAMPA -- Hillsborough sheriff's Cpl. Walter Barbour, who received dozens of commendations in his 23 year career, suffered a fatal heart attack while teaching at the Ybor campus of Hillsborough Community College on Monday night.
Principal keeps job despite upset parents
TAMPA -- Several frustrated Kingswood Elementary School parents showed up before the Hillsborough County School Board two weeks ago armed with a 1,500-signature petition.
John Coker, associate dean
He was instrumental in bringing well-known actors, directors, dance companies and musicians to USF in Tampa.
Ernest Hooper
Puffy shirts, a little red Corvette, but no Electric Slide
I told my friend to meet me at The Castle Monday night and he wanted to know what to wear.
