Tampa Bay: June 28, 2000
North Pinellas County news
Man killed as conveyor hits power lines
The worker was trying to guide a truck around trees and power lines when a boom attachment hit the lines, electrocuting him.
Board agrees on schools' sizes
Control of charter schools' growth was the final issue for Judge Steven Merryday in the drive to end court-ordered busing.
78-year-old adds big leap to life of adventures
An East Lake man is not one to pass up a challenge. His latest feat: jumping from a 10-meter diving platform.
Chief punishes three officers in scandal
Police Chief Jerry Bloechle says the conduct of two officers involving the youth Explorer group affects the public's confidence in the department.
Woman escapes fire with 2 sons
The early morning blaze destroys their duplex and causes heavy smoke damage to the adjacent home.
Couple's dream ends in tragedy
A Palm Harbor family grieves for a son and his fiancee who were killed Saturday when their motorcycle collided with a sport utility vehicle in Panama City.
Tarpon budget plan cuts costs, tax rate
TARPON SPRINGS -- City officials are working on a $35-million budget for next year that includes big-ticket items such as the lease of a new public safety building, as well as smaller expenditures for city beautification and new library books.
Senior center changes request
Days after saying the Palm Harbor Senior Activity Center needs $111,000 in tax funds, its director more than doubles the figure.
Strategies to revive ailing lake revealed
SEMINOLE -- It seemed like a good idea at the time: With hydrilla clogging Lake Seminole, the state Fish and Game Commission in 1987 stocked the lake with grass carp, hoping the fish would eat all the pesky vegetation.
Graduation's bliss marred by obnoxious behavior
On June 7, the Clearwater High School stadium was packed to the gills with proud families and friends of this year's graduates.
Still no decision on autopsy photos
CLEARWATER -- Pinellas County Circuit Judge Crockett Farnell did not reach a decision Tuesday about whether autopsy photos of Scientologist Lisa McPherson should be made public, saying he needs more time to review documents.
Group slams Dunedin utility proposal
Business leaders urge city officials to halt planning for a city-run electric utility, warning of costly, fruitless litigation with Florida Power.
Commissioner quitting to run for School Board
TARPON SPRINGS -- Tarpon Springs City Commissioner David Archie has announced he will resign his seat effective Nov. 20 to run for the Pinellas County School Board.
Electrical fire damages house in Tarpon Springs
TARPON SPRINGS -- An electrical fire in the attic over a garage Tuesday morning caused $30,000 in damage to a house in the Trentwood Manor subdivision, Tarpon Springs Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Bowman said.
Tampa Bay headlines
Swat, smack, scratch!
Figuring 'I don't know' into life, death
Blackthorne's wife denies murder plot
Builder plans to pay for preserve
Watering restrictions extended
Child rescued from river dies 7 months after fall
Briefs: Woman attacked in parking deck of St. Anthony's
Plane leaking fluid turns back, lands safely in Tampa
South Pinellas headlines
Board agrees on schools' sizes
Worker blames pressure for error
South Pasadena molds a budget
Police dog bites tent resident
Court watch needs helpers
'Lord, we need a revival'
Many things are just fine at The Pier
Inhale the atmosphere
Ex-employee of VA gets year for fraud
Legal experts debate death penalty
Jordan Park suit seeks new housing leadership
Modern boys' toys confound older 'elves'
Neighborhood board to debate leader's fate
Company clears jetty work site
Man dies in 4-car crash blocking I-275
Shoplifting charges don't hold up in court
Students build a robot that helps build careers
Mr. Dunlap, and his work, covered a lot of ground
In touch with greatness
Police and youth workers learn the ways of gangs
Auction brings $42,000 to police
Camp attendees must think outside the box
Venerable city league crowns spring champions
Triathlon spawns a friendship that will extend to Australia
Hillsborough headlines
County detects surprise surplus
Redner fighting downtown zoning
Charter school wears FCAT crown
Newspaper sues public defender
Animal keeper has history with enforcers
Toddler rescued from river dies 6 months after fall
News of Florida
UF animal 'hotel' on probation
Officials worry about hurricane fund
Fishing boat is stopped in restricted gulf waters
Senate panel set to take up Glades bill
Agency accused of grab for power
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