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June 28, 2000
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Swat, smack, scratch!

[Times photo: Fred Victorin]
The mosquitoes that survive a dry spell are itching to bite, say the experts. |
Howard Troxler
Figuring 'I don't know' into life, death
I asked Gerald Kogan, as he left the hotel ballroom Tuesday:
Top stories
Blackthorne's wife denies murder plot
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Maureen Blackthorne once doubted her husband, the man accused of plotting the murder of his ex-wife.
Builder plans to pay for preserve
The developer of the Grand Hamptons is offering to pay more than $673,000 in order to comply with a habitat ordinance.
Watering restrictions extended
With a spring disaster narrowly averted and the aquifer not replenished by recent rains, Swiftmud votes to keep once-a-week limits.
Child rescued from river dies 7 months after fall
TAMPA -- A child who fell into the Hillsborough River seven months ago died June 21 from complications of the fall.
Briefs: Woman attacked in parking deck of St. Anthony's
ST. PETERSBURG -- A stranger grabbed a young woman from behind Tuesday morning in the St. Anthony's Hospital parking garage in what police described as an attempted abduction.
Plane leaking fluid turns back, lands safely in Tampa
TAMPA -- A US Airways 737 jet on its way to New York from Tampa International Airport began leaking hydraulic fluid and returned to TIA Tuesday.
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
North Pinellas headlines
Man killed as conveyor hits power lines
78-year-old adds big leap to life of adventures
Chief punishes three officers in scandal
Woman escapes fire with 2 sons
Couple's dream ends in tragedy
Tarpon budget plan cuts costs, tax rate
Senior center changes request
Strategies to revive ailing lake revealed
Graduation's bliss marred by obnoxious behavior
Still no decision on autopsy photos
Group slams Dunedin utility proposal
Commissioner quitting to run for School Board
Electrical fire damages house in Tarpon Springs
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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