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July 4, 2001
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Boys' sparkler sets home afire
[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
Boys ages 4 and 6 are left alone for only a few minutes -- long enough to get into a cache of fireworks. |
Howard Troxler
Does the fiery spirit of 1776 still burn?
Today we celebrate our right to overthrow the government.
Top stories
How about a nice IOU
A run of luck on a casino boat puts a gambler up $18,000. He gets an IOU. Now he wants cash.
Founder of bay area black history pageant wins national award
ST. PETERSBURG -- Peggy Peterman carries on the West African tradition of the griot, one who bears the stories of generations -- a master of music and metaphor.
Waverunner crash injures boys
One of brothers suffers critical injuries after the watercraft careens ashore into a stand of trees.
Lone graduate finishes long journey
Julio Santos overcomes his emotional disability to complete his high school career.
Art or porn? USF opts not to fight
The school agrees to pay $25,000 to a student who says she was sexually harassed when a graduate assistant showed an explicit photo in art class.
Tampa Bay briefs
Three charged with robbing Subway shops
Ex-commissioner is forming a think tank
The Democrat says he seeks non-partisan solutions to bay area problems, but some are skeptical.
South Pinellas headlines
2 police captains may face penalties
Cities debate height of new bridge
Sister city event to swing for team
Patriotism also means caring about others
A girl sails to a hard new life in 1910
How's business in Seminole? Survey will tell the tale
Drainage finally due for 3 miles of Gulf Blvd.
Belleair Beach tax rate may jump 32%
Kenneth City police, fire costs may rise
Work starts on faulty windows at Cloisters
Organization looking for host families
Achievers
Empowering youth
...and the rest is history
Heritage Village visionary retires
One door closes, another opens for diner
Largo searches for its own 'brand identity'
See Spot run: Derby Lane diners wrap up a season
Largo's property values boost budget
Group: We can set beach growth
Beaches notebook
St. Petersburg police plan auction Saturday
Neighborhood briefs
Ditch to be rebuilt for cleaner bayou water
100-year birthdays
Military news
Focus on volunteers
Government calendar
Fans are hoping Capriati wins Wimbledon
All-Americans add to success of area programs
Many drivers addicted to life in the fast lane
Walsingham Park dogs must wait to roam
North Pinellas headlines
Police may be barred from Scientology work
Water use falls, but is it enough?
Pupils explore immigrant experiences
All-Americans add to success of area programs
Man, 38, charged in Monday night crash on U.S. 19
Hillsborough headlines
Developer spat halts road for New Tampa
Snoopy software has council foe
County misses water conservation target
Check cracks playground theft
Ernest Hooper
The trolley folly, the water queen, a pop-fly question
News of Florida
Lost Marine's tags get home
Election chiefs put dent in deal
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