Tampa Bay: July 17, 2001
Hillsborough County news
Errors to cost schools money
Incorrect reports on teacher certification and special-program students bring a reduction of funds from the state.
Fired aide claims misuse of services
Tracy Davis, dismissed after sending a fiery e-mail, says she did personal work for her City Council boss using city equipment.
Refuse appeal, schools ask court
TAMPA -- The Hillsborough County School Board has told the U.S. Supreme Court it has done all it can to free the schools of racial discrimination.
Hearing for two activists delayed
The two, along with another demonstrator, were carrying protest signs at a rally for President Bush.
2 suspected of thefts are arrested after chase
CARROLLWOOD -- A couple accused of trying to snatch purses Sunday at the Citrus Park Plaza were caught after leading Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies on a short car chase.
Military news
Army Spec. Pete R. Sainz Jr., a Patriot crew member with the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, graduated from the Air Force noncommissioned officer academy. He is the son of Sharon C. Sain, Lutz, and is a 1997 graduate of Gaither High School, Tampa.
