Tampa Bay: July 19, 2000
South Pinellas County news
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Her first instinct was to help
[Times photo]
Brenda Cook, 37, says she gave up struggling in the water at John's Pass, and then someone tugged her to the surface. |
Madeira Beach employee is fired
An 18-year veteran firefighter loses his job after having lost his license as a paramedic.
Break-ins unsettle the Pink Streets
The crimes buck a trend for Pinellas Point and for the city overall.
Officer accused of using ethnic slur
An investigation by Pinellas Park's personnel office leads to the disciplining of a sergeant with 15 years on the police force.
Saturday's rain serves as a wake-up
Were you unprepared for Saturday's weather? For those who lost power, were you able to put together a meal from your "hurricane supplies"? Did you have tools and other materials at hand to cover or fix a broken window and cover a leak in the roof? Did you have towels handy for blocking blowing rain from getting through doors or windows? Was your vehicle full of gas in the event of a serious situation?
Suspect in rape might be connected to other cases
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sex crimes investigators have arrested a Pinellas Park man they say might be responsible for at least nine rapes in St. Petersburg.
Landlord dispute baffles tenants
Unsure who to pay the rent to, some tenants in Gulfport's arts district put the cash in an escrow account.
Man sells catchy phrases for literacy
A book lover offers tote bags, caps and sweat shirts with slogans touting the value of reading.
If the big one blows in, he's staying home
Bob Payne is preparing for a hurricane, all right -- a garage/shelter reserved for his family, three huge dogs, a pickup truck and some neighbors.
Man sells catchy phrases for literacy
ST. PETERSBURG -- Discussion about television prompted creation of a new business that sells "ScholarShirts" and other slogan paraphernalia to promote reading and books.
Neighborhood Services director to resign
Mike Dove, Neighborhood Services chief, says his new position in North Carolina will allow him to spend more time with his family.
Canterbury tales set to beautiful music
Two friends -- one who roams the streets singing Faure's Requiem -- and at least one other resident will lend their voices to an English festival.
New basketball team to call Bayfront home
The Tampa Bay ThunderDawgs, an ABA 2000 team, will feature former NBA players and special promotions.
Bible school's students work to build chapel, faith
Children at St. Thomas Episcopal Church put together a child-size chapel for a transitional residential program.
A pool of masters head to Munich
The 47 lean, mean swimmers include two 80somethings who have fought misfortune.
The ice man cometh, with novel ideas
Herbert Russell Beers viewed icemaking as a science, devising longer-lasting ice and labor-saving machines.
Sanctuary considered for tiny birds
The piping plover is a threatened species and a U.S. wildlife agency wants to protect its winter habitat.
Tampa Bay headlines
Group faults mall for ejecting boy
Tip of the hat sends Tyrone mall over the top
Near end, Coe wrote to fire aide
Clearwater manager is talking of quitting
Stores run short of Depend underwear
'Pimp' tied to cool, not prostitution
Thousands turn out in remembrance of Coe
North Pinellas headlines
Family sought prison for man
Safford House diggers hit pay dirt
Bill Lane, former Tarpon Springs mayor, dies
For some, election may be cakewalk
Man who died in police custody lived in pain
Tourist tells her story of cheating death
SPJC widens university course choices
Drivers carry responsibility
A look at other downtowns shows who blew it
Mayor tells court he was duped, too
Willard Nelson, WWII veteran, dies
Hillsborough headlines
Castor moves into race for state Senate
Schools may stage disaster
News of Florida
EPA to take comments on tailpipe tests
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