Tampa Bay: July 24, 2001
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Wind-whipped fire ruins home
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
The cause of the afternoon blaze that destroyed a house has not been determined, and its owner had not been located Monday evening. |
North Pinellas County news
City seeks $2-million more for Blue Jays facility
Dunedin hopes if it and the county agree to come up with $500,000 each, the state will contribute $1-million.
County leaders split on budget
Commissioners are divided on whether to raise taxes or cut services to cover the cost of expensive new voting machines.
Check, please! Officials have plans for tax cash
Pinellas County Commissioner John Morroni wants to add to his coin collection, and commission Chairman Calvin Harris has a son in college who needs a new computer. Clearwater Mayor Brian Aungst loves eating out at local restaurants, and Largo Mayor Robert Jackson is looking for a way to compensate for the recent hit he's taken in the stock market.
Booking deputy fired over $450 theft at jail
He is suspected of taking the money from a bailiff who was being booked on a drunken driving charge.
City might ban cell phone use for drivers
Largo officials call it a safety problem; but getting motorists to put down hand-held phones will be difficult, police say.
City was not forthcoming with Salvation Army plan
Re: Salvation Army to revamp old hospital, story, July 18.
New Wal-Mart store has cartload of applications
In less than three months, the supercenter needs to hire about 600 workers.
Petrillo gets different perspective as caddy
Does caddying help a golfer's own game?
