Airplane hits road again -- on purpose
A student pilot landed on McMullen-Booth Road on Tuesday after the plane's engine quit. But after fueling up the plane Wednesday, the owner is able to taxi it to an airport without a problem.
Two-story house makes room for Morton Plant's expansion
CLEARWATER -- In a week or so, a white two-story house off Bay Avenue will be lifted, placed on a truck and hauled to a vacant lot in nearby Belleair.
County auditor's ex-bosses fuming
Robert Melton, Pinellas' top auditor, began his new job in June -- before resigning from his old post in Dallas.
Roundabout caretakers had late bid
Representatives from two other landscaping companies say they opted not to make a fuss about it.
Commissioners won't seek raise
CLEARWATER -- City commissioners are poised to deny themselves a pay raise during their meeting tonight. Commissioner J.B. Johnson suggested earlier this year that the subject of raises be debated. But Mayor Brian Aungst said Wednesday that he wants the issue tabled indefinitely, suggesting the summer of 2000 just isn't "a good time" to discuss raises. Aungst declined to comment further. Commissioner Ed Hart said he thinks the city has other budget priorities and a raise would look self-serving. "At this time, I understand our salaries are pretty comparable to other cities, so there's no reason for us to jump up," Hart said, citing a recent city salary survey of similar size Florida towns. Commissioner Ed Hooper said he wouldn't support a raise and noted that commissioners' salaries were raised 50 percent in 1996, from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. But Johnson had suggested that another raise of undefined size should be considered to attract better candidates to run for office.
Neighbors don't like smell of lake plan
Pumping up tons of sediment may help clean Lake Seminole, but nearby residents worry that it will foul the air and create traffic problems.
Gull Aire builders back in business
Under the threat of a legal fight, Oldsmar decides to alter its parking rules and allow work at the development to proceed.
Mystery company may set up shop in Tarpon
State, county and city tax credits are smoothing the way for the business, which so far has kept its identity secret.
Police: Girl watches as mother shops for drugs
TARPON SPRINGS -- As Marie Ann Johnson tried to buy crack cocaine from undercover police officers, her 6-year-old daughter sat in a car with an intoxicated man and watched, police said.
Vandals target school again
Several classrooms are damaged but nothing valuable is stolen from Tarpon Springs Elementary.
Manager wins praise, possibly an $8,530 raise
The city manager exceeds his bosses' expectations, and they want to keep him in Seminole. The council is expected to approve his raise next week.
Seminole council expected to give city manager raise
SEMINOLE -- In the eyes of Seminole City Council members, City Manager Frank Edmunds is diligent, responsible, trustworthy.
Largo's Davis gets a run for his money
Afunny thing happened to Largo High School June graduate Nate Davis on his way to the finish line at the July 21 Pier 60 race at Clearwater Beach.
Tampa Bay headlines
Maybe it is tax-free; it sure isn't guilt-free
Parents relive son's death
Police seek roadside shooter
Judge's career full of public scrutiny
Hospital can perform new treatment
Tampa Bay briefs
Tampa teenager's car prank leads to a deadly accident
Leverock ex-owner Tappan dies at 70
JQC interviews judge about his colleagues
South Pinellas headlines
Water and sewer rates may climb on Nov. 1
Groups to join hospital fight
Housing authority faces bias lawsuit
Hillsborough headlines
Rap concert draws crossover crowd
News of Florida
Report faults FSU president
Helmet battle simmers anew
Officials rethink death row visitation
McCollum: Opponent a hypocrite
State briefs
