|
August 8, 2001
 |
 |
'They made me feel like a criminal'
[Times photo: Thomas M. Goethe]
He was just having lunch in Ybor City when a surveillance camera captured his image. Weeks later, the police show up. |
Howard Troxler
Ultimately, a pretty ape is sufficient on this planet
In which our humble narrator ventures into amateur film criticism and explains why he misses that great liberal actor, Charlton Heston.
Top stories
Judge sets Schiavo deadline
CLEARWATER -- A Pinellas judge has ordered the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube on Aug. 28, more than a decade after the St. Petersburg woman's severe brain injury provoked an intense family feud.
Malls' firm top pick for Pier
ST. PETERSBURG -- The company that runs the Citrus Park and Brandon Town Center malls should also run St. Petersburg's Pier tourist attraction in Tampa Bay, city staffers recommend.
Crash kills driver, passenger
After drinking with friends, a 16-year-old Tampa boy fascinated with speed loses control of his girlfriend's Pontiac.
Air search for robber lacked an observer
The day Lois Marrero died, only the Tampa police helicopter pilot helped look for Nester DeJesus. The other officer was at a party.
Police chief finalist has stormy record
Although Mack Vines' review at the police academy refers to a hot temper and poor work ethic, he also received praise.
Tampa official left N.Y. under a cloud
City official Steve LaBrake quit his previous job over questions about his use of housing funds.
Killer's girlfriend to face 2nd trial
Bernice Bowen is charged with accessory after the fact to Hank Earl Carr's escape and the slaying of two Tampa police detectives.
Tampa Bay briefs
Man sent to prison in Hovercraft fraud
South Pinellas headlines
All boxed in
Beaches fired up over tourist tax
Musical revives Manhattan Casino's heyday
Capital projects bloat the budget
Neighborhood rejects Seminole
Why we will be out of water soon
Lawsuit in police shooting is revived
Gentle, smart retirees leave a life of gambling behind
Sunshine Speedway may add motorcycle track
Giving time to pet projects
Don CeSar finds new hires 770 miles away
Plumeria and pistachio
School briefs
Achievers
Easing the transition
Ex-fire chief shares a lifetime's expertise
Taint of chocolate resonates with kids
Military news
Neighborhood briefs
Beaches notebook
Apartment developer, neighbors to have showdown
One step at a time
Couple persists, resists until board approves variance
Government calendar
100-year birthdays
Four squads set to take shot at championship
Texas welcomes home Armstrong with celebration
Sunshine drivers feel heat
North Pinellas headlines
64 kids handed dream job: toy judge
Improving portables poses new challenges
County rejects Jays stadium funds
For speedy traffic, fixes to come slowly
U.S. 19 woods gives way to car dealer
Changes are in store for 2 fire districts
Thinking caps needed to fix tax cap 'hole'
Elected officials made right call on Jays, phones
Home with nuisance dogs catches on fire
Texas welcomes home Armstrong with celebration
Hillsborough headlines
Probation given for fraud
Celebrities draw youths to Baptist convention
Police ready for schools' start
School principal closes doors to homeowners
Man gets fines and probation for patient fraud
Ernest Hooper
PYT girls (scream) bask in debut (scream) of first CD
News of Florida
Drugmakers sue state over new rebate law
Harris computers show Bush support
Baby born on bus is surprise to mother
© Copyright 2001 St. Petersburg Times. All rights reserved.
|
