August 25, 2001
Tampa Bay: August 25, 2001
 |
 |
Algae bloom enters bay

[Times photo: Skip O'Rourke]
An algae bloom off Davis Islands near downtown Tampa is seen in this view from above Hillsborough Bay. The blooms used to be common but improved water quality has made them less so in recent years. But heavy rains have caused runoff laden with fertilizers and other nutrients. |
Alicia Caldwell
Fairness panel faces leadership struggle
Today's meeting of the Citizens for Fair Campaign Practices should come with a warning label.
South Pinellas County news
Offshore race wants more from city
The American Power Boat Association is prepared to move the race if St. Petersburg doesn't commit more money and services.
St. Petersburg girl who said she was abducted recants
ST. PETERSBURG -- A 14-year-old girl who told police she was abducted from a city street at midday and raped has recanted, saying she made up the story because she was afraid of getting in trouble for staying out late.
Suspect gets away as patrol cars collide
ST. PETERSBURG -- A murder suspect led police on a winding car chase through the city Friday before he escaped by driving the wrong way up an interstate off-ramp as two police cars behind him crashed into each other.
Tampa Bay headlines
Sex offender was released early; now he's charged in girl's assault
Evening of tango returns to Tampa
A career rises after a fall, and shine comes off big city's bright lights
USF dean planning to resign
Tampa Bay briefs
North Pinellas headlines
16 kids bring art to construction site
Grants offer community promise, hope
County backs brace manufacturer with bonds
Second sentence the same, 30 years
Love is key in karaoke
County to handle license renewal
Learning computers from the inside out
Trolley would connect docks, downtown
Talking with God on Mount Kilimanjaro
Racing tonight at Sunshine Speedway
It's mom's turn to be a soccer hero
Treasurer charged in church theft
Hillsborough headlines
County orders inquiries on ties
Ponzi scheme victims file suit against bank
Hillsborough looks at on-job romance rule
Smoke doesn't scare off rescuers
Man found guilty of killing two stepdaughters
A closer look: One Hillsborough church
News of Florida
West Nile's arrival in Keys confounds health officials
Budget gap distresses legislators
No teeth in new shark-dive rules
Black journalist group shores up financial house

© Copyright 2001 St. Petersburg Times. All rights reserved.
|