Roberto is a finalist for Volusia County job
The pay for managing the east coast county, which includes Daytona Beach, is $120,000 to $140,000.
Brits to us Yanks: Can't drive in a little roundabout? Blimey!
A British newspaper finds humor in the foibles of drivers who have failed to negotiate what to them is a common way of going through an intersection.
Merchant's death stuns neighbors
CLEARWATER -- Farah Abu Nawas' gas station was deserted Friday, and a handwritten sign on the door explained the reason.
Students arrested in fight at school
At least three lunchroom confrontations break out in minutes at Clearwater High School. Five students are arrested and several students get 5- or 10-day suspensions.
Largo woman accused of sex with teenager
LARGO -- A Largo woman was arrested Thursday and accused of having a yearlong sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy. Tina M. Towery, 27, of 8372 Bayou Boardwalk, was charged with having unlawful sexual activity with a minor. She was being held Friday at the Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. The boy is the son of an acquaintance, sheriff's officials said. The boy's mother heard rumors about a relationship between her son and Towery and confronted him. Detectives determined the two had a sexual relationship that started in July 1999, when the boy was 13, according to arrest records.
City officials intend to raise own pay
Most commissioners favor increasing their salaries to keep up with what other cities' elected officials make.
Old computers enrich poor kids
A Palm Harbor University High junior is collecting computers to loan to poor kids in elementary school.
Tab from bolt a shocker: $30,000
That's the early estimate from last week's lightning strike, which knocked out phones and computers. Insurance will cover most of the cost.
Seminole stretches inspection force of 1
Seminole, which doubled its land mass, and Tarpon Springs are throwing a wide Web net to find building inspectors as delays prove costly to the cities and builders.
'I was born to teach,' woman says
Norma Neal Gause, 79, began studying the Bible 52 years ago and earned a doctorate in theology. She has taught for 30 years.
Religion briefly
SPECIAL GUEST: Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson of the United Methodist Church Florida Conference will be the keynote speaker at the United Methodist Church St. Petersburg District Conference. He will speak during the Mission Rally, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 9. The conference will run Tuesday through Sept. 9 at Anona United Methodist Church, 13233 Indian Rocks Road, Largo. For more information, call (727) 585-1207.
Tampa Bay headlines
Equifax pays for tests of workers
Rainy season not enough
Taylor leaves Police Department
Doctor accepts examiner's job
Tampa Bay briefs
Religion briefs
South Pinellas headlines
Mailings of shady repute
Kathleen Ford joins the crowd in mayor race
Singer inspired by 'music giver'
Hillsborough headlines
Mommy-baby exercise class stresses bonding more than sweating
Endorsement haunts Democrat
Candidates point fingers as mailings fly
Students guide lost bus driver back to school
Diners, dogs welcomed
Ads, accusations heat up House race
School Board race illustrates 2 foes' different styles
Politicos' will need new perch for a while
News of Florida
Officials expect traveling hordes
Mailings hide truth between the lines
Inmate isolated after deal falls through
State briefs
