Tampa Bay: September 5, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Detective: We doubted murder suspect's story
A few hours after Cindy Riedweg's body was discovered in her apartment, investigators questioned her next-door neighbor and became suspicious about his answers, a detective testified Tuesday.
Neighborhood mourns loss of 'spunky lady'
DUNEDIN -- John Wolf and his 9-year-old son David stood hugging in his driveway, remembering the "spunky lady" down the street.
New commission, new style
Some say the commission is studious and cautious. Says one: "There's not a lot of money . . . so they can't afford to make a boo-boo."
Commission votes itself a 10 percent raise
The move comes after 10 percent raises in 1997, 1998 and 2000. A final vote will be taken Sept. 18.
School location again riles neighbors
Three officials fear that reviving a proposal for an alternative school in High Point in Largo amounts to breaking a promise to residents.
3-year-old left in car; mother is arrested
The woman -- who was in a bar -- faces child neglect and disorderly intoxication charges, police say.
Director has stabilized Tarpon public housing
Pat Weber has been a gift to those who must live in Tarpon Springs public housing.
Three Safety Harbor officials are all wet in fountain decision
Re: Marina Park set to enter phase two, story, Aug. 23.
Student government standout dies in gun accident
TARPON SPRINGS -- A 26-year-old Tarpon Springs man who had been active in student government at Florida State University and had worked for state legislators died Sunday after accidentally shooting himself with a friend's pistol, police said.
Pinellas digest
Volunteers needed for mentoring programs
Bennett prepares rookies for race
Largo's Lewis Bennett led a group of rookie triathletes into the water off Fred Howard Park on Monday with life-saving equipment and the look of a determined triathlon coach.
My Gym expands with site in mall
The Palm Harbor fitness center for children is opening a second site in the Largo Mall.
