Catalytic constrictor [Times photo: Dirk Shadd] A car sits dormant for months, and a 6-foot snake comes coiling. A nervous mechanic calls a specialist.

Relative: Suspect was at home during rape at park
She saw the 13-year-old at a home about the time he's accused of raping a woman in a park, a defense witness says.

Health care cuts reconsidered
About 19,000 poor and low-income people have come to depend on the 10-year-old health care program.

County, Kleman continue sparring
Move: Administrator Dan Kleman applies for a Pinellas job. Countermove: Two officials seek to delay his contract talks.

Retrial delayed for girlfriend of cop killer
The Florida Supreme Court ponders whether to take the case of Bernice Bowen, whose son was also slain.

Orchestra counts on ex-mayor's connections
St. Petersburg's David Fischer is named chairman of the board.

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