Tampa Bay: September 12, 2000
Hillsborough County news
Man plays it safe with second sight
His first transplanted cornea at one time tested positive for hepatitis B. He decides to play it safe.
In a hail of harsh words, one bullet kills a neighbor
Neighbors say the Countryway residents usually are diverse and content with each other. But one man had a gun.
Reclaimed water project on for Tampa
TAMPA -- Enough south Tampa residents have agreed to use and pay for a $22-million reclaimed water project that will save an estimated 1.7-million gallons of drinking water per day.
Murderer may draw nearer his goal: death
After a hearing Wednesday, a judge will decide if Newton Slawson is competent in demanding a quick execution for his 1989 crime.
Minister gets 7-year sentence
TAMPA -- A former Forest Hills minister was sentenced Monday to seven years in federal prison for downloading child pornography into his church computer.
Man driving stolen rental car escapes deputies in chase
TAMPA -- A man driving a stolen rental car led Hillsborough deputies on a chase Monday night and eventually got away on foot, but he left behind his driver's license, sheriff's officials said.
Woman sought in 3rd bank robbery
TAMPA -- A woman already suspected of two bank robberies may have committed her third Monday afternoon.
Sweepstakes suit brings award
A Tampa woman will receive more than $1,000 as part of a settlement with American Family Publishers.
