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September 18, 2001

'Whatever it takes'

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[Times photo: Ken Helle]
Reflecting the results of national opinion polls, Tampa Bay residents appear willing to back military might to halt terrorism.

Under the banner of unity
TAMPA -- With a red, white and blue umbrella to protect her from the sun, Laura Molina stepped out of the County Center and into nearby Courthouse Square park.

Tampa Bay opens its purses, backpacks
At Busch Gardens on Monday, purses, diaper bags and backpacks were searched at the front gate. One woman had to return to her car to put away a can of pepper spray.

Airports look to curb long waits
Tampa International is among the airports asking for a return of curbside check-in and authority to handle security screening.

Jewish High Holy Days start on an altered note
ST. PETERSBURG -- Rosh Hashana traditionally is a time for family gatherings and festive meals.

Tampa Muslims resume their routines nervously
TAMPA -- At Monday morning's assembly at Universal Academy of Florida, one of two Muslim schools in Tampa, one child asked: "Are we going to go to war?"

All-clear message sent man to doom
The trader is missing after heading back upstairs in Tower 2 when an intercom pronounced the building safe.

Pride, defiance spur flag mania
Demand outstrips supply for the fabric of American patriotism.

Top stories
Medicare HMOs will trim area offerings
Two will pull out of the area, and others will curtail their service plans. Dropped plans affect nearly 17,000 people.

Policy, storm's speed hamper electricity work
Changes in the way repairs are assigned and Gabrielle's early arrival made restoring power slow for some.

Tampa Bay briefs
Trial date set for woman accused in officer's killing


South Pinellas headlines
  • Medical examiner: Woman's death an accident

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Class leads charity drive
  • Chain of hope links students to victims
  • Ideas for fountain in the roundabout?
  • City could reduce cell tower height
  • City discusses inclusive planning group
  • Americans need cool heads, patience in this crisis
  • Palm Harbor University High's IB program loses founder
  • Bog-like conditions postpone program at Sunshine track
  • Saying farewell to a public fixture
  • Melrose mosaic
  • School briefs
  • Achievers

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • LaBrake changed his story, wife's lawyer says
  • 2nd man guilty in killing of pizza man

  • News of Florida
  • Bush urges greater oversight, not overreaction
  • Driver's license policies now under scrutiny
  • Caution and defiance greet Jewish new year
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