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October 3, 2000
Mary Jo Melone
The woman who helped Tampa Bay to see itself
Most of us are cursed with ordinary eyes. A few people, and only a few, are not. Jan Abell was one of those. She saw grace in even throwaway things.
Top stories
Runoffs may draw a trickle to polls
One universal primary and several partisan races are on tap today at bay area polling precincts.
Police: Boy robs bank to get lunch money
The sixth-grader had just been released Saturday from a detention center.
Forgiven driver back in court
A drunken driver who killed a man in 1998 was drinking in July when she drove to buy crack, prosecutors say.
Got rhythm? Got a leotard? You could dance in Super Bowl
TAMPA -- Want to go to the Super Bowl? Join the club. Unless you have friends in high places with coveted tickets, you will watch from home like everybody else in the country, even if this year's game is in your own back yard.
Tampa Bay briefs
Woman dies after her car hits tow trucks
The runoff
If you are a registered Democrat and live in the appropriate district, you can vote in Democratic runoffs. If you are a registered Republican and live in the appropriate district, you can vote in Republican runoffs. All registered voters who live in the appropriate district can vote in universal contests. Your voter registration card will tell you whether you live in a district where an election is scheduled.
South Pinellas headlines
Drowned teen was Lakewood student
Supervisors investigate officer's shooting of dog
Jordan Park gets $1.7-million in tax credits
Gunfire ends fight, man's life, police say
North Pinellas headlines
Humane Society gaining space
Event reaches out to the Hispanic community
Largo seeks more control of festival
Charter school plans laid out
Pinellas digest
$75 debt results in throat slashing
Gift will build school's pool
Neighbors add plant to undesirables list
Pioneer ranch may give way to 1,599 homes
Delays push opening of park to 2001
Police: Shoplifter fled, left daughter
Kite convention reels in cash
Cope gives Sunshine winner Jefferson a run for his money
Sunken boats spoil river view
A young life goes on, thanks to technology
Second time around
Hillsborough headlines
New cause of murky water found
County delays policy on roads
Tampa briefs
Suspect faces his second murder trial
Fan sues Bucs over season ticket mix-up
Legislator critical of decision by TGH
Lawyer may help bolster the case for accused judge
Woman saves herself, children from RV fire
News of Florida
6 nursing homes lose contracts
Up for grabs, Florida sees race heat up
Around the state
Nelson lists his proposals for seniors
Spot check

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