Tampa Bay: October 9, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Statue of Virgin returned to couple
Pilfered from a Dunedin yard, the 3-foot concrete icon is returned with interest: a rosary.
Pepper spray subdues father at game
The man, who had two sons in a Clearwater football game, would not let them enter the locker room and told them to strip outside, an assistant principal says.
Officials won't review cell phone use
LARGO -- Buoyed by Miami-Dade County's recent decision to limit the use of cell phones while driving, City Commissioner Marty Shelby has asked his colleagues to take another look at the issue.
Tarpon High band sweeps competition
SEMINOLE -- The Tarpon Springs High School Outdoor Performance Ensemble was the big winner at the Seminole Sound Spectacular Saturday on the Seminole High School football field.
Library wants input for growth
The Palm Harbor Library has received many suggestions for the future. One public forum remains.
Rescue teams show courage, cooperation
Having been the wife of a New York City fire captain who was seriously injured in the line of duty, I know firsthand how extremely dedicated, brave and fearless they are, especially under adverse conditions. What I didn't know very much about is the highly skilled and intelligent search-and-rescue dogs and their handlers.
Dempsey clinches Super Late Model title at Sunshine
In addition to the skull and crossbones he had painted on the side of his No. 15 Super Late Model earlier in the season, Dwayne Dempsey's car was sporting a new look after racing at Sunshine Speedway on Saturday night -- a ponytail taped to the rear spoiler.
Code of conduct has three categories
Zero tolerance, major offenses and other offenses cover everything from dress code violations to homicide.
School of second chances
ST. PETERSBURG -- Stephanie Pelletier said she didn't think twice one morning in May when a friend suggested they have a drink. The 14-year-old accepted the tumbler of vodka her friend poured from her mother's liquor cabinet, drank it, and caught the bus to Carwise Middle School.
