Father of slain girl recounts tragic night [Times photo: Boyzell Hosey] LARGO -- Just as Terry Mance began to doze off early one April morning, he heard gunshots, similar to those he heard a couple of hours earlier.

Howard Troxler
The white, suburban specter of choice
The Pinellas School Board is living in terror of the county's white people, especially those in the northern half. In the board's nightmares, the headlines read:

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Growth slows; bay area No. 21
The population statistics, however, are extrapolated from 1990 census data. New figures based on the 2000 census are expected in December.

Search for Sabrina redoubled
Authorities pour more resources into their efforts as they comb a home linked to Steve Aisenberg.

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Judge likely to aid killer's death wish

Pinellas leads revolt against voucher plan
The voucher program allows disabled students to attend private schools. Some educators fear it could jeopardize the state's federal funding.

Driver found guilty of lesser charge
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A Pasco jury on Wednesday night convicted a 37-year-old man of a misdemeanor offense in connection with a 1997 hit-and-run crash that killed an elderly Port Richey woman as she was on her nightly walk around her neighborhood.

Killer nearer his goal of death
A circuit judge says he is leaning toward finding Newton Slawson mentally competent, so he can waive his appeals and get on with his execution.

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