Tampa Bay: October 24, 2001
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Rise in need strains charities
[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
As job losses mount and the demand for social services grows, donations are down. Food pantries are counting on holiday giving. |
North Pinellas County news
Jail mixup set stage for escape
A man accused of heinous crimes against animals apparently is able to slip into a group of prisoners being processed for release. He later turns himself in.
Fire damages casket business
CLEARWATER -- On his way back to work from lunch Tuesday, Steven Leser saw a ladder truck roll past his car.
Tampa lawyer did a lousy job, former client's lawsuit says
A man who was set free after serving almost four years in prison says his former lawyer did not represent him well in a Dunedin battery case.
Program provides means to fight cancer
Uninsured women are able to get free mammographies and breast cancer screenings.
Alert dog, owner foil attempted burglary
Awakened by his pet's yelp, a man calls police who arrive in time to arrest two men who police say planned to break into a Seminole Boulevard business.
Plans for Tarpon hotel to be announced today
City officials and others have scheduled a news conference about a proposed project at the Sponge Docks.
County sidesteps apartment brouhaha
The commission essentially puts the decision on a large apartment complex -- and potential lawsuits -- in the hands of the Oldsmar council.
Plot twists bedevil cities, but libraries come through
Who would have thought that a decision to build a new public library could bring such complications?
Bridge project should give way to greater needs
This plea is directed to Clearwater city commissioners.
County seeks annexation limits
Commissioners have said they would like to help residents who oppose annexations. Now they need a lawmaker to sponsor such a measure.
Busy season has something for everyone
Barring a late-season hurricane, October probably is the finest month for sailing along the state's west coast. So it comes as no surprise that the calendar has been filled with events for sailors of all ages and interests.
