The game is at hand [Times photo: James Borchuck] ST. PETERSBURG -- Ben Kaplan said he would do just about anything to get a Sony PlayStation 2, the new video game console that became available nationwide on Thursday.

Howard Troxler
Emily's legacy, an adventure on little cat feet
A man in my position is not wise to discuss cats in print too often. No matter how well received the topic may be, it brings scorn from tougher colleagues, and sneers from my friends at the Weekly Planet.

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Friends lament judge's decision
Gasper Ficarrotta will resign effective Dec. 31. "It breaks my heart that this has happened," a colleague said.

In Pinellas, minorities lag despite FCAT gains
LARGO -- As they sought an end to court-ordered busing for desegregation, Pinellas school leaders made a bold pledge in June 1998: Struggling students would improve, and the achievement gap between black and white students would narrow.

Judge accused of abusing power
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Cynthia Holloway faces charges that she improperly got involved in a friend's child custody case.

Girl's neo-Nazi killer convicted
The 19-year-old, who also injured the child's sister, could be sent to prison for life on the murder and hate crime charges.

Spat over witnesses stalls trial in fatal conspiracy case
A man accused of conspiring to rob and kill a widow argues with his attorney over allowing three witnesses to testify.

George W. pins a new moniker on Crist
"Chain Gang Charlie" is redubbed "Chalkboard Charlie" by presidential candidate Bush.

Tampa Bay briefs
Chief's brother cleared of rape, convicted of assault+

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