Coast Guard is on a new mission [Times photo: Jennifer Davis] After the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks, seaport security and monitoring the coast for terrorism have become priorities.

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Scandal tars vote device deal
Pinellas officials scrutinize the salesman behind the device they hoped would reform the voting system.

What elections chief didn't know creates political 'mess'
CLEARWATER -- The stumbles have come one after the other.

Charities see rising needs as gifts fall
With donors diverting much of their attention to the Sept. 11 effort, local groups try to refocus on the plight of the area's needy.

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Two teens arrested, accused in powder prank

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