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November 2, 1999
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Before Jordan, he won Chicago
The NFL’s greatest rusher dies of bile duct cancer that was discovered during his treatment for a liver disease. He was 45. Story

He moves friend and foe in life, death
Photo gallery
TAMPA -- When Bears running back Walter Payton lowered his helmet and delivered a forearm into the chest of a would-be tackler, the defenders felt him in their bones. Story

Much more than the greatest runner
The shame of it, of course, is that Walter Payton died at the time his life should have begun to match his nickname. Gary Shelton column

TAMPA BAY
Scientology opponent accused of hitting man
A critic of the church is arrested in the assault of a church member as a video camera films the incident. Story

WORLD&NATION
No easy answers in EgyptAir crash
More wreckage and perhaps a "black box" are located. Meanwhile, the passenger list, which includes a Pinellas couple, is released.
Story
Updates

Pinellas couple among plane crash victims
EAST LAKE -- Patricia Jacobi always dreamed of going to Egypt, her neighbors say. Story

Paul Jacobi was a retired dentist; Patricia Jacobi loved orchids and cooking.

CITRUS
Teen clash turns deadly
hit and run victimOne youth is killed and another injured after an argument between teenage trick-or-treaters and a driver. Story

WEATHER
Front likely to break up Katrina's remnants
The cold front is expected to weaken the tropical system once called Katrina, bringing cool air to the Tampa Bay area the next few days. Story
SPORTS
Bucs say it’s the play, not the plays
Shula’s schemes can work if the execution improves, Dungy insists. Story

SpurrierBCS jump puts UF back in race for national title
Florida coach Steve Spurrier claims not to worry about computer rankings and national championships. All of that, he says, will take care of itself. Story

STATE
In with grazing, out with baaaad plants
To fight exotic weeds, Florida is deploying sheep. The problem in the first test? Gators. Story

HERNANDO
College rethinks campus site
Pasco-Hernando Community College considers hiring a consultant to provide disinterested advice on locating a Spring Hill campus. Story

PASCO
Police search for robbery suspects
Two men are wanted in connection with a holdup Sunday at the Golden Corral restaurant in Port Richey. Story

FLORIDIAN
Keeping the peace, by God
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Lee County Sheriff John J. McDougall, who almost became a monk, has a remedy for "diabolical forces of moral corruption working behind closed doors." Hint: Look far to the right, then to the heavens. Story

BUSINESS
Banks get word on privacy
A survey shows customers do not want banks to share information with third parties. Story

COLUMNS
Martin Dyckman: They just love the electric chair
Gary Shelton: Much more than the greatest runner


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