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December 6, 2001
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Man doing good deed runs over boy

[Times photo: Lance A. Rothstein]
Family members thought the toddler was inside as a family friend backed his truck out after delivering groceries. |
Top stories
Principal lists many rules she says teacher violated
TAMPA -- When Gibbs High School principal Barbara Shorter decided in 2000 not to renew math teacher Veronica Williams' annual contract, she was not required to give any explanation.
Chad, make way for touch screens
The county will buy the paperless machines, though not everyone is a fan of them.
Angel creates uproar at Bay Pines
What began with complaints that the cherubic treetop ornament was white led to a ban, creating a lot of aggravation.
School Board releases secret investigation
The report on wrongdoing in the grounds department will be given to the state and the FBI.
Ex-Eagle Scout gives $1-million to local council
TAMPA -- Carl Lindell Jr. was an Eagle Scout when he was young. Today he's a successful car dealer and entrepreneur and is giving something back to the Boy Scouts.
Be wary of identity theft, police say
With 19 days left until Christmas, local police are warning shoppers to beware of the dangers of credit card fraud and identity theft.
Pasco surgeon Bonati facing a 63-count state complaint
A doctor reviewing the records calls Alfred Bonati's practice "a systematic abuse of patients."
Tampa Tech suspected of falsifying enrollment
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating allegations that records were altered to get federal funds.
Weather watcher help sought for Sun City area
The Times is looking for a volunteer weather watcher in Sun City Center. The only requirements are that you have a maximum/minimum thermometer, a rain gauge, and that you be available most of the year to take the readings. If you're interested, write a card or letter to Alicia Olazabal, St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1121. Please include your telephone number and address.
South Pinellas headlines
Be wary of identity theft, police say
North Pinellas headlines
Pipes cause congregation consternation
Family refuses to quit offering a gift of light
Ants, not spiders, bugging inmates
Seasonal sensations will highlight floating festivities
Schools, library to get money from deal
Tarpon cemetery rate won't soar for now
Sunset Sam, we'll miss you
Rock concert a good idea that could be improved
Florida high court hears car search case
Lens production shifts from Manatee to Clearwater
Delie fulfills longing for first marathon win
Hillsborough headlines
Criminals lucky to come up short
THAP given extension to produce audits
Judge cites prosecutor trickery, orders retrial
Commission votes to expand manatee protection area
News of Florida
Florida tightening rules for licenses
State seeks fines for post-attack gas price gouging
'Endeavour' blasts off amid tight security
Bush's tax cut wins delay despite several GOP nays
Capitol recycling buried in inaction
Court voids notable domestic abuse award
State will remove plant's acidic water
Audit blasts lapses at civil rights agency

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