Mother of 2 dies in collision
CLEARWATER -- Nancy Robinson was an aunt to everyone in her family. Whenever a family member needed someone, she was there.
Wishes depend on everyday Santas
A Tarpon Springs man is among several gathering toys to help 1,500 children of migrant farm workers have a happy Christmas.
North Pinellas digest
Spot to take annual ride on firetruck
Drivers see red, but for pedestrians, a green light
A new system allows people to push a button and stop traffic in all directions at a busy intersection in Dunedin, making it safer to cross.
Leaders line up behind downtown plan
Tarpon's approval is an important step in the long-term proposal to redevelop downtown. More tinkering is expected and private investment is a must.
Fire again destroys his home and dream
In addition to losing his condo for the second time in a year, one of Vincent Arpasi's cats was killed.
Astronomer finds science in star of Bethlehem
Each year at about this time, Craig Joseph and other astronomers take stargazers back 2,000 years, to the time when Jesus Christ was born.
Boost at rec center delayed
SEMINOLE -- Non-residents who join the Seminole Recreation Center before March 1 won't have to dig as far into their pockets.
More voters to decide on joining Seminole
SEMINOLE -- Three more areas at the city limits will get a chance to decide whether to join Seminole.
Chamber wants nominations for 2 awards
Winners of the Boss of the Year and Merit Award will be named in January.
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Pinellas briefs
Dolphin adorns Christmas ornaments
Shuffleboard players should pay their own way
Re: Players won't let a city fee increase slide, Dec. 7 story.
Driver who claimed entrapment found guilty of DUI
Jared Cartier says a sheriff's deputy forced him to move his car even though he was impaired. A jury decided otherwise.
An E, economics, joins 3 R's
A study shows that Pinellas County's largest employer -- its school district -- has a large economic impact.
Suspicious Tarpon Springs retiree avoids scam
The man refuses to give out information over the phone and takes a down payment check to bank officials.
Pinellas County rules K-Swiss league tourney
Pinellas players dominated the K-Swiss Fall League Championships, winning all but three of the 19 singles titles and both women's doubles matches.
Clearwater told to save e-mail
ST. PETERSBURG -- A circuit court judge has ordered the city of Clearwater to preserve e-mail that is the subject of a St. Petersburg Times lawsuit against the city.
Largo dumps downtown task force
LARGO -- City Commissioners have scrapped the mayor's plan to create a task force to help an ongoing quest to find someone to develop nearly 8 acres in downtown Largo.
Clearwater plows ahead with baseball plans
Despite objections from some neighbors, city commissioners help clear the way for a new spring training stadium.
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Beaches
Luxury, gulf-front condominiums to go up in Redington Beach
The La Playa apartments are to make way for 55 units, priced from $550,000 to $700,000.
Funds sought from coastal towns to fight building laws
A group of elected officials have asked each beach community to contribute $1,000 toward the effort.
North Pinellas briefs
Christmas trees available through Kiwanis Club
Holiday light displays
Belleair
Tampa Bay headlines
Aisenberg recordings called unintelligible
Judge's lawyer blasts news leak
Tampa Bay briefs
South Pinellas headlines
Ailments lengthen visit -- illegally
Officers arrest escapee
Ailments lengthen visit -- illegally
Hillsborough headlines
Eighth-grade hackers pilfer science class exam
Protests rise over Super Bowl plan to limit sales near stadium
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News of Florida
Indictment follows inquiry into Jacksonville officers
Parole denied ex-socialite in 1975 murder
Study: Little need for more universities
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