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December 22, 2001
Gifts of a new country
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[Times photo: Michael Rondou]
Refugees take a break from the stresses of their new lives to attend a party at Catholic Charities' new offices in St. Petersburg.
Top stories
'You don't hesitate on something like that'
Hank Arrington drew on his upbringing in making the decision that his son should turn himself in to police.

Retired chief still has influence
A troubled Mack Vines turned to the former St. Petersburg police chief for help. Yet others say they see Davis' hand in Vines' firing.

The end's in sight for Pinellas billboards -- in 20 years
Pinellas is proposing settlements in its fight to bring down signs. There's a hitch: It could take a while.

Critics of Al-Arian firing see parallels to segregation
We've heard this logic in the past, academic freedom advocates say of labeling Sami Al-Arian a disruption.

Rare gift provides toys for inmates' kids
TOY SHORTFALL: A charity steps forward to ensure that children of Pinellas jail inmates will have Christmas gifts.

Tampa Bay briefs
Fire damages part of National Linen


South Pinellas headlines
  • City Council clears the way for demolition of old church

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Motorcyclist dies in collision with car
  • Pinellas digest
  • Students learn 'the pain of persecution'
  • Armed robbers strike for third time
  • Sheriff suspends two deputies
  • County says no to cemetery purchase
  • Clearwater will set up a people feeding zone
  • Stadium accord comes up short
  • Dunedin fountain hit again by vandals
  • Ex-commissioner jumps back into fray

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Teachers steam over $56,000 pay goof
  • The charity of strippers embarrasses church
  • 49 names, all homeless
  • Public can attend Bonanno hearing
  • A closer look: One Hillsborough church

  • Sandra Thompson
  • Holidays bring a simple wish, a new awareness

  • News of Florida
  • Cemetery may face more scrutiny
  • Police dismiss attack on 98-year-old as her imagination
  • Ex-teacher acquitted in Broward sex case

  • Lucy Morgan
  • Holidays remind us of many blessings
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