Year makes world of difference for girls
The adopted Russian sisters know more English and more about family than they did last Christmas.
Good deeds exceed season
His shoulders weighted down by a heavy backpack, the blond 11-year-old trudges into the recreation center at Norton Apartments in Clearwater and eyes the bags of rolls and bread loaves spread across the tops of the folding tables.
Gift gives official a lift
It's tradition at Clearwater City Hall. The commission's administrative assistants try to pick out appropriate going-away presents for retiring officials.
Citrus grove makes way for homes
The Polaski parcel and four others will be the site of homes up to $380,000.
Holiday lights
Beaches
Family told swimming pool illegal, must go
For the past five years, 6-year-old Alicia Konstantinovic has frolicked with her family in the pool at her home.
Man charged with making secret tape
The Tarpon Springs man was charged after he filed a misconduct complaint against some of the officers.
Police sergeant dies at age 49
Sgt. William Sedrick took care of those around him, other officers say. And he helped bring about better pensions.
Hospital gets okay to build up, not out
Safety Harbor's commissioners vote to allow the expansion project to begin.
Fire destroys house; two escape unharmed
An official says the Thursday blaze appeared to start in an attic.
Debate rises over East Lake library funding
As a Jan. 10 renewal deadline nears, the library cooperative wants to extend its deal with the library by six months.
Hotel to fill void on Dunedin corner
Though vacant, the site is considered prime real estate by many because it sits at an entry to the city.
Golf shop renovates, adding space, staff
PALM HARBOR -- Want to try out that new putter before putting out the cash? The Edwin Watts Golf Shops in Palm Harbor has doubled its size to include an indoor putting green and hitting room.
Official's transfer upsets residents
The move of Hugh Kaufman, an EPA official who worked with the Stauffer cleanup plan, was political, some say.
North Pinellas briefs
Dolphin adorns Christmas ornaments
Tampa Bay headlines
Owner thwarts robbery attempt in Hillsborough
Skyway suicide patrol beefed up
Harried drivers push the limits
South Pinellas headlines
Fire kills six dogs, guts part of house
Hillsborough headlines
Man accidentally kills brother in shooting at birthday party
Man shot, killed near car in Tampa
News of Florida
Minorities finding clerkships key to law careers
Bush's goals taking hold at midterm
An angel named Clarence
Review: Visitors, dead man cast ballots
