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December 30, 2001
Tampa Bay: December 30, 2001
Ernest Hooper
A reason or two to feel better about our world
As theories go, it's not a bad one. Indeed, it may be yet another shred of optimism to spring from the hopelessness of Sept. 11.
Hillsborough County news
Politically savvy but not political
Guided by idealism, State Attorney Mark Ober heads in a new direction after taking over a year ago.
'Daughter of God' gets new hearing
TAMPA -- A state appeals court ordered new custody hearings Friday to determine whether a woman who called herself the Daughter of God and ran a robbery ring should retain parental rights for her three children.
'Hard worker' fights for life after hit-run
TAMPA -- In his six months as a Road Ranger, Justin Willis worked days towing disabled cars off interstate highways and directing traffic away from accident scenes.
Tampa Bay headlines
Utility mum on inquiry into fatality
Shattered unions, rapid solutions
Man boards TIA flight with loaded handgun
Major traffic routes closed for two months
Metro review
Pinellas headlines
Witness to tragedy must leave New York
Private elementary school plans to add grades 6-8
Helpful tips harvested for happy child rearing
One street, two signs; where in the world am I?
Only a weak person abandons a pet
Fired clerk made a sober decision
Man shot 3 times survives attack
Woman picks up the pieces of home shattered by truck
Eckerd coach's dedication sets programs in motion
Contestants sought for pageant
Campbell Park footbridge rusts away, won't be rebuilt
Campus, airport hope for growth
New truck returns volunteer to her job
Peddling a doctrine of tolerance for bikes
Naughty turns nice in light of holidays
Retired coach keeps busy -- relaxing
Student recovers from zero tolerance
As eviction looms, she returns to the corner
Champion band found time to try for record
City has plans for making drains safe
Brain surgery barely slows Trexler
Lotto win meant no big change for couple
With a little love, tennis center now thriving
People move out for industry to move in
Monumental duties for busboy taper off after 9/11 tragedy
Tails wag over city's first two dog parks
Couple welcome their son the sailor
A decade later, cat still rules City Hall
Big crowds streaming into new Wal-Mart
At 93, woman becomes an activist
What's up on campus
Widening of avenue remains a hot topic
State champion Stingers top highlights
High school star Potter stays on a roll
FAA bars copters at rite of Epiphany
You think it's easy to run this county?
What were we thinking?
Preservation plan needs full support to ensure success
Libraries still hold place in our hearts, our heads
Car dealer accused of altering odometers
Police charge man with multiple holdups
Man kills self during confrontation
News of Florida
Horses, inmates get new chances
Lupus cases prompt request for inquiry

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