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Tuesday, March 6, 2001
FLORIDIAN

When "Sweet Cynthia" and "Cousin Rick" toured Fred Lasswell's studio, they found a high-tech operation and a gracious host. Story
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BUSINESS
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| DJIA |
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53.36 |
| NYSE |
5525.46 |
25.47 |
| NASDAQ |
1648.00 |
-4.18 |
| Russell 2000 |
454.15 |
0.38 |
| S&P 500 |
977.13 |
3.01 |
| 10YR T-Note (x.10) |
42.21 |
-0.08 |
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Today's headlines
Slower economy stings aggressive companies
And as hundreds of Tampa Bay area workers have found out, call centers are easy targets. Story
Culbreath to leave TECO post
The former CEO and chairman will retire from the board of the Tampa utility's parent in April. Story
Super Bowl drives up bay area hotel rates
January saw a jump greater than the one in Washington for the presidential inauguration. Story
ENTERTAINMENT
'Zora' demands attention
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Strawberry Festival event calendar
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WORLD & NATION
Cheney released from hospital
The vice president left the hospital Tuesday morning, a day after doctors reopened a blocked artery. AP update | Story
Teen kills 2, hurts 13 in school shooting
A 15-year-old boy, whose threats of violence were dismissed, opens fire at a high school near San Diego. Story
FROM THE WIRE Audio update
Bush Challenges Allies to Defend Turkey
Iraq Approves U-2 Surveillance Flights
NASA IDs Debris As Part of Left Wing
Ill. Islamic Charity Leader Pleads Guilty
Energy Costs Soar With Cold, Iraq Threat
Dow Closes Up 56, Nasdaq Gains 14
Penguins Trade Kovalev Back to Rangers
TAMPA BAY
Parents go back to school for kids
Schools all over the bay area are teaching parents what their children learn so they can incorporate academics into everyday life. Story
SPORTS
Bucs turn to Johnson
This time Tampa Bay tries free agency, hoping Brad Johnson can stabilize the QB position. Story
Shaun King's reaction
The incumbent starter says he understands and will use the acquisition to push himself harder. Story
Lightning makes swap for Khabibulin
Tampa Bay ships Mara, Johnson to Phoenix, now must sign holdout goalie. Story
Rays' Huff just awaiting his turn at corner
Rookie third baseman appears stuck behind Vinny Castilla but says he'll be patient. Story
STATE
Voting changes a 'priority'
The governor says he will support spending on new technology and other changes his task force recommends. Story
Lost divers survive stormy gulf
High waves made them hard to spot, but a family friend in his small plane manages to find them. Story
Shock gives way to grief
Migrant workers gather to pay their respects to three of six people killed in a collision last week. Story
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COLUMNS
Mary Jo Melone: Florida's wild ones get ready to steamroll
Martin Dyckman: Absence says a lot about election overhaul
Hubert Mizell: Not the best, but the best option
CITRUS
Complaint alleges Sunshine Law breach
The vote by three council members not to renew the city manager's contract sparks a letter to the state attorney suggesting the three colluded. Story
Deadly stranding at sea will have day in court
An appeals court allows a boat's owner to sue the makers of an emergency beacon, almost eight years after two men died adrift. Story
HERNANDO
Crash delays battalion's move
The C-23 that crashed Saturday in Georgia was part of a National Guard unit set to relocate from Lakeland to the Hernando County Airport. Story
East Coast storm to keep chill in air
Sunday's rain brought a decrease in the county's drought index, but it will be short-lived, forecasters say. Story
PASCO
Defense: He didn't know gun was loaded
The defendant only wanted to scare a friend who was late repaying a debt, his lawyer says. Story
Tornado shakes up Hudson, hits school
Sunday's "weak" tornado causes an estimated $50,000 in damage at Hudson High School. Story
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