Tampa Bay: June 29, 2000
North Pinellas County news
Tension growing between city, sheriff
• Largo's city manager says police should patrol unincorporated enclaves. The sheriff calls the twist on his own proposal "backwards." Story
• A Pinellas County deputy chases burglary suspects in Largo, causing confusion between city and county law enforcement agencies. Story
5 students broaden horizons in sister city
CLEARWATER -- With a video camera in hand, five local students captured their recent trip to Nagano, Japan, on film so others can see Clearwater's sister city up close, albeit on a television screen.
Neighbors feud over bird feeding
The seeds intended for the birds are attracting rats, a Safety Harbor man says. His neighbor says he's exaggerating.
Political rookie joins commission race
A political newcomer is the third candidate to seek the County Commission District 4 seat, the northernmost single-member commission district.
Power line accident prompts an inquiry
It's not unique. OSHA says 23 construction workers have been electrocuted in Florida since '98; 13 involved overhead lines.
Rain brings fleas, rats, mosquitoes -- Oh, my!
Boyer Street in Tarpon Springs is a muddy mess. A project was supposed to improve drainage, but the street has been ripped up for weeks.
City may lower property tax again
The average Seminole homeowner would save 5 percent, or about $7, according to the city's budget proposal.
Tarpon Springs ordinance endangers our environment
Every once in a while, we get a chance to do what's right in relation to the environment.
Local USA League champs get set for regional tourney
Adult teams are preparing for USA League Tennis regional competition next month with hopes of advancing to state championships in August.
Tampa Bay headlines
Pinellas-Pasco Medical examiner retires
Playing both ends against middle age
'God bless Darva'
Judge makes no decision on fee
Pinellas revising welfare setup
Outgoing college president will give up 2001 salary
South Pinellas headlines
Pinellas grades shock, excite
Driver's flight crashes to a stop, injuring three
Outgoing college president will give up 2001 salary
Juvenile's death labeled as abuse
Outgoing college president will give up 2001 salary
Hillsborough headlines
District schools improve on FCAT
Club may be killed by lease, not police
Man gets 45 years' probation in burning of house
Democrat drops her campaign for state attorney's post
County votes for new pet restrictions
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine, arrest 13
Reckless driver drags paramedic 500 feet
Caller has ominous tip about missing mother
Speedy trial law, lack of witnesses free slaying suspect
News of Florida
Everglades project moves forward
Whom to believe is key for Blackthorne jury
Schools ponder mailing scores
FAMU remark raises eyebrows
FCAT scores improve -- a lot
Group asks Bush to decry GOP chief
Engineers relinquish authority in contract
Area crackdown on phony medical claims charges 22
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