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February 12, 2003
Howard Troxler: Holton case shows it's time to bring the death penalty to justice
I support the death penalty for grievous crimes. Nothing less is justice. I do not care in the slightest whether it is or is not a "deterrent."

Top stories
Residents unfazed by terrorism alert
National security officials tell the public to be prepared. But in the bay area, peoples' lives seem unchanged.

Pinellas Park manager found dead
A spokesman for the city says that Jerry Mudd's suicide note expressed concern over work pressure and health.

Political junkie: Cheap shot question turns into big points
Kelly Benjamin scored the biggest ovation during a debate of Tampa City Council candidates before the Oakford Park Neighborhood Association -- and just as it looked like he had been sandbagged.

Schools to assign some kids on basis of race-need
The Pinellas district, which must maintain racial balance, will assign students whose parents did not make school choice.

Inverness voters put new blood on council
Political newcomers grab two seats in an election dominated by talk of police raises and a new city hall. The re-elected incumbent wins by only 16 votes.

Citrus sinkhole sucks down car
DUNNELLON -- Firefighters and rescue workers rushed to the north Citrus County community of Citrus Springs on Tuesday evening after a sinkhole swallowed a 1992 Toyota.

A sticky proposition for terror war
Duct tape has bonded mishaps large and small. Now demand is picking up for the latest soldier in the war on terror.

Fighting terror: Ex-weapons inspector brings antiwar message to USF
TAMPA -- It took only a glance to see that Scott Ritter was preaching to the choir Tuesday night at the University of South Florida.


South Pinellas headlines
  • Gas tank gold to burn off debts
  • Model race car fan plans Seminole track
  • Young writers don't let FCAT tension dog them
  • City manager's death stuns all
  • Engineer always had an invention in mind
  • Wal-Mart takes a neighborhood's measure
  • Military news
  • Guest column: There are two sides to airport story
  • Engineer always had an invention in mind
  • School assignments due out by mid March
  • Suite purchase a sweet deal for patients
  • 'Woefully white'
  • Smoking ban spells the end for pub grub
  • Forum examines minority issues
  • Midtown gets voice in city planning rules
  • Skateboarders have two things to look forward to
  • Scouts twirl the dance floor as Sweethearts
  • Players in 90 class capture attention
  • St. Petersburg man is regatta's top sailor
  • Letters: Losers of $31,000 ring earn coin toss

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Man had intent to kidnap, court told
  • Prosecutor: Trail of blood leads to suspect
  • Agency at risk oflosing funds
  • Voters put new faces on Dunedin board
  • Some laud, some loathe new stop signs
  • Oldsmar candidates declare donations
  • Close colleagues indeed
  • Letters: Largo Citizens Watch a disgrace to community

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Aspiring successors roast Tampa's departing mayor
  • City employee wants job back

  • News of Florida
  • Bush worries war might strain ailing economy
  • FSU student dies in suspected case of meningitis
  • Graham wants details of $120-million oil buyout
  • Pals jab Jeb on the Big 5-0
  • Teenage killer describes frequent sex with man
  • Two paintings worth millions are recovered; three arrested
  • Broward elections chief says 2 city primaries go smoothly
  • Around the state: Utah congressman is foe of buying anthrax building
  • Escambia unloads tainted purchase
  • Cutting program tragic, advocates, patients say
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