Tampa Bay: March 8, 2002
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Teens go medieval for history lesson
[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
Largo High students turn a history lesson into a medieval castle with paper bags, rolls of tape and lots of creativity. |
North Pinellas County news
Clues pile up against suspect in home arson
Authorities find video from a gas station where they say the suspect bought fuel and took towels like the ones used to start the short-lived fire.
Police: Father lost temper, shook baby
The prognosis is poor for the 2-month-old, police say, after the father shook the child when he wouldn't stop crying.
Developer pulls back plans for city land
As Largo considers a competing proposal for the 8-acre, old City Hall property, Collins Development asks that its proposal be put on hold.
Romance brings suspension
Largo's police policy on romantic relationships is under review after a sergeant fails to tell bosses about his involvement with an officer.
Fire exposes a maze of mess in yard
A suspected arson reveals a hidden hoard filling the property, inside and out. People volunteer to help their neighbor clean up.
Inquiry in missing child case scaled back
The five detectives who have worked full time on Zach Bernhardt's case since November 2000 will work other cases as they wait for new leads.
Candidate's response
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Times gives candidates not recommended by its editorial board the opportunity to write a response for publication. The following response was received from Sherrie Pennington, candidate for mayor of Safety Harbor, after the newspaper's recommendation of her opponent, Pam Corbino, in Tuesday's city election.
County gives in to lawyers on sign restrictions
I would like to express my total disappointment with the Pinellas County Commission's proposed action to enter into agreements nullifying the county sign code with regard to billboards.
Detective finds robbery suspect
CLEARWATER -- The man entered the bank and gave the teller a note that threatened him with death if he didn't hand over the cash.
History jousts with Renaissance drama
For the first time, the festival includes the fictional story of Queen Elizabeth I's romance and a French crown. A cast of roughly 120 adds to the mix.
Police: Man raped woman on date
CLEARWATER -- A Tampa man was arrested Wednesday morning on charges that he raped and kidnapped a woman he had brought on a date, police said.
Scholarship Scotch Doubles event strikes youngsters' interest
Rounding up enough youngsters to form a team often is difficult, as a few Pinellas County High School League coaches discovered last season.
Happenings
DANCING SHOES
Headlines through the years
A look back at the events, people and places that made North Pinellas the unique place that it is. The information is compiled from past editions of the St. Petersburg Times.
