Friday, March 16, 2012

DayStarter | Tampa approves domestic registry


Top News

Tampa approves domestic registry

By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer

The city leads the way in guaranteeing rights for domestic partners.

image Soldier's lawyer, official point to stress of war

Associated Press

The suspect in 16 Afghan killings saw a comrade's leg blown off, his lawyer says.

Lawmakers give Scott more power

By Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau

Thanks to moves by state legislators, the office of Gov. Rick Scott gains several key powers.

Bill could force PSTA-HART merger

By Rich Shopes, Times Correspondent

A bill on Gov. Rick Scott’s desk could force the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and Hills­borough Area Regional Transit to take a look at merging.

Plan for BayWalk has few details

By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer

A presentation from the owner of BayWalk to the St. Petersburg City Council sheds little light on a brighter future for the blighted shopping complex.

image Negotiations on rules for manatees

By Craig Pittman and Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writers

Federal officials bow to pressure in Citrus County and agree to a compromise on manatee protection rules.

image Apple lovers hit stores for iPad

Associated Press

In case you haven’t heard, the new iPad is out today, and the masses are likely already in line.

Top Sports News

image Bald as a baseball

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer

More than 30 Tampa Bay Rays players and coaches had their heads shaved as part of the 2012 Bright House Networks Cut for a Cure event Thursday at Charlotte Sports Park. Rays manager Joe Maddon, whose hairstyle often changes, pronounced his new cut perfect. “I feel like I’m 3 years old again,” he said.

image Behold USF's sweet miracle

By Gary Shelton, Times columnist

For two decades, no team in America was easier to ignore. But look at them now, beaming and bouncing across the arena floor.

image New year, new upset for VCU

Times wires

Shaka Smart coached 12 seed VCU to another tournament surprise, holding off fifth-seeded Wichita State 62-59 Thursday night.

image Maple Leafs hand Bolts a loss at home

By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer

What had been a positive week for Tampa Bay turns negative as visiting Toronto wins 3-1 and puts another dent in the Lightning’s chances of making the playoffs.

image A course-record 61 set at Innisbrook

By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer

Padraig Harrington shoots a Copperhead course record 10-under 61 for a three-stroke lead over PGA Tour rookie Will Claxton after the first round of the Transitions Championship.

Top Features

image Invitation to find forgiveness

BY Lane DeGregory and Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writers

Lapsed Catholics are welcomed back to the embrace of the church regionwide.

ADVERTISEMENT
 

For more, go to: http://www.tampabay.com

Unsubscribe from this newsletter or manage other newsletter subscriptions at tampabay.com.

©2012 • Tampa Bay Times
490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111
Contact Us | Join Us | Advertise with Us | Subscribe to the Tampa Bay Times
Privacy Policy | Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright

No comments:

Post a Comment