DayStarter |Theft of bay area ID's costs jobs, leave victims and businesses in lurch

Top News Theft of bay area ID's costs jobs, leave victims and businesses in lurch By Patty Ryan, Times Staff Writer Thieves cash in on Social Security numbers given in good faith and then stolen. Steve MacNamara, the brass-knuckles gatekeeper of Gov. Rick Scott By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Europe voters reject cuts Washington Post France elects a Socialist and Greece ousts backers of austerity measures amid calls for new direction. Biden steps up for gay unions New York Times But the White House plays down his approving view of same-sex marriage. U.S. airstrike kills a leader of al-Qaida, Yemen says New York Times The militant was linked to the Cole and other attacks. Spring's threats in open water By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Swimmers and boaters need to be wary of sudden gusts and rip currents. Top Sports News Tampa Bay Rays fall 9-5 to Oakland Athletics, lose two of three in home series By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Matt Moore wastes an early lead as the Rays fall out of first place. Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Jordan Jefferson shows enough during minicamp to get a deal. Brad Keselowski pulls off a big push to beat Sprint Cup field at Talladega Times wires A big run to the lead, with help from Kyle Busch, leads to win. Top Features Clearwater-raised Juliet Simms on verge of winning NBC's hit show 'The Voice' By Eric Deggans, Times TV/Media Critic Clearwater-raised Juliet Simms stands on the verge of winning NBC's hit singing competition and walking away with a record contract. Here's the deal: Online learning sites are informative, fun and, best of all, free By Sharon Otts, Times Staff Writer What's the cost of learning? Turns out, online a lot is free. Things to do in Tampa Bay for the week of May 7 By Kelly Smith, Times Staff Writer 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

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