DayStarter | Irene eases up, but damage still widespread

Top News Irene eases up, but damage still widespread Associated Press No nightmare: Officials are relieved as storm weakens before hitting NYC. Broad damage: Flooding is widespread, millions lose power and 21 are dead. VA bonuses didn't delay farewell By William R. Levesque, Times Staff Writer Two retiring directors received but did not request retention pay. Pre-emptive redistricting strike By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Legislators hoping to avoid the courts bring hearings on new voting districts to the bay area. New Fla. challenge for Bachmann By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor As she campaigns in the state, she is competing with Gov. Rick Perry. Tax dollars didn't fund robocalls By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Florida The Republican Party of Florida paid for Gov. Scott's messages. Good advice for a great escape By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor Licking my chops, waiting too long and circling Nov. 6 By Ernest Hooper, Times Metro Columnist Council vote is pricey project By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Nearly 2,000 voters have cast absentee ballots in District 1's City Council primary. Two men are facing murder charges By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Deputies say a drug dealer ordered the fatal shooting at a Land O'Lakes motel. Top Sports News 14KKKKKKKKKKKKKK GOLD By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer David Price's record-setting day, with help from Mother Nature, gives his mother a nice birthday gift and gets the Rays closer to the wild card. Weis' way working By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer The Gators say his resume and offensive style are a match. Benn soars through testing By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Bucs flanker plays with abandon in first game action since last year's knee injury. Run D aims to go from patsy to nasty By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Top Features Decide for yourself By Eric Deggans, Times TV/Media Critic Al Sharpton goes to work as an MSNBC anchor today. Is he still an activist, or has he become a journalist or a commentator? ADVERTISEMENT   For more, go to: http://www.tampabay.com Unsubscribe from this newsletter or manage other newsletter subscriptions at tampabay.com. ©2011 • St. Petersburg Times 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 Contact Us | Join Us | Advertise with Us | Subscribe to the St. Petersburg Times Privacy Policy | Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright

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