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Top News Family tragedy played out in email By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Messages in the months leading up to the deaths of two teens paint a picture of desperation. Utility knew DIY plan risks By Ivan Penn, Times Staff Writer Who will pay to fix the Crystal River plant will depend on if Progress Energy's plan was "prudent." Secure business By Kris Hundley, Times Staff Writer Making mobile homes safe against storms sounds like an important issue in Florida. It's also lucrative for the man who helped design the program to pay for it. How Gingrich got back into the GOP race By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Texting and driving ban proposed again By Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Earlier proposals have been rejected by legislators as an infringement of freedom. Sex abuse case fits pattern By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Authorities say a doctor lavished gifts and attention on a boy long before abuse began. Hunter gets shot in the leg by his own dog By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Political insiders still pick Romney By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Four arrested in raid on Seffner swingers club By Shelley Rossetter and Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Complaints from neighbors about goings-on at the home prompt a six-week investigation. Buyback event yields 1,000 guns By Shelley Rossetter and Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer The Tampa collection is part of a police effort to get guns off streets. Top Sports News Fizzling away a chance By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer The Lightning blame its power-play struggles for stunting early momentum in another loss. Always whaling away By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Whether it's on a guitar or QBs, Da'Quan Bowers has finely honed his craft. People vs. Raheem Morris By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Griffin III has more than Luck on side Times wires The Baylor sensation beats Stanford's star and preseason pick to win the Heisman. Top Features Meet the 'Monkey Whisperer' By Emily Nipps, Times Staff Writer Having a marmoset as a pet gave Jim Hammonds an idea: Why not sell them? Birding is his paradise By Jeff Klinkenberg, Times Staff Writer An avid bird-watcher for nearly 25 years, a St. Petersburg native still finds excitement in spotting elusive owls in the night. Help for harried holidays By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor Careful planning does indeed go a long way, maybe even to your destination and back. 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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