DayStarter | Cracks in the system

Top News CRACKS IN THE SYSTEM By Susan Taylor Martin and Dan DeWitt, Times Staff Writers Homeowners are rushing to cash in on sinkhole damage before Florida changes the law. They file lots of claims but make few repairs. New day, lasting values Times editorial Today, this newspaper raises a new banner as the Tampa Bay Times. Peer pressure has sunk into Pristine Place By Dan DeWitt and Susan Taylor Martin, Times Staff Writers As neighbors heard of checks getting written for damage, others started filing, too. Race to Tampa starts Tuesday in Iowa By Adam C. Smith and Alex Leary, Times Staff Writers More than 100,000 Iowa voters will winnow the field of Republican presidential candidates. Tampa Bay Times Forum debuts with cheers, fireworks By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Writing through your eyes, in my hometown By John Romano, Times Columnist My birth announcement on Oct. 30, 1962 started a life-long relationship with this newspaper, one that continues today as I become the brand new metro columnist. Salesman jailed in Tampa rape By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Deputies say he forced his way into a woman's home and attacked her. The winners and losers list of 2011 By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Red light cameras in favor By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Across Hillsborough and Pinellas, 62 percent like the new monitoring. Top Sports News Stamkos' hat trick propels Lightning By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer A perfect three-game homestand leads to a .500 record for the first time since Nov. 30. The last call? By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Bucs coach Raheem Morris says he doesn't worry about what might happen after today. Build around Freeman By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist QB Murray found unlikely inspiration By Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Terrell Owens was the model in 2008 when the then-Plant star roared back from a leg injury. Top Features Pinellas County turns 100 years old By Craig Pittman and Caryn Baird, Times Staff Writers Whoa, the places you can go By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor Make 2012 the year that you get out there. Start plotting your vacation now. 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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