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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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Insurance rates may go up for Citizens policyholders
Police: Shooting in St. Pete leads to standoff
Police are involved in a standoff with at least one armed suspect, following a shooting that sent one man to the hospital.
Commissioners still have questions after SOE audit
Commissioners still have questions after SOE audit

The audit of the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections' Office is complete and county commissioners say they are not getting the answers they want.

Hillsborough County schools meal budget to be cut
The meal budget for Hillsborough County schools in west Florida is going on a diet.
Fed: Economy will get worse
Fed: Economy will get worse
In the minutes from its last meeting, the central bank said it expects GDP to decline in 2009 and unemployment to rise into 2010.
National report card gives Florida schools a B-minus
A new study shows Florida's schools are continuing to improve, but notes a significant performance gap between students who are fluent in English and those still learning the language.
Pasco County schools bracing for budget cuts
Pasco County schools bracing for budget cuts
Pasco County schools are bracing themselves for budget cuts.
Israel halts campaign to let aid into Gaza
Israel halts campaign to let aid into Gaza
Israel pauses Gaza offensive for 3 hours to allow food and other aid as it weighs cease-fire
Hey Tampa Bay: 'Put Your Game Face On'
Hey Tampa Bay: 'Put Your Game Face On'
The Super Bowl Host Committee is asking Bay area residents to put their game faces on.
Local man suspected in wife's murder arrested in Vegas
Local man suspected in wife's murder arrested in Vegas
A Belleair man who is a suspect in the murder of his wife was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Lawmakers outline deep cuts during special session
Lawmakers outline deep cuts during special session

Republicans appear to be sticking to their strategy of cutting more and borrowing less to tackle the deficit.

Jeb Bush will not run for U.S. Senate seat
Jeb Bush will not run for U.S. Senate seat

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says "now is not the right time to return to elected office."

Neighbors say media should leave Travolta family alone
Neighbors say media should leave Travolta family alone
Neighbors around the Jumbolair aviation community near Ocala where the Travolta family lives say they haven't heard the actor's jet come back home.
Al Qaeda message blames Obama for Gaza
Al Qaeda message blames Obama for Gaza
An audio message reportedly from al Qaeda's deputy chief vows revenge for Israel's air and ground assault on Gaza and calls the Jewish state's actions against Hamas militants "a gift" from U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.
Blog: Bowl by the Bay coverage already underway
Super Bowl coverage is already underway at Tampa Bay On Demand.