June 21, 2000
Execution halted
The witnesses for Thomas Provenzano's execution were seated. Two sons of one victim and another man Provenzano paralyzed waited together. Then came word. A stay, Provenzano's fifth, had been granted.
Pesticide law to cost taxpayers, groups say
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida environmentalists are lambasting Gov. Jeb Bush for signing a law that they say will force taxpayers to pay big bucks for cleanup when pesticides contaminate land and water.
Why are Florida children writing so much better?
Practice, practice, practice, teachers say, adding that this year's writing scores rose in great part because of teaching tailored to the statewide test.
