July 15, 2000
Big Tobacco optimistic despite landmark $145-billion verdict
MIAMI (AP) -- Hit with the biggest jury verdict in U.S. history, the nation's top five cigarette makers remained hopeful they won't have to pay the full amount of the staggering $145 billion penalty to sick Florida smokers.
Plaintiff's husband: Verdict is my wife's legacy
Ralph Della Vecchia's wife, Angie, died halfway through the trial. "She would be ecstatic," he says.
Bush rejects inquiry into contract awards
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Jeb Bush on Friday defended his Agency for Health Care Administration, saying there is no need for an investigation of allegations of wrongdoing in the awarding of state contracts.
Districts get more time to appeal grades
The deadline for challenging school grades is pushed back because of tardy data from the testing company.
Governor sounds the death knell for dam at Rodman
A federal deadline finally forces an end to the battle over restoring the Ocklawaha River.
Plaintiff's husband: Verdict is my wife's legacy
Ralph Della Vecchia's wife, Angie, died halfway through the trial. "She would be ecstatic," he says.
