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Controversial Legislation? Wait ‘Til Next Year, Florida

January 11, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: The Florida legislative session that began Tuesday promises to be lacking in controversial issues thanks to redistricting and the quest for the minority party to maintain political control for the next decade.

FCIR Associate Director Discusses FBI Terrorism Sting in Tampa

January 10, 2012

Trevor Aaronson talks about the arrest of Sami Osmakac, a Pinellas Park man caught in an FBI sting as he allegedly plotted an attack on Tampa.

No Prison Time? We’ll Take Cash

January 9, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: When it comes to financial and corporate misdeeds, civil lawsuits and whistleblowers are the hope for justice these days.

New Year Brings Hope and Moving Vans Back to Sunshine State

January 6, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: After a miserable half-decade, 2012 offers signs that things may finally be turning around for Floridians.

Is Florida Ready for Rick Santorum?

January 4, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: The sudden emergence of conservative Republican and staunch illegal immigration opponent Rick Santorum could make things interesting in an immigrant-rich state that relies on cheap agricultural labor.

Special Reports in 2011

December 23, 2011

In 2011, FCIR investigated deportations, pollution, foreclosures, extraditions, education funding, workplace safety, immigration enforcement and Gov. Rick Scott.