Blog – Page 119 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

FCIR Participates in Journalism Workshop in Puerto Rico

May 10, 2011

The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting will help lead journalism training sessions in Puerto Rico May 20 and 21 as part of a workshop hosted by El Centro de Periodismo Investigativo de Puerto Rico at Interamerican University in Saturce, P.R.

Herald Investigation Exposes Problems at Assisted Living Facilities

May 10, 2011

Ralph De La Cruz: During a time of layoffs and furloughs, The Miami Herald gave three reporters a year to examine assisted living facilities. The reward was great journalism.

Florida Budget: Grandson of Trickle-Down Economics

May 5, 2011

Ralph De La Cruz: The 2011 legislative session is almost over. FCIR examines the upcoming state budget cuts.

Allen West Plays With Fire

May 2, 2011

Ralph De La Cruz: Allen West has made a political career of using incediary comments. And it's working for him.

Chief Offshore Drilling Regulator Criticizes Lack of Oversight for Contractors

April 29, 2011

ProPublica: The government currently regulates only operators of offshore drilling rigs, such as BP, and in turn holds them responsible for any contractors they hire.

In Tallahassee, Checkout Time for Republican Super-Majority

April 29, 2011

Ralph De La Cruz: In the final week of the legislative session, the House and Senate scramble to reconcile the budget.