Blog – Page 85 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Former Official Says Florida Department of Health in Turmoil

June 20, 2012

Ashley Lopez: On the heels of a mass flush of top-level employees at the state Health Department, one ousted employee sent a 2,900-word e-mail warning that the agency was in decline and being run by “idealogues.”

Florida’s Senators Vote With Big Sugar

June 19, 2012

Ashley Lopez: Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio voted down a measure that would have cut subsidies to the lucrative sugar industry.

FCIR Wins Five Green Eyeshade Awards

June 17, 2012

The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting won prizes in public service, investigative reporting and digital media presentation.

Why the Feds Are Suing Florida for Allegedly Purging Voters

June 15, 2012

ProPublica: The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Florida over its voter purge program aimed at removing non-citizens from voter rolls. We've taken a closer look at the controversy surrounding the program and why the federal government has gotten involved:

Gov. Rick Scott Receives $250,000 From Sheldon Adelson

June 15, 2012

Ashley Lopez: Gov. Rick Scott recently received a big check for his reelection campaign from the wealthy casino magnate.

Report: In Florida, Tough Economy Hurting Children Most

June 13, 2012

Ashley Lopez: Florida's struggling economy has hurt a lot of people, but none more than children.