Scott To Tampa: Guns OK At Republican Convention
Howard Goodman: The city of Tampa will be able to ban clubs and spears during the Republican National Convention. But not guns.
FCIR Associate Director Finalist for Livingston Awards for Young Journalists
Trevor Aaronson is a finalist for the all-media competition recognizing excellence by journalists under the age of 35.
Bank Walkaways Lead to Neighborhood Blight
Howard Goodman: Thousands of the vacant properties that blight South Florida neighborhoods are owned by the world's wealthiest banks, which often drag their feet on foreclosure proceedings because they see little profit in the houses.
Judge Strikes Down Rick Scott’s Drug Testing for State Workers
Howard Goodman: A federal judge has ruled that Gov. Rick Scott violated the Constitution last year when he ordered drug testing for state government workers.
In Florida, Higher Education Priorities Questioned
Howard Goodman: To save $1.4 million, the University of Florida is eliminating its computer science department. And that's just the beginning of questionable decisions concerning Florida's university system.
FCIR-WLRN Report Wins First Place in Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Contest
FCIR Contributing Editor Tristram Korten’s public radio report "Fugitives on the Run, Bondsmen on the Hunt" won top honors in the public affair category.