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Report: Sexual Victimization in Florida Juvenile Centers

July 8, 2013

Ashley Lopez: A new survey released last month by the U.S. Department of Justice found that nearly five percent of young people in Florida juvenile facilities in 2012 reported sexual victimization by members of the staff.

Tampa y Miami en Guerra Fría por el comercio con Cuba

July 7, 2013

Eric Barton: Mientras la política de línea dura en Miami domina el debate sobre Cuba, Tampa trata de aprovechar lo que ofrece el vecino comunista de la Florida.

Tampa and Miami in Cold War Over Cuban Trade

July 7, 2013

As hardline politics in Miami dominate debate about Cuba, Tampa looks to capitalize on Florida’s communist neighbor.

Florida Medical Marijuana Amendment Gets Big Backer

July 2, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The initiative to get a state amendment granting the right to marijuana for medical purposes recently received a big donor.

Publicly Funded Pensacola Chamber Spent Big on ‘Extravagant’ TV Ad

July 2, 2013

Steve Miller: The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce's TV ad, airing in markets throughout the southeast, cost $270,857 for 30 seconds.

In Florida Today, 150 New Laws

July 1, 2013

Steve Miller: The new laws address, among other things, abortion, parole interview dates, animal cruelty and private security.