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GOP Redistricting Docs Go Before The Florida Supreme Court

September 22, 2014

A legal challenge over whether documents related to the Florida Legislature’s 2012 effort to redraw the state’s congressional districts can be made public is now before the state’s Supreme Court justices. The first hearing on the matter began Friday.

Times/Herald: Rick Scott Is Appointing Fewer Black Judges Than Charlie Crist And Jeb Bush

September 18, 2014

This week, The Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald published a story looking at the number of African-American judges appointed under the Scott Administration compared to administrations before him. In short, Gov. Rick Scott is falling short of his predecessors.

More Florida Prison Guard Suspensions

September 9, 2014

As the state continues to deal with a slew of allegations of abuse and corruption in its prisons, another round of complaints have been filed and two prison guards in Florida have been suspended.

New York Times: Florida Police Aren’t Being Prosecuted For Deadly Force

September 8, 2014

The New York Times reported last week that the state of Florida is not prosecuting police when they use lethal force. In fact, according to the Times, “in the past 20 years, not a single officer in Florida has been charged with using deadly force.”

Miami Herald Reporting Prompts Policy Changes In Florida Prisons

August 21, 2014

After months of scathing reports, Florida’s Department of Corrections announced it will begin implementing a series of reforms within the state’s prisons. The changes are aimed at improving how guards treat mentally-ill inmates, as well as increase transparency in instances where things go wrong.

Florida Jury Slammed Cigarette Company With Almost $24 Billion In Damages

July 24, 2014

This week a Florida jury imposed punitive damages of $23.6 billion on the country’s second largest cigarette company.