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Associated PressMarch 25, 2016

U.S. Rep. Corinne Brown is rebutting allegations that she may have broken the law. During a tumultuous press conference on Friday, the Jacksonville Democrat said “I’m clean” after being asked several times about an ongoing investigation. The House Ethics Committee this week announced it has opened an investigation over a number of allegations, including “fraudulent activity” […]

Phil AmmannMay 6, 2015

Tampa police arrest more black men and women than any other racial group, according to new numbers obtained by WTSP-TV. This statistical disparity comes ahead of an upcoming U.S. Justice Department review of the Tampa Police Department procedures on vehicle and bicycle code enforcement. While recent census estimates show 26 percent of Tampa’s population is […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 20, 2015

Barely a month after Reubin Askew became governor in 1971, inmates at Florida’s largest prison began a series of sit-down and hunger strikes. Their keepers used excessive force – birdshot, bullets and beatings – to restore control. Askew took immediate ownership of the situation. He sent two aides to Raiford to investigate and overruled the […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 20, 2015

Barely a month after Reubin Askew became governor in 1971, inmates at Florida’s largest prison began a series of sit-down and hunger strikes. Their keepers used excessive force – birdshot, bullets and beatings – to restore control. Askew took immediate ownership of the situation. He sent two aides to Raiford to investigate and overruled the […]

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Corrine Brown says “I’m clean” as investigation looms

Tampa police arrest more blacks than any other race, new data shows

Martin Dyckman: Aloof Scott lets prison crisis fester, worsen

Martin Dyckman: Aloof Scott lets prison crisis fester, worsen