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11:41 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Florida Crime Rate Lowest It's Been In 42 Years, But Sees Uptick In Certain Crimes

Florida’s overall crime rate has dropped, and it’s the lowest it’s been in 42 years. But, despite the decline shown in a report released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there has been a slight uptick in certain violent crimes.

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6:06 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

Law Gives Public Four New Ways To Report Suspected Government Corruption

Floridians have four new ways to lodge ethics complaints against public officials. The change came as Gov. Rick Scott signed the final piece of a sweeping ethics reform package on Wednesday.

Scott’s signature opens up new avenues for people to report suspected government corruption. The new law allows the public to complain to law enforcement, U.S. and state attorneys or the governor’s office without their identity becoming public right away.

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