Florida’s prisons

The provision ramps up a previous measure that only applied to violent offenders.

Florida lawmakers are expected to invest more money in the the state’s prisons to ease the burden of staffing shortages.

As the numbers of COVID-19 deaths and infections in prisons soar, workers, inmates and their loved ones continue to plead for help from the state.

A bill filed Friday would give some help to expectant mothers who are behind bars.West Park Democratic Representative Shevrin Jones wants to ensure…

The Florida Department of Corrections is asking state legislators to increase its budget so it can address long-standing issues with the treatment of…

Florida prisoners will have new education opportunities under a law signed by Gov. Rick Scott. In an overinflated job market, finding work is difficult.…

This week we’re talking with local lawmakers about this year’s legislative session. Jim Ash speaks with Republican Halsey Beshears of Monticello, who…

Senate lawmakers say Florida’s prison system is in a crisis. That’s the consensus after a presentation by Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones.…

Senate President Mike Haridopolos and his allies have tried to advance an ambitious conservative agenda in the past year, only to have the chamber knock…