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Florida lawmakers poised to create new criminal penalty based on fentanyl myth pushed by cops

A wave of misinformation is driving the new proposal

by McKenna Schueler January 25, 2024June 30, 2024

A wave of misinformation is driving the new proposal

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Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani fights to repeal mandatory minimum drug sentences

by Melissa Perez-Carrillo January 22, 2021August 16, 2023

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Federal judge signals he will pave the way for felon voting in Florida

Dara Kam, News Service of FloridaMay 7, 2020August 3, 2023

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Florida lacks a plan for ‘financial obligations’ issue in felons voting case

Dara Kam, News Service of FloridaMay 6, 2020August 3, 2023

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More than 2,000 Florida corrections workers are in ‘time out’ due to COVID-19

Ana Ceballos, News Service of FloridaMay 6, 2020November 15, 2024

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Orlando father and felon says Florida’s Amendment 4 restrictions makes him afraid to vote

Dara Kam, News Service of FloridaMay 1, 2020June 27, 2024

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Florida county elections officials are struggling with felons’ voting law

Dara Kam, News Service of FloridaApril 30, 2020August 3, 2023

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Vast majority of Floridians with felony convictions can’t afford court-ordered fees, say public defenders

Dara Kam, News Service of FloridaApril 29, 2020January 20, 2024

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Thousands of Florida inmates have been exposed to COVID-19

Ana Ceballos, News Service of FloridaApril 18, 2020August 3, 2023

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Florida Supreme Court says unanimous jury decisions not required for death penalty sentences

The News Service of FloridaFebruary 2, 2020June 2, 2024

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The ten biggest issues to watch in the 2020 Florida legislative session

Jim Saunders and Christine Sexton, News Service of FloridaJanuary 7, 2020August 3, 2023

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Democratic presidential candidates slam Florida’s handling of felon voting rights

The News Service of FloridaDecember 15, 2019August 3, 2023

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody proposes cuts to victims’ compensation fund

Ana Ceballos, NSFJuly 16, 2019March 4, 2025

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Thoughts on William Van Poyck and excerpts from his Death Row Diary

Jeffrey C. BillmanJune 26, 2013June 4, 2025