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Scott Signs Florida Congressional Redistricting Plan

Gov. Rick Scott has signed the Republican-controlled Legislature's redistricting plan for Florida's congressional seats. .

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:27:21 GMT

Scott Will Explore Ways to Privatize Prisons without Law Change

Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday he will explore opportunities to privatize state prisons on his own following the Senate's defeat of a bill that would have required some prisons be bid out to private companies.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:10:08 GMT

Jefferson Correctional Institution Will Stay Open

The Senate voted to keep the Jefferson Correctional Institution open. and allotted 10-million dollars in the budget to keep the facility running.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:35:01 GMT

Behind the Scenes and Booked

Forty to fifty people a day are booked at the Leon County Jail. See what it's like beyond the gate.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:43:09 GMT

Bill Would Shield Lawmakers from Testifying

The House Judiciary Committee has cleared a bill that would give all current and former state lawmakers and their staff absolute immunity against having to testify for a civil court proceeding.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:35:59 GMT

Alimony Could Be Changing

A House panel has given the green light to a bill that would overhaul what critics say is the state's antiquated alimony law.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:51:19 GMT

Students: Racist Website is Offensive

A website that FSU and FAMU students call "racist" causes a stir.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:21:16 GMT

Millions of Dead People Registered to Vote

A new report says millions of dead people still have active voter registrations.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:01:54 GMT

Mag Lab Sets Up for Open House Saturday

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will hold its Open House on Saturday February 18th from 10am to 3pm.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:37:10 GMT

SWGTC Job Fair Aims to Help Those Looking for Work

Millions of people wake up everyday hoping to find a job. Residents in southwest georgia had a little help today with a big job fair in Thomasville.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:58:27 GMT