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Pinellas cops carry torch for Special Olympics Florida

Published on April 27, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Anne Lindberg

Law enforcement officers from across Pinellas spent much of Wednesday morning carrying a torch across the county as part of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida. They began in St. Petersburg with about 40 officers, said Sgt. Spencer Gross, spokesman for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. By the end of the 23-mile journey at Paul B. Stephens Exceptional Education Center in Clearwater, there were more than 140 officers who ran or bicycled as part of the relay. As they…

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On Julie Jones’ ridiculous statement to the Miami Herald

Published on December 15, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Peter Schorsch

After a story in Sunday’s Miami Herald detailed instances of corruption, coerced sex and trading of sex for contraband, Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones issued a written statement saying reforms implemented under her leadership have made Lowell Correctional Institution a safer place, but added she plans to “thoroughly review the disturbing allegations brought forward by the Miami Herald to ensure that the appropriate action is taken against any individual bearing responsibility for misconduct.” No surprise there. Startle a turtle and…

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Sex offenders under strict rules for Halloween

Published on October 31, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

Florida sex offenders under felony supervision have been given explicit instruction on what they cannot do this Halloween, in an effort to ensure they aren’t coming into contact with minors. Sex offenders are not allowed to give out candy or answer their door to trick-or-treaters. They’ve been instructed to keep porch lights off and blinds closed. Also, they cannot decorate the outside of their homes, dress in costumes or masks or attend Halloween parties where children may be present. If…

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Former Rick Scott general counsel Pete Antonacci lines up controversial lobbying client

Published on March 12, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Ryan Ray

As reported earlier this week in Florida Politics, Pete Antonacci –– former general counsel for Gov. Rick Scott – is back in the influence business at his former firm GrayRobinson. Last week, Antonacci’s roster of clients were relatively anodyne, but not so as of today with the registration of his fourth client. Antonacci has signed up private prison giant Corizon, a firm that does a great deal of sensitive business with the state. New Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones is looking to overhaul exactly the kinds of facilities run by Corizon amid reports…

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