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Regan McCarthy

Florida Governor Rick Scott and members of the cabinet got an update on the status of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement from FDLE Commissioner...

Sen. Joe Negron (R-Stuart) speaking to reporters Monday, following criminal budget talks between the House and Senate.

Could Florida Be Joining Other States In Looking Into Untested Rape Kits?

Sascha Cordner

According to recent national reports, there are thousands of untested rape kits around the U.S.—leading to a backlog of unsolved cases. The Florida...

Scott Orders Prison Changes To Reduce Beatings, Corruption

Associated Press

Gov. Rick Scott ordered changes at the Department of Corrections last Friday to address prison beatings and corruption after the Legislature went home...

FL To Do National Search for DEP, FDLE Bosses

Associated Press

Florida will begin a nationwide search to find the heads of two state agencies.Gov. Rick Scott called for the search Tuesday after the Florida Senate...

Law and Order

FDLE Attends Multi-State Workgroup for Officer Involved Shooting Cases

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement recently attended a multi-state workgroup hosted by the by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations to offer best…

Gov. Scott Admits Mishandling of FDLE Chief's Departure

Alexa Davies

There have been questions raised about violations of the Sunshine State Laws in the way Gerald Bailey was forced out of his position as Commissioner of...

Government & Politics

Newspapers, Sunshine Advocates File Lawsuit Against Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet

Ashley Lopez

Newspaper editors and open records advocates are taking Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet to court over the alleged ousting of former Florida…

Happier times: Gov. Rick Scott seems relaxed on a visit to FDLE as Commissioner Gerald Bailey laughs in the background.

Calls Escalate For Outside Investigation Into FDLE Chief's Departure

Gina Jordan

Watchdog groups want an outside investigation into the apparent ousting of well respected Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald...