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Florida sees drop in hate crimes

139 hate crimes were reported throughout Florida in 2011, down seven percent from the previous year. However, the number of assaults increased. For the first time in seven years, attacks against individuals outnumbered attacks on property, with assaults making up 51.8...

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2 clinics shut down in South Florida insurance fraud bust

Miami Police shut down two local clinics last week, both of which have been accused of facilitating auto insurance fraud. Law enforcement officials went undercover in both clinics to gather evidence that led to charges.Auto insurance fraud is sometimes facilitated by...

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Florida outlaws 22 new synthetic drugs

The Florida Attorney General has released an emergency order widening the scope of Florida's laws against synthetic drugs. The order outlaws 22 chemicals found in these drugs, which have been widely available for legal sale in smoke shops, convenience stories and...

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Know your Fifth Amendment rights

People will commonly joke, "I plead the Fifth" when asked about something they would rather not discuss. The Fifth Amendment may have evolved into a punch line over time but its original purpose of protecting criminal rights remains serious and important.The Fifth...

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