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Ana Ceballos

Ana Ceballos

November 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida State President Thrasher Points to Progress in Fighting Hazing

"Our efforts are working," Florida State University President John Thrasher said. "Students and parents are more educated about what constitutes hazing and are more likely to report incidents … and police and prosecutors now have stronger laws to enforce."

By Ana Ceballos

3 minute read

November 19, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Gov. DeSantis Proposes $114 Million Hike in Prison Spending

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to alleviate worker shortages in Florida's correctional system, acknowledging that "morale has been low" in prison facilities.

By Ana Ceballos

4 minute read

November 15, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Bradley: 'It's Time' to Reform Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Senate budget chief Rob Bradley is proposing allowing judges to consider shorter sentences for drug-trafficking defendants who meet certain criteria.

By Ana Ceballos

5 minute read

November 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

State, Groups Wage Court Fights Over Solitary Confinement

Department of Juvenile Justice argues the lawsuit is part of an effort by civil-rights and legal groups to "move the needle toward their obvious goal of eliminating any form of confinement for juveniles."

By Ana Ceballos

4 minute read

October 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Parnas Sought Spot on DeSantis Transition Committee

Lev Parnas, left, with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, has been arrested on campaign-finance charges involving the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action.

By Jim Turner and Ana Ceballos

5 minute read

October 14, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Democrats Say Voter Registration Key for 2020

Florida Democratis leaders stressed they have fixed past errors in their voter-registration strategy and are busy building a more Democratic-friendly electorate.

By Ana Ceballos

4 minute read

October 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Prison Overdoses Not Tracked Amid Contraband Problems

House Criminal Justice Chairman James Grant said he would be interested in exploring ways for the Department of Corrections to have a more efficient system of tracking trends and incidents.

By Ana Ceballos

5 minute read

October 02, 2019 | Daily Business Review

FDLE Officials Seeks Money to Help Curb Homegrown Attacks

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen told a Senate panel last month that violent acts can frequently be traced back to methodical planners.

By Ana Ceballos

4 minute read

October 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

State Prison Officials Pitch Retention Pay, Shift Reductions

Florida Department of Corrections officials are asking lawmakers for nearly $90 million to address "exceptionally high turnover rates," which they say exacerbate understaffing at prisons.

By Ana Ceballos

4 minute read

September 18, 2019 | Daily Business Review

State Disabilities Organization Faces Continuing Questions

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran has threatened to shut down The Able Trust, a nonprofit organization for the Department of Education's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, because of concerns about potential misuse of money.

By Ana Ceballos

5 minute read