Florida

Peter Brown remained locked in a county jail for weeks, as county officials waited for immigration authorities to deport him to Jamaica—a country he had never lived in.

• By Jack Herrera

Attorneys oversee the ballot process at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Warehouse on November 15th, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Now that felons can vote in Florida, Democrats might see a boost in future elections.

• By Max Ufberg

In one of the most consequential mid-term measures nationwide, Florida's Amendment 4 would automatically restore voting rights to most felons who complete their sentences.

• By Emma Sarappo

A quick look at Florida state data suggests 5 percent of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the areas under threat from Hurricane Michael haven't submitted plans to the state for keeping their residents cool and safe.

• By Francie Diep

A state of emergency has been declared in 35 counties in Florida.

• By Rebecca Worby

Sarasota, Florida: A wedding guest takes a smoke break along the water after a late afternoon thunderstorm.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

They're not trying to resist the Trump administration—they just need a plan for the future.

• By Francie Diep

Attendees wait at the Florida State Fair Grounds Expo Hall for President Donald Trump.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Blue-green algae has bloomed again in Lake Okeechobee, filling waterways with putrid sludge that can contaminate local water and marine animals.

• By Rebecca Renner

People dressed as angels stand in front of the memorial set up for the shooting victims at Pulse nightclub on June 12th, 2018, where the shootings took place two years ago in Orlando, Florida.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Lionfish are non-native invaders introduced to Florida waters 30 years ago that have since proliferated to pestilent levels and unleashed an ecological crisis that is only getting worse

• By Alastair Bland

Organizers inside and outside of the penitentiary walls are teaming up—and getting creative—to fight for reform.

• By Arvind Dilawar

Mayors across the state are subject to a state law that threatens harsh penalties for municipalities that attempt to pass any of their own restrictions on firearms.

• By Sarah Holder

News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.

• By Ted Scheinman
• Member Exclusive

A forensic engineer describes the process of investigating a bridge collapse, like the recent one that occurred at Florida International University in Miami.

• By Martin Gordon

The new bill includes funding for mental-health programs and arming teachers. It goes now to Governor Rick Scott for his signature.

• By Kate Wheeling

Instead of decriminalizing our schools, too many teachers and school police continue to escalate.

• By David M. Perry

State senators voted largely along party lines to pass a measure to arm and train teachers.

• By Kate Wheeling

News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.

• By Pacific Standard Staff
• Member Exclusive

The fiction writer and environmental advocate on what we can do to protect a world we seem bent on destroying.

• By John Maher

The U.S. is stuck in a vicious cycle, not just of bloodshed, but also of helplessness.

• By Jared Keller

Florida is proposing new legislation to stop insurance companies from reporting undocumented people to immigration authorities in order to avoid paying medical bills.

• By Howard Berkes & Michael Grabell

The surge is also expected to show up in last year's data.

• By Francie Diep