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Court says inmate can sue Florida for violating his religious rights over prison meals during Ramadan

Akeem Muhammad sued while an inmate at Florida State Prison, saying officials did not provide meals before astronomical twilight.
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Court allows an inmate to challenge the jail scanning his legal-related mail into a computer

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit by a Polk County inmate saying his rights were violated by jail officials scanning his legal mail into a computer.
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Florida inmates and prisons grapple with ‘oppressive’ heat

In Florida’s unairconditioned prisons, advocates for inmates say cooling efforts fall short at some facilities.
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Florida leads nation in prisoners with HIV, study shows

Florida now leads the country in percentage of prisoners living with HIV, according to a new study. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

The Pasco jail is switching from Sheriff to county supervision

The Pasco jail is switching from Sheriff to county supervision. Sheriff Nocco needed more jail space and funds but his needs were not met. 

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