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Program Information |
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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org |
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Florida Matters “Plant City Gangs” (First aired January 11, 2008)
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This week, the intersection of immigration, crime, race and gangs in rural Florida. The problems in Hillsborough County's Plant City echo what's happening throughout the state.  Listen now
Guests:
Bill McCollum - Florida Attorney General
Patrick Mason - Florida State University Economist
David Plazas - Ft. Myers News-Press Editor
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WUSF 89.7 News: Related Stories |
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 Small Town, Big Challenges: Part 1
First in a three-part series on the intersection of race, immigration, and crime in Plant City. The town has seen an increase in black-on-Latino violence. Many residents blame drugs for the problems. Some community activists say crimes often go unreported, but a turning point came in October 2006, with the death of Plant City resident Jose Anaya. WUSF's John Sepulvado reports.
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 Small Town, Big Challenges: Part 2
The second segment in a three-part series. In Plant City, black-on-Latino crime has shaken the community in the recent years. While many residents privately acknowledge problems involving crime and race, most are reluctant to discuss the issues in public. WUSF's John Sepulvado reports. |
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 Small Town, Big Challenges: Part 3
The third segment in our series on the intersection of crime, race and immigration in a small town. In Plant City, one of the biggest barriers between Latino residents and law enforcement is a lack of communication. This story focuses on the challenges of crime prevention and punishment in a community where racial tensions abound. WUSF's John Sepulvado reports. |
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Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:00 PM, and Sunday morning at 10 AM, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station. |
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Online Resources |
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Florida Attorney General’s Office |
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Florida State University College of Social Sciences |
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Ft. Myers News-Press |
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Tampa Tribune – Summit Held to Develop Statewide Anti-Gang Strategy |
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Orlando Sentinel – Adults Invited to Meeting On Crime Gangs |
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All Headline News – Florida Hosts Summit to Help Fight Gang Violence |
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WRUF AM580 – Attorney General Calls for Tougher Gang Laws |
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel – Drop in Murders in New York and Chicago Hold Lessons for South Florida |
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WWSB ABC 7 – Florida Leads Nation in Gang Growth |
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About Florida Matters |
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Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper |
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Carson Cooper |
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
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