August 2015 – Page 7 – Capital Outlook

Southerland Eyes Another Congressional Bid After Redistricting Ruling

August 11, 2015

By Margie Menzel The News Service of Florida Former U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland is eyeing another bid for Congress after the Florida Supreme Court ordered the Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional map — likely making a Northwest Florida district more conservative. Southerland, a Panama City Republican

Florida’s Infant Mortality Rate Among Minorities Increases

August 11, 2015

By Giulia Marsico Outlook Writer Florida’s Department of Health has recently released new figures to show that infant mortality among minorities has increased in the state of Florida and in Leon County. According to the new information, the death rates among minorities increased from 4.4

“Florida Will Do Everything Possible to Protect Military in Wake of Tennessee Shooting”

August 11, 2015

By Diamond Hunt-Coleman Outlook Writer After four Marines and a sailor were left dead in a recruitment center shooting in Tennessee, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has decided that some changes need to be made to ensure the safety of men and women who serve in our

Crump Inducted as President of the National Bar Association

August 11, 2015

By Angeline J. Taylor Executive Editor Tallahassee resident Benjamin Crump, renowned civil rights attorney and co-founder of local law firm Parks & Crump, was inducted into the National Bar Association on July 23 in Los Angeles as the organization’s 73rd president. Crump — who has