April 24, 2024

Florida's Vice Economy

Vice: Gambling in Florida

Florida's come a long way from the days of Al Capone and Meyer Lansky. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2017

Vice: Strip clubs in Florida

The number of clubs isn't increasing, but the business is growing — and playing the ‘more acceptable' card. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2017

Prostitution: A Florida snapshot

Most enforcement efforts these days focus on services advertised online — most particularly on human trafficking. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2017

Bootlegging in Florida

Last year, an 82-year-old man from Niceville in Florida's Panhandle posted some items for sale on Craigslist that caught the attention of interested buyers: Two whiskey stills, one for $150, another for $250. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2017

Florida's vice economy

Times have changed: Many activities that once carried a moral or even criminal taint now operate more like regulated businesses than criminal enterprises. A look at Florida's vice economy: Gambling, prostitution and strip clubs. Read more »
Published on 11/28/2017

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Florida shoe cobbler mends more than soles
Florida shoe cobbler mends more than soles

Jim McFarland, a fourth-generation shoe cobbler in Lakeland, Florida, never anticipated his trade mending shoes would lead to millions of views on social media. People are captivated by his careful craftsmanship: removing, then stitching and gluing soles on leather footwear.

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