This Florida Town Might Be Wiped Off the Map

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A jailed former mayor, a history as a notorious speedtrap and now a damning audit could mean the end of tiny Hampton, Florida

A little research shows its 86% white and predominantly Republican. 9 reportable crimes committed in 2011 and the 493 [est] people who live there don't have a whole lot of choice in what to do to make a living. Does one get the feeling there isn't a lot to do here. Oh yeah, most work seems to be here:

Read more: Hampton Florida Audit: Corruption, Speedtrap Doom Town | TIME.com Hampton Florida Audit: Corruption, Speedtrap Doom Town | TIME.com