Florida lawmakers decide to spare city caught in corruption scandal . The state is considering a bill that would allow the governor and other elected officials to be removed from office if they are convicted of crimes related to public corruption. Audit found mismanagement , nepotism , other irregularities . City officials resigned , set elections and vowed other reforms .
Florida lawmakers decide to spare city caught in corruption scandal . Hampton , population 477 , faced losing ability to govern itself . Audit found mismanagement , nepotism , other irregularities . City officials resigned , set elections and vowed other reforms .