Mayor William Layne Hampton was caught in midst of city 's corruption scandal . Hampton , however , fought attempt to dissolve the city by cleaning house . Election of 477 residents had been a notorious speed trap . Audit found financial irregularities , corruption .
Mayor Barry Layne Moore was arrested in midst of city 's corruption scandal . Hampton , Florida , fought attempt to dissolve the city by cleaning house . City of 477 residents had been a notorious speed trap . Audit found financial irregularities , mismanagement .