State officials: More than 1,000 gangs in Florida

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The Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- More than 1,000 gangs with nearly 49,000 members and associates are roaming through virtually every corner of the state.

Officials say the report released Wednesday by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and the Coordinating Council on Gang Reduction Strategies will help authorities gauge the growing problem and identify solutions.

McCollum said, "Florida's gang problems are not isolated to certain locations. Every single part of our state is affected, and it will take a statewide approach to see relief."