Fla. judge skeptical about prison privatization – Circuit Judge John Cooper expressed concern about the state plan to privatize about 3,000 jobs in state prisons. State legislators approved the plan in 2011 as part of the overall state budget. The Gainesville Sun

Internet cafes: Florida lawmakers set to review ‘strip-mall casinos’ – A Florida Senate committee will soon determine what will happen with gambling in Florida, including gambling at Internet cafes, Seminole casinos and racetracks. Internet cafes donated more than $860,000 to candidates during the November elections. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Orlando to get $4.8 million tourist tax check – The Orange County Comptroller will send a check for about $4 million to the city of Orlando for downtown upgrades, according to an announcement on Monday. The first phase of upgrades has already begun. The update for the Citrus Bowl could begin in 2014. Orlando Sentinel

West concedes in tight congressional race after recount – Rep. Allen West has conceded the race in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The race between West and Democrat Patrick Murphy was one of the nation’s most expensive, according to a ranking from the Center for Responsive Politics. CNN

Clinton to Visit Middle East in Effort to Defuse Gaza Conflict – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to the Middle East to help deal with conflict. She will visit Israel, the West Bank and Egypt to consult with leaders. The New York Times

Make HIV testing routine for all, not just those at high risk, panel urges – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel, has announced Americans ages 15 to 64 should be tested for HIV at least one time. The task force wants this testing to become a routine part of checkup. CBS News