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STARKE - Two of the last three inmates involved in a nine-day hunger strike protesting their treatment at Florida State Prison ate Monday, and the holdout was transferred, officials said.
Ronald Clark, 36, sentenced to death for a 1990 Duval County slaying, was transferred to Union Correctional Institution a mile away so officials could monitor his condition, said Debra Buchanan, a Department of Corrections spokeswoman. Officials could seek a court order to force-feed him if he endangers his life.
Eight inmates, all residents on the disciplinary Q Wing at Florida State Prison, began their hunger strike Feb. 1. They demanded more exercise; availability of books, magazines and newspapers; visits with and phone calls to family and friends; more food; the ability to make canteen purchases; and warmer winter clothing.