DOn't forget the Cracker Mob, the Florida-based criminal organization run for decades by Harlan Blackburn.

The cracker mob was extremely close with the Trafficante family, often sharing personnel in gambling operations. Guys like Sam Cacciatore, Sam Mondello, and Nick Furci were heavily involved in bookmaking and bolita in the rural counties of Florida.

Santo Jr was also tied in with members of the Dixie Mafia, like George Fuqua.

And the Trafficantes also had business interests in Phenix City.

I have an article on the Cracker Mob in the new issue of Cigar City Magazine (www.cigarcitymagazine.com)