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Judge Strikes Down 3% Pension Requirement For State Workers

A state judge has struck down a new law that required public employees to contribute 3-percent of their income to their retirement pensions.

CBS4–2012/03/06

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Something Extra: Do You Work In A Happy Business?

Do you think your friends in other industries are happier? They might be.

CBS4–2012/03/01

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Pythons Moving From Everglades To Concrete Jungle

Pythons have been getting a lot of attention lately. The snakes have spread across South Florida, and the nuisance has lead to a ban which has spiked a campaign from those in favor and those against the reptiles who are not native to Florida.

CBS4–2012/02/27

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A Deficit of Attention Deficit Disorder Drugs Sweeps The Country

A battle between two powerhouse federal agencies has caused a shortage of medicine for people with ADD and ADHD.

CBS4–2012/02/15

(Source:AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Fl. Senate: Puffing At The Courthouse Door Could Be Snuffed

Tired of having to cough your way through a knot of smoking city workers as you try to get through the door of city hall? The Florida Legislature may clear the air for you, moving forward a bill that could eliminate the smokers huddled at the door of government buildings.

CBS4–2012/01/20

Three people are dead and six others are injured after a building collapsed in Central Havana. (CBS4)

Havana Building Collapse Kills 3, Injures 6

Three people died and half a dozen people were injured in Havana Tuesday night when a condemned building collapsed in Central Havana.

CBS4–2012/01/18

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Supplement Safety For New Year’s Weight Loss Plans

The most popular New Years resolution is to shed pounds. For millions of Americans, that means cutting calories, heading to the gym and a *weight* loss supplement. But with so many on the market, how do you know which one is the right one?

CBS4–2012/01/11

American Alan Gross (center) has been jailed in Cuba since 2009. It is believed this photo is the first allowed by Cuban authorities to be taken of Gross. (Source: Adela Dworin)

First Photos Released Of American Man Jailed In Cuba

Photos showing an American man jailed in communist Cuba were released Wednesday, just weeks after his wife and U.S. lawmakers called for his release.

CBS4–2011/12/28

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New Year To Bring New Florida Laws

As you recover from that New-Year’s hangover, you can think about some of the new state laws that take effect with the new year. Everything from how much some people make, to the unemployment people get, and even to the tattoos they might consider are covered by new state laws.

CBS4–2011/12/28

Occupy Miami members say the movement may be necessary to finally change things. (Courtesy: Suji Bell)

‘Occupy’ S. Fla. Movements Meet Saturday

Hundreds of participants joined Occupy groups in South Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale and Miami, as they gathered on Saturday to be a part of the ‘Occupy’ movement that’s continuing to spread to cities across America.

CBS4–2011/10/15

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