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(Source: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue) Capt. Brian Beckmann

Demoted Miami-Dade Firefighter Wins Appeal, Regains Captain Rank

An arbitrator has concluded a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee demoted over a Facebook post should be restored to his previous rank of captain.

CBS4–2013/04/24

Gay Rights Activists Gather For “Kiss Day” At Pompano Chick-Fil-A

South Florida puckered up to support gay marriage Friday night.

CBS4–2012/08/03

Miami-Dade Fire Capt. Demoted For Controversial Facebook Rant

A Miami-Dade fire captain, under fire for his controversial Facebook comments in the Trayvon Martin case has been demoted.

CBS4–2012/05/14

One of the signs held up during a protest outside of Miami-Dade Fire Department Headquarters in Doral in connection with the investigation into Capt. Brian Beckmann who is under fire for controversial comments posted on his Facebook page about the Travyon Martin case. (CBS4)

Protesters: Racially Charged Firefighter Rant Investigation Moving Too Slow

Dozens of concerned citizens took part in a protest Wednesday in connection with controversial comments made by a Miami-Dade Fire Department Captain in the Trayvon Martin case.

CBS4–2012/04/25

(Source: CBS4) Students at Southridge High School create the initials T.M. for Trayvon Martin on their football field.

Trayvon Martin Classmates React To News Of Zimmerman Charges

The death of Trayvon Martin resonated with students across South Florida including at the school Trayvon most recently attended, Michael Krop Senior High in Northeast Miami-Dade.

CBS4–2012/04/11

Farmworkers Protest Publix Over Farm Wage Policies

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Protesters gathered outside the grand opening of a new Publix in downtown Miami Saturday, using the opening of the long-awaited store to protest the chain’s decision not to take part in a […]

2012/04/01

Fins Face Fans Furor For Failures

As the Denver Broncos celebrated the signing of Peyton Manning Tuesday, it was yet another reminder of the heartache Dolphins fans feel each time they are rejected by a high-profile player or coach.

CBS4–2012/03/20

Rubio Targeted By Immigrant Advocates Ahead Of Primary

Despite being considered a powerful Hispanic political player and rising star in his party, Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio does have plenty of critics in South Florida, some of whom plan to let their voices be heard Friday at a high-profile appearance for the South Florida Senator.

CBS4–2012/01/27

FIU Students Arrested After Demonstration On Campus

Seven Florida International University students were arrested Thursday night after police say they refused to disperse at an unsanctioned rally on campus.

CBS4–2012/01/12

Kite boarding is an extreme watersport often seen in South Florida waters. (Source: CBS4)

Miami Beach Cracks Down On Illegal Water Sports

South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and water sports but now Miami Beach has started to enforce a decades-old ordinance that bans surfing and other beach sports on all public beaches except for a small three block stretch of the water.

CBS4–2012/01/11

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