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Congressional Hearing Finds Rampant Abuse in Public, Private Schools

Every day, it seems there are more cases of abuse and mistreatment of students by their teachers and peers, regardless of whether it’s a private or a public school. Yesterday, a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was released … Continue reading →

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Texting While Driving – Another Example of how Dangerous it is

Texting while driving made headlines yet again this week as a bus driver in Texas was caught on tape, texting for almost six minutes before crashing into stopped traffic.View the video here, courtesy of The Today Show on NBC. Not … Continue reading →

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South Florida Homeowners Affected by Defective Chinese Drywall; WCI Communities Has Set Aside $11M for Homes

A number of homeowners in South Florida could be affected by defective drywall used by WCI Communities, a builder in Florida. While WCI Communities filed for bankruptcy in the summer of 2008, they have reserved $11 million for homes with … Continue reading →

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First Tobacco Lawsuit Results in $8M Verdict

The first tobacco case in the original class action lawsuit against Philip Morris has ended with an $8 million verdict being awarded in a wrongful death case. The class action jury award in 2006 of $185 billion was thrown out … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Recalls

When a pantry staple such as peanut butter is recalled, it can cause a lot of confusion as to what is safe and what is not safe. From dog biscuits to ice cream, almost all kinds of food with peanut … Continue reading →

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Speeders, Be Warned!

In an effort to balance the state budget of Florida, lawmakers are raising the cost of traffic tickets. The state legislature is meeting in a special session, and all traffic tickets will increase by $10. All speeding tickets will be … Continue reading →

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State Farm Requesting Rate Increases for Property Insurance

State Farm Insurance Company has asked the state of Florida for a 67 percent average increase in statewide property insurance. This is the second request this year – the first which was for 47 percent. State Farm’s previous request was … Continue reading →

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Pine Crest School Swim Coach Allegations

In the news recently there have been several tragic stories about student violence in South Florida schools.  What often gets overlooked is the damage that poor staffing at these schools brings on children.  Another example came to light on today … Continue reading →

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Faulty Tire Stems Can Cause Flat Tires, Blowouts, Auto Accidents

As many as 30 million potentially faulty tire valves have been installed on cars and vehicles throughout the country. These valves were manufactured in China and have a tendency to crack and split, which can result in a tire blowout. … Continue reading →

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Are over-the-counter medications safe for kids?

Over-the-counter medications made specifically for children have been getting some attention lately, as a major pediatrician group advised that these medications be banned. However, the FDA has rejected the request for a lack of information. Additionally, it’s thought that if … Continue reading →

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