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Workers claim building made them sick
Contact 5 Investigators discovered the West Palm Beach Social Security Office shut down over employee health concerns.
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Rental car warning
Renting a car is often an easy and convenient way to get around when you’re traveling for business or pleasure. But hundreds of consumers, nationwide, now claim they were tricked into paying more for their rented wheels. Contact five investigator …
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Beware excessive car rental fees
Hundreds of consumers across the country accuse a major car rental company of tacking on excessive fees without warning. Wednesday at 11.
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National funds to test rape kits
She has visited one of the darkest places a woman can go. Julie Weil was kidnapped, raped and tortured. She turned her story into lessons for other women and she took on Washington D.C. too.
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Why isn't DNA being used to nab rapists?
Thousands of untested rape kits sit on shelves across the country. The Contact 5 Investigators take a closer look at the important role DNA evidence plays. Tuesday at 11.
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Rape Crisis Center comes to Palm Beach
A local mom with a tale of survival that will never leave you and a fight for change that will surely inspire you. Contact 5 Investigator Shannon Cake has the story.
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Rape resources and safety tips
Palm Beach County has specialty services available for rape victims. From certified nurses to the Butterfly House, victims are able to heal with help from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the State Attorney's Office and Palm Beach County …
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Local rape victim's inspirational story
The Jupiter mom turned a traumatic event into a mission to help other victims. Monday at 11 on NewsChannel 5.
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Never before seen jailbreak evidence
18 months after an area jailbreak made national headlines, only Contact 5 Investigator Katie LaGrone is given access to never-before- seen evidence showing how these two violent criminals managed to flee.
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Missed Signs: 2011 escape from IRC Jail
Two years ago two inmates at the Indian River County jail made a daring escape. At the time Sheriff Deryl Loar described the breakout as an “elaborate scheme. ” But now the Contact 5 Investigators have new information.
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Missed clue that may have blocked escape
The Contact 5 Investigators found a clue that the Indian River County Sheriff says "shocked" him. Monday at 11.
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Test cheating inside sheriff's office
Dispatcher admitted to taking tests for 11 others.
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Hiring screening scaled back for deputy?
23 year old Joshua McGehee did not have to take a psychological exam to become a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy. This bypassed the agency’s typical hiring process and the Contact 5 Investigators asked the Sheriff's office to explain why.
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Off-duty deputy accused of shooting ID'd
The Contact 5 Investigators reveal more about the deputy accused of shooting a mentally challenged man.
Documents
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IG says Riviera crossed ethical line
The Palm Beach County Inspector General issued a report saying Riviera Beach didn't follow its own rules while contracting for garbage services and crossed an ethical line by accepting Waste Management's donation clause.
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Transcription of Ms. Flannigan's call
Teachers are hired to enlighten and empower students, but the Contact 5 Investigators found South Florida teachers are also being fired for kissing, groping and, in some cases, molesting students.
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Transcript from hour-long interview...
In August 2011, Jose Rodriguez's estranged wife, Sarah Marquez, met with two Boynton Beach Police detectives and discussed how he treated her and her daughter.
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Info on arrests, charges in fraud sting
Contact 5 investigates more than 20 people were charged for defrauding the government through public assistance programs like food stamps and public housing assistance.
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Palm Beach County Schools inspection
In Palm Beach County, since 2010, health inspectors cited school vermin as a health violation 139 times.
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Martin County Schools inspection
Since 2010, Martin County health inspectors flagged three schools for having vermin violations.
Maps
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See latest playground inspection results
Interactive map includes playground inspection documents from cities, counties and school districts in South Florida and along the Treasure Coast.
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F.I.N.D. meeting and event locations
Contact 5 Investigators take a look into the way the Florida Inland Navigation District spends tax dollars.
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Structurally deficient bridges
Wonder if the bridges you drive over are safe? The Contact 5 investigators searched through reports and went out to bridges in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast to find out.
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Gas stations not recently inspected
Contact 5 investigators discover bad gasoline, leading the State of Florida to take action.
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Indian River County gas inspection
Contact 5 investigators discover bad gasoline, leading the State of Florida to take action.
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Okeechobee County gas station...
Contact 5 investigators discover bad gasoline, leading the State of Florida to take action.
Interactives
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Chart detailing bus ridership growth
Since 2004, Palm Tran ridership has increased dramatically by more than three million passengers. View the chart detailing the annual ridership growth.
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VIDEO: Palm Tran safety concerns
A group of Palm Tran bus drivers spoke exclusively with NewsChannel 5 about new safety concerns. Contact 5 Investigator Dan Kruath spent hours riding a Palm Tran bus to investigate their accusations.
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Details on the F.I.N.D. investigation
For more details on the F.I.N.D. investigation check out the Scripps Treasure Coast stories.
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Individual dishwasher complaints
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury from consumer products. Search the databases to read consumer complaints and investigations conducted by the CPSC.
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Dishwasher complaints nationwide
See where many dishwasher complaints have been reported nationwide, watch video clips about what happened, and hear from owners.
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Scripps dishwasher investigation details
Click here for complete details on the Scripps dishwasher investigation.
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