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Whitefly worries in South Florida
A new pest is invading and setting its sights on landscaping and tropical fruit.
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Smart meters: Put to the test
The Contact 5 Investigators put the wireless device to the test.
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College is costing taxpayers a bundle
At a time when college costs are rising and college debt is burdening the pocketbooks of so many Americans, county workers in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast are cashing in on free education.
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Dishwasher dangers?
The Contact 5 Investigators look into dishwasher complaints nationwide.
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Dishwasher dangers?
Scripps television stations across the county joined together to take an unprecedented look at dishwasher fires.
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Gov't workers cash in on free ed
At a time when tuition costs are on the rise and college loans rank as your biggest single debt, second only to home mortgages, the Contact 5 Investigators discover government employees are cashing in on millions of dollars worth of free classes.
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Lake Park town manager resigns
The resignation comes after months of pressure and media scrutiny.
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Dishwasher Dangers?
Contact 5 Investigates: Dishwasher fire concerns.
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New details in juvenile detention death
The Contact 5 Investigators have obtained exclusive new details in the death of Eric Perez, the teenager who died behind bars at the Palm Beach Juvenile Detention Center.
Meet the Team
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Shannon Cake
Shannon’s work has changed policies in guardrail protection along Florida’s busiest roadways, pushed local legislation that has influenced restaurant cleanliness, and exposed government waste when it comes to Medicare spending. Shannon anchors Newschannel 5 at 5 p.m.
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Katie LaGrone
Since joining the Contact 5 Investigators in July, 2010, Katie has exposed a wide range of consumer injustices, questionable government spending and consumer safety concerns.
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Dan Krauth
Dan Krauth is an investigative reporter who focuses on stories that create change and get results.
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Foreclosure deal has 40 states
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New inhalable caffeine tubes stir debate
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Find Doctor's costs before you go
Website lists average prices for dozens of medical and dental procedures.
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Mortgage rates expected to stay low
For those planning to get a mortgage this year, 2012 will bring good and bad news. …
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