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Special Prosecutor Investigates Juror Who Broke the Law in Buju Banton Case

By Chris Sweeney
Feb 24, 2015

Photo by Jonathan MannionBuju Banton remains behind bars on drug charges.Ever since Buju Banton, one of Jamaica's most talented and controversial reggae singers, was convicted of cocaine trafficking and gun charges in 2011, there have been signs his trial was not on the up-and-up. You may recall he was sentenced...
Garrett Holeve, an MMA Fighter With Down Syndrome, Is on His Way to Changing the Sport

By Chris Sweeney
Dec 21, 2012

"I'm dangerous," 23-year-old Garrett Holeve warns as he bounces around a bedroom in his parents' suburban, single-story house, throwing punches and kicks. A pungent combination of protein-powered farts, dirty laundry, and ball sweat permeates the air. "I'll hurt a guy real bad," Garrett brags. "I'll be covered in too much...
A Festivus Pole Arises Next to Jesus' Manger in Deerfield Beach

By Chris Sweeney
Dec 13, 2012

A Festivus Pole Arises Next to Jesus' Manger in Deerfield Beach
How an 8.5-Foot-Tall Festivus Pole Made Out of Beer Cans Ended Up Next to Baby Jesus in Deerfield

By Chris Sweeney
Dec 7, 2012

Out in Deerfield Beach, on a piece of government-owned property, an 8.5-foot-tall tower of beer cans is looming over baby Jesus. No, this isn't some rogue Art Basel installation that crossed the county line. It's Chaz Stevens' salute to the holiday season. Since the end of November, Stevens has been frothing at...
PEER Frets Over DEP Layoffs, Says More Cuts Likely

By Chris Sweeney
Dec 6, 2012

A recent round of job cuts at the Department of Environmental Protection has stoked the wrath of environmentalists. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility on Wednesday issued a statement blasting the DEP's decision to lay off 26 employees from the agency's Southwest District Office while eliminating 14 vacant positions. "These are nonmanagement employees,"...

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