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• Wells Fargo Bank wants to foreclose on Homestead affordable-housing complex It’s not clear how the lawsuit will affect tenants.
• Homestead tomato growers wary of Mexican competition The federal government says a new deal with Mexico should help U.S. farmers, but some local growers remain skeptical.
• Formerly segregated South Miami neighborhood dreams of a public pool After South Miami officials missed county deadlines for building a new pool, the county was ready to withdraw funding for the project in the predominantly black side of South Miami.
• In popularity poll, Miami Marlins’ Jeffrey Loria ekes out a win over Fidel Castro No, the Marlins owner is not (quite) the most unpopular person in South Florida. Yes, the fans are in a lather over the latest salary purge.
• In Midtown, condo boom’s leftovers dwindle The condo units for sale in the Midtown Miami complex are one of the largest chunks of apartments remaining from Miami’s boom.
• For seniors, foreclosure can destroy the golden years An AARP study quantifies how the real estate crash has affected homeowners 50 or older — people who will have a hard time making up the loss of home equity later in life.
• First Lady fires up college crowds as campaign appeals to youth vote In dueling camps, Michelle Obama and George P. Bush, son of Jeb Bush, reached out to college students in Gainesville and Tallahassee.
• Marlins reach two-million milestone at gate but fall again, this time to Braves The Marlins went past the two-million mark in attendance at their new park but couldn’t come back against the Braves.
• To fight for the revolution or for money — tough choice facing Cuban boxers A new film looks at Cuban boxers, some of the best in the world, and the wrenching choice that each must ultimately make.
• Beth David marks 100th New Year Miami’s oldest Jewish congregation welcomes the year 5773 with a new look in its sanctuary
• McDonald’s Big Mac = big calories. Still lovin’ it? Nutritional information will now be posted on drive-through and behind-the-counter menus in all of the nearly 14,000 McDonald’s in the nation.
• New Metrorail line popular with airport travelers While it’s easier to get to and from MIA now, some regular commuters complain it has put the squeeze on regular service.
• Free book service aims to reinforce Jewish children’s beliefs The service provided by PJ Library serves hundreds of families in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.