By ALEXI HOWK, Scripps Howard News Service

Chimps from test labs get a better life at Florida sanctuary

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - For the 10 chimps that arrived at the Save the Chimps sanctuary recently, it was the first time their feet have ever touched grass.

The chimps have all spent decades suffering in animal testing labs and living in small, barren concrete cages.

Now, they'll spend the rest of their days roaming 12 man-made islands with hills, trees, play gyms and hammocks.

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Topless charter-boat fishing gets the hook

FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- The brochure says: "Bikini Girls & Topless Girls Fishing Charters." But this city's marina manager says you can't use that kind of lure here.

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