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Hey Floridians, no need to bug out!
With the arrival of spring, two types of cicada bugs are starting to emerge by the trillions after laying low for more than a decade. The thought is enough to make your skin crawl, so WFLX checked with local experts at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter and asked if this is a Florida thing.
Man Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in West Palm Beach, Prompting Safety Concerns
A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach on Wednesday night when a man, reportedly walking along the train tracks, was struck and subsequently killed by a southbound Amtrak train. CBS12 reported that the collision occurred approximately 1,000 feet north of 15th Street, near Windsor Avenue. West Palm Beach Police...
How exotic animals end up next store: 5 things to know about the illegal pet trade
JUPITER FARMS — The illegal pet trade is a billion-dollar industry that captures exotic animals or breeds them in captivity and sells them for a profit as pets, at the expense of their safety and wellbeing. Wildlife advocates in Palm Beach County are trying to combat it. Busch Wildlife...
National Register of Historic Places recognizes Loxahatchee battlefield park in Jupiter
JUPITER — The Loxahatchee Battlefield has historical significance dating to more than 5,000 years ago. Now it has national status as well, earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The battlefield, nestled into the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park off West Indiantown Road, was where two Second...
No-swim advisory in place for Dubois Park in Jupiter after water shows high bacteria count
JUPITER — A no-swim advisory is in place for Dubois Park in Jupiter after the Florida Department of Health found high levels of bacteria in its waters. Tests performed Monday at the park, along the Loxahatchee River just west of the Jupiter Inlet, detected excessive levels of Enterococcus, a bacteria that can cause infections if ingested or if it seeps into skin wounds.
Palm Beach Daily News Social Calendar for May 5, 2024
Editor’s note: Items or corrections to be published in the Palm Beach Social Calendar are currently being accepted via email only. Please type the information into the body of the email and do not use attachments. Include your name and phone number, in case we have questions about your event. Send announcements to sdonnelly@pbdailynews.com. Deadline for Sunday publication is noon Tuesday. May 9 ...
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