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Gold Star Mother from Jupiter turning loss into purpose
Kathy Bischoff is a Gold Star Mother from Jupiter. Her son, Samuel Griffith, is a Marine who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2011 by a Taliban sniper. Bischoff's son's death has turned her mourning into service and changed the purpose of her life. Her chief concern is veterans suicide. The Veterans Administration told me in 2021, 6,392 veterans died by suicide.
Norton offers free admission to Palm Beach County residents on Saturdays this summer
The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach is offering free admission to Palm Beach County residents on Saturdays through the summer. The museum at 1450 S. Dixie Highway has its free summer Saturdays for county residents from now through Sept. 2. In addition, the Norton has two upcoming...
Florida officials urge low-income parents to get small children swim lessons paid by state
So far in 2024, about 46 children in Florida have died because of drowning. It is the No. 1 cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. Those statistics were from Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, who this week, along with other state leaders, appeared in Ormond Beach to educate the public to prevent drownings.
West Palm Beach to appeal ruling that would have it pay $1.2M in Sunset Lounge legal costs
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James said the city will appeal a judge's ruling that would require the city to pay $1.2 million in attorney fees and costs associated with a legal battle against the local group hoping to manage the Sunset Lounge. The legal fee dispute between the CRA...
Riviera Beach pauses district changes amid potential violation of state & federal election laws
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Riviera Beach will pause its redistricting process after a vote at Wednesday night's regularly scheduled city council meeting. According to city staff, redistricting hasn't been performed since 1979, leading to imbalanced districts — posing potential violations of both state and federal election laws. The decision means voters on Singer Island will have a political voice equal to a district in northwest Riviera Beach with a smaller number of voters, but a higher percentage of white voters.
6th Ave. South Bridge From I-95 Project Delayed
A stretch of roadway in the Lake Worth area that's been closed for over a year is not going to open this month as planned. The Sixth Avenue South bridge off I-95 will remain closed until at least August. The road has been shut down for construction between Congress Avenue...
Extended Lane Closure on N. Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach Affects Traffic Through June 12
Drivers navigating through Boynton Beach may need to budget extra travel time as Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works announced an extended lane closure at a key intersection. The southbound left and center through lanes on N. Congress Avenue, just north of Boynton Beach Boulevard at the L.W.D.D. L-24 Canal, will remain closed to accommodate construction crews. Travelers are narrowed down to a single southbound lane through this busy corridor, a restriction that's expected to last until June 12, according to a notice from EPW.
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