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LEGISLATIVE MUZZLE
Florida Republican legislators, now less than three weeks into the rule making eight-week 2023 legislative session in Tallahassee, are preparing to break faith with almost 60 years of American jurisprudence established by the Supreme Court in 1964 to protect free speech. Following a public discussion criticizing media and a call to legislators to rein in its excesses by Gov. Ron […]
Boat show returns to downtown WPB
Have you tried to navigate downtown West Palm Beach and found Flagler Drive to be closed? And have you wondered why? Well, the street is filled with vehicles that require a different kind of navigation. That’s right — automobile traffic is making way for the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show. Set for March 23-March 26, organizers say the boat […]
Weed production
I learned this once from some gardeners: April, due to arrive here shortly on the express train, was baptized with that name as the progeny of a Latin word. Not a noun but a verb. Not a bump in the road but an action: Aperire. Here’s how you pronounce it, in case the word comes up in conversation: Ahpear ee-ray. […]
Animal Care and Control waives fees
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America for Tour For Life 2023 — the world’s largest cooperative, life-saving pet adoption event — in partnership with Rachael Ray Nutrish, for a weeklong celebration. More than 28,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens across the country have been adopted into homes as a result […]
FPL offers scholarships
Florida’s growing economy continues to need more skilled employees to meet workforce demands. Florida Power & Light Company announced the company is providing students with an opportunity to apply for a scholarship that can help them achieve their career goals. FPL is continuing to support STEM education and career advancement by once again offering the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Black […]
Good journalism is more important than ever
As people increasingly get information from the internet, the need for journalists ironically has grown — and they have an additional role. A plethora of online communication provides more news more quickly than ever was possible before. But it also exposes us to more cleverly disguised propaganda, conspiracy nonsense and outright lies. The negative impacts are amplified by companies’ profit-seeking […]
Treating advanced colorectal cancer
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER The most difficult news to hear for any cancer patient is, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more that can be done.” Usually, the poor prognosis is associated with difficult-to-treat cancers, especially those deep within the body and abdominal cavity. The suspicious cells and tumors often avoid early detection and can require numerous treatments to slow or halt […]
Children’s Healing Institute plans Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tea
The Children’s Healing Institute will host Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tea 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, North Palm Beach Country Club. The fundraiser supports the TEACUP Preemie Program, which helps parents cope with the challenges of preemie parenthood from the NICU through the transition home. Since 2008, the TEACUP has been helping parents navigate the journey of prematurity. Designed specifically to […]
FPL marks 15 years of Power to Care
More than 100 Florida Power & Light Company volunteers donned green T-shirts one recent Saturday morning and met up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. Group one: beach cleanup, group two: clearing invasive species, and group three: helping the center prepare for TurtleFest. Then they got to work. The event marked the end of Power to Care Week, a […]