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Volunteers across Palm Beach County spent their Saturday morning cleaning beaches and waterways, pulling 78 pounds of litter from one coastal stretch alone. The effort was part of a nationwide movement to restore natural spaces and protect local wildlife.
More than a hundred students across Palm Beach and Martin counties just got life-changing news: they're sharing $1.7 million in scholarships. The Community Foundation made college dreams possible for local graduates heading into higher education this fall.
After 28 years in the classroom, a Palm Beach County history teacher just beat thousands of nominees across the continent for one of education's top honors. Elizabeth Seemann now advances to compete globally against eight other regional champions.
When two separate house fires struck Palm Beach County, Red Cross volunteers were there within hours to help eight people get back on their feet. The rapid response shows how community support networks activate when disaster strikes close to home.
Palm Beach County's LGBTQ community gathered for the 34th annual Pride festival, transforming Bryant Park into a space of joy, healing, and connection. Vendors and organizations offered everything from healing crystals to HIV prevention services, proving Pride is both celebration and lifeline.
Floridians can watch a Falcon 9 rocket light up the sky this Sunday as it carries internet satellites into orbit. The launch could be visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.
A Palm Beach charity luncheon just shattered records by raising $1.3 million to support people facing cancer. The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope's annual "Shop the Day Away" event brought together a community determined to make a difference.
Dr. Abraham Betancourt is transforming lives at Good Samaritan Medical Center through advanced robotic surgery and compassionate patient care. His dual expertise in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery is helping Florida patients achieve healthier futures.
The King's Academy Lady Lions captured their first state championship in school history with a nail-biting penalty shootout victory. The West Palm Beach team capped off a near-perfect season with resilience and determination.
When a 73-year-old man was attacked during a home invasion in West Palm Beach, his neighbor didn't hesitate. David Aprea, a paramedic with 38 years of experience, chased down the suspect and then treated the bleeding victim on the spot.
A critically endangered white rhino in Zimbabwe recovered from a severe eye infection thanks to an innovative treatment plan involving eyedrops and his favorite foods. The Palm Beach Zoo team flew halfway around the world to save Thuza's sight.
When a pickup truck plunged into West Palm Beach's Intracoastal Waterway early Sunday morning, a quick-thinking bystander didn't hesitate to dive in and pull two people to safety. The heroic rescue saved both the driver and passenger before the vehicle became fully submerged.