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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.
Volunteers in Palm Beach joined forces to remove trash from their coastline during the Greatest American Cleanup, sifting through seaweed and sand to protect local wildlife. From plastic piggy banks to discarded barrels, community members spent their day making sure pelicans and beachgoers alike have a cleaner shore.
Volunteers of all ages teamed up on a weekend morning to remove 78 pounds of litter from Palm Beach's coastline. The community cleanup celebrated the Great American Cleanup and brought neighbors together for their local environment.
What started as a small team-building activity in 2006 has become a two-decade movement protecting sea turtles along Palm Beach's shores. Volunteers have removed over 14,000 pounds of debris while safeguarding critical nesting habitats.
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.
After 45 years of service, Margie Yansura received Palm Beach County's highest volunteer honor for her work helping homeless neighbors find dignity and hope. Her story shows how childhood lessons in compassion can spark a lifetime of community impact.
The Town of Palm Beach just invested in its own community by awarding scholarships to nearly two dozen children of town employees. Mayor Danielle Moore presented the awards at Town Hall in a celebration of families who serve the community.
Hundreds of volunteers will gather at Ponce Inlet to protect Florida's endangered sea turtles and marine life through a community beach cleanup. The event is part of a nearly 30-year mission to keep Volusia County's coastline pristine.
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.
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.
A New Jersey city is turning every beach visit into a chance to help the environment with free cleanup buckets at major beach entrances. The idea came from a local resident who spotted the concept in Florida and emailed her mayor.
South Carolina firefighters are diving into dangerous rip currents to prepare for beach season. The Isle of Palms Fire and Rescue Department just launched its first ever comprehensive water rescue training program.
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.
Long Beach is teaming up with LA County and a Dutch ocean cleanup nonprofit to stop thousands of tons of trash from flowing into its beaches and waterways each year. The city just approved a partnership that could transform how Southern California protects its coastline.
Los Angeles County is hosting a free Earth Day beach cleanup this Sunday where kids can learn ocean conservation while protecting the coastline. Families will enjoy hands-on activities from trash collection to tide pool exploration at Dockweiler Beach.
Dozens of volunteers turned out for Daytona Beach's Ocean Day cleanup on Saturday, hauling away at least 120 pounds of debris from the coastline. A second cleanup event is already scheduled for Sunday at nearby New Smyrna Beach.
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.
Panama City Beach is hosting a free beach cleanup on April 25 to protect sea turtles and wildlife from harmful debris. Last year's event drew 25+ volunteers who cleared trash from half a mile of shoreline.
After July 4th celebrations, Long Beach is hosting a community beach cleanup to restore six miles of coastline. The drop-in event welcomes volunteers to show civic pride while protecting ocean wildlife.
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.
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