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Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS, is the new Associate Chief of Staff for Surgery for the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) effective November 18, 2024.   

West Palm Beach VA announces new chief of staff for surgery

The West Palm Beach VA Health Care System (WPBVAHCS) announces the appointment of Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS...

Local officials try to calm immigration fears

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As COVID-19 concerns continue, local organizations continue the effort to get the word out and ease tensions among our undocumented population.
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Florida provides 9,000 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to AIDS Healthcare Foundation for vulnerable populations

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The Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health announced a new partnership with AIDS Healthcare Foundation

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Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos

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This is a real TREAT for our readers during some tricky times.

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The Florida Cracker Trail Ride stopped at the historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River on Feb. 18.  

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Seniors gather together at the West County Senior Center in Belle Glade for activities while observing COVID-19 guidelines.

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In this bonus episode of True Okee, we examine the death of Okeechobee County Sheriff John Collier

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USPS is enhancing service standards

New tools and fact sheet offered to help customers determine expected delivery times Refinements will occur in two phases: April 1 and July 1 Refinements estimated to save USPS at …

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On March 15, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced upgrades to the Florida 511 (FL511) Advanced Traveler Information System...

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True Okee: special Halloween podcast

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June execution is scheduled for a Florida man convicted of raping and killing a woman

A man convicted of raping and killing a woman near a central Florida bar has been scheduled for execution June 24. Under a death warrant signed Friday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, the seventh …

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DeSantis signs law limiting development in Florida's state parks after plan drew broad backlash

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