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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

Pahokee

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

Pahokee

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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Sanctuary jurisdictions undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and Law Enforcement

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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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U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings

National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign starts June 1

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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Florida set to execute man convicted of raping and killing a woman outside of a bar

A man convicted of raping and killing a woman near a central Florida bar is scheduled to be executed. Barring a reprieve, 51-year-old Thomas Lee Gudinas is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on …

What to know about "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's immigration detention site in the Everglades

National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Andrea, the first of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed

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AP News Summary at 12:20 a.m. EDT

Deadline Trump announced for Iran to begin ceasing fire against Israel passes DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television reported Tuesday that a ceasefire had begun in its war …

Trump says whether he'll commit to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition'

The Latest: As Trump goes to NATO, DHS says US remains at heightened risk

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