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Earlier this year, the Boy Scouts of America took a turn for a questionable future as it filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. With mounting allegations of sexual abuse, the effort to file bankruptcy is the organization's attempt to create the Victims Compensation Trust. The organization has already $150 ...

Almost two weeks have passed since Hurricane Sally ripped across Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Though the storm is long gone, the damage continues to reveal itself. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Geodetic Survey (NGS) released aeria...

This year's pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. If you are a business owner, chances are you have felt that hit in a very specific way as business slowed down due to lock-downs and social distancing. To help with the loss of revenue, the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Security (CARES) Act...

As a homeowner with children, you will find yourself considering purchases you may have never considered before. Any well-seasoned parent will admit that it can be hard to keep kids entertained, but you get bonus points if you can find a way to do it outside where there is more room for running a...

Dealing with an insurance claim can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. As a responsible adult, you take out insurance policies and pay into them monthly. You continue to follow this pattern, trusting that the insurance company will one day have your back in return if you ever need ...

Boat Damage Claims If you are a boat owner, you might consider getting insurance for damage that could be done to your property. You might anticipate cracked hulls, dock damage, or water damage on board. But, what happens when your boat sinks in the middle of a parade? That's what happened to a ...

A man was struck and killed by a train in Stuart Tuesday evening. The tragic incident halted the Florida East Coast Railway train, blocking intersections with railroad crossings from the Roosevelt Bridge south to Monterey Rd. for an extended period of time while police investigated. Earlier that ...

When COVID-19 hit the world early this year, it was difficult to imagine all the ways in which everyday life would change. Nearly half a year later, those changes are more obvious than ever before. One significant upheaval is that of the court system. Court operations have been restricted in Flor...

This week, Palm Beach County commissioners voted to ask Governor Ron DeSantis to let the county begin Phase Two of the reopening plan. This plan is set to go into effect on Tuesday, September 8th.  What Did Phase 1 of the Plan Include? Phase 1 included the following requirements and recommendat...

Just last Sunday night on August 16, Port St. Lucie authorities responded to an accident on I-95. A 20-year-old driver of a Mustang was trying to exit when a Suzuki motorcycle crashed into the side of her car. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. He was only 35 years old...

Palm Beach County Suffers 2 Fatal Crashes in 1 Day Palm Beach County saw the fatal effects of two major road accidents this week. Both accidents took place Monday afternoon and authorities were busy on the scene. The first accident claimed the life of 30-year-old motorcyclist, Jacob Ward. A litt...

As the nation gets closer to the start of a new school year, counties in Florida are preparing for a very different return to school. While some areas will only offer virtual education, others will offer a traditional or hybrid return. Any option that involves students being physically present ...

Just last week, three young lives were cut short after a fatal car accident in Port St. Lucie. Last Saturday night, three teenage baseball players were traveling in a Toyota Camry when the vehicle crashed into a concrete utility pole. The car contained two 16-year-old students and one 15-year-old...

At this point in the pandemic, much has changed in our everyday lives. We have had to find alternative ways to educate our children, shop for our groceries, and socialize with friends. These changes do not only affect our personal choices, but they also extend to the law and order we rely on to g...

When you are a new parent, choosing the right car seat for your child can be stressful. Today, there are so many options available to all of us. Once you finally find the perfect one for your infant, you would think you could finally relax on this one topic, but that's not actually the case. Find...

Around 9:30 PM last night, eight people were involved in a three-car collision that sent every victim to a medical facility. The cause of the accident is still unknown, but we do know it happened at the intersection of Indiantown Road and Pennock Lane. Of the eight individuals involved, six were ...

Leaving a child or a pet in the car during the summertime seems like an obvious mistake to most people. However, the news shows us with tragic examples that it's still a problem even this summer. Just this week, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's department reported the arrest of a woman who left he...

If you live in Florida, water is just a way of life. We are nearly surrounded by the ocean, and many of us have hobbies that include being in the water. But, another major part of our lives is rainfall. Whether it is hurricane season or just an afternoon shower, driving on wet roadways is a regul...

A major consequence of committing a felony is the loss of one's right to vote. For 150 years, that consequence was permanent for all convicted felons. But, that started to change in 2018 when Florida voters approved to make an amendment to that law. With this amendment, those guilty of committing...

Today marks a local shift in COVID-19 health requirements as Palm Beach County voted 7-0 in favor of requiring face masks to be worn in public. While this continues to be a topic of heated debate, one thing for sure is that the number of positive COVID-19 cases has “risen very, very rapidly” sinc...

As if this year has not brought enough challenges, residents of Hobe Sound are now facing potential home moves they were not planning to make. After days of heavy rainfall  across Treasure Cove, Hobe Sound endured 11-12 inches of rain, leaving over a dozen of homes nearly irreparable.  With littl...

Today marks the beginning of a compensation fund for victims of accused sex offender, Jeffrey Epsetin. The plan has been in the works for months by Epstein's lawyers. As a resident of the Virgin Islands, not everyone in the Virgin Islands is thrilled to have this case associated with the U.S. ter...

Since the pandemic started, analysts have scrambled to identify trends in its progress. One of the most heartbreaking trends is COVID-19's attack on the elderly. Here in the United States, one-third of our coronavirus deaths have been those who were living or working inside a nursing home facilit...

How to Peacefully Assemble in Florida         As the nation experiences waves of protests and marches, it's wise to know exactly what our laws say about one's right to peacefully assemble. There are often misconstrued notions about what rights protesters do and don't have but, when all else fail...

As laws catch up to reflect the times, special attention continues to be drawn on the benefits and dangers of technology. Most drivers are aware of the threats posed by texting and driving, but some believe any use of a cell phone is safe as long as it is not an actual conversation via texting. T...