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June 14 marks the beginning of U.S. Postal Service’s National Dog Bite Awareness Week with the theme “Be Alert: Prevent the Bite.” This campaign efforts to decrease dog attacks on more than 80,000 USPS employees delivering mails by emphasizing responsible pet ownership and educate the community on how they play an important role in their safety. In 2019, 5,803 dog attacks on mail carriers were recorded, 200+ less than the 2018 records and lesser by more than 400 than the 2017 records. In South Florida alone, with its nine counties, a record of 74 carriers were attacked from October 2018 to September 2019 and 38 recorded from October 2019, to date. According to Postal Service’s safety awareness program manager Chris Johnson, their customer and employee outreach program on dog bite sa...

The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) announces the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Rent and Utilities Assistance Program will be offered to residents effective June 5.  The CARES Act Rent and Utilities Assistance Program provides one-time rental and/or utility assistance to eligible Palm Beach County residents who have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are for applicants who reside in apartments, houses, townhouses, or mobile homes. To be eligible for this assistance program applicants must: be a resident of Palm Beach County;provide documentation to prove loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the C...

Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is increasing the number of food distribution locations. Beginning Monday, June 8, 11 additional sites will be operating throughout Palm Beach County, including 17 Palm Beach County Library locations. The full list of food distribution sites may be viewed here.  The SFSP provides meals and snacks to eligible children age 18 and under during the summer months (June through August) and in times of emergency. Meals and snacks are also available to persons with disabilities, over age 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. Youth Services administers and monitors this program, funded by USDA and the Department of Education. Sites are located throughou...