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Child airlifted to hospital after getting hit by car

30Jul

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Child airlifted to hospital after getting hit by car

BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — A child was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after getting hit by a car, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said. The incident happened at 7:38 p.m. https://www.google.com/maps/place/SW+Ave+B+%26+SW+6th+St,+Belle+Glade,+FL+33430/@26.6853011,-80.6738886,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88d9507c36619789:0xf24e222a82f4a028?hl=en-US&gl=us The boy was riding a bike near SW Avenue B and SW 6th Street when he was struck by a car, according to fire officials. The boy was airlifted by Trauma Hawk to a local trauma hospital.

A Woman Died of Car Crash Near Palm Beach State Campus

29Jul

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A Woman Died of Car Crash Near Palm Beach State Campus

A woman died this Sunday morning at St. Mary Medical Center due to a serious car accident. Courtney Cole's pickup crashed on an 18-wheeler truck parked near the College campus in Belle Glade. Cole's life became critical after her pickup crashed on wheeler truck, she died unfortunately after three days while she being treated in the hospital. Cole, who is from Canal Point, died just days before her 32nd birthday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. As stated by an eyewitnesses, her pickup was weaving through traffic lanes near at the Palm Beach State College campus in Belle Glade. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Cole was driving near at the Palm Beach State College campus on Thursday morning around 11:00 a.m. with her 2002 Ford F-1...

Every Residential Address to Receive Masks in the Mail

20Jul

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Coronavirus, News

Every Residential Address to Receive Masks in the Mail

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved a countywide mask mail out program for every residential address to receive four masks; two cloth masks and two pleated masks. The county is currently under a State of Emergency as a result of COVID-19 and issued a mandatory facial covering order effective June 25, 2020. Emergency Order Number 12 requires facial coverings to be worn in business establishments, public places, county and municipal governmental facilities and while riding on Palm Tran. Today, the county's Graphics Division delivered the first set of envelopes to begin mailing out the free facemasks to 658,995 county residences currently accepting mail using the U.S. Postal Service Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) program. This number includes 52 zip codes and excludes ...

Emergency Order Issued Requiring Masks or Face Coverings

24Jun

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Community, Coronavirus, News

Emergency Order Issued Requiring Masks or Face Coverings

Palm Beach County Emergency Order 2020-012 has been issued requiring face coverings in Palm Beach County. This order applies in all incorporated and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County and will be effective Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 12:01 A.M. Facial coverings must be worn by all persons, other than those specifically exempted, while obtaining any good or service or otherwise visiting or working in any business or establishment, including entering, exiting, and otherwise moving around within the establishment. Facial coverings must be worn by all persons in public places where social distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines is not possible or not being practiced. All persons utilizing the County's Palm Tran transit services including fixed route, Palm Tran Conn...

USPS begins the National Dog Bite Awareness Week campaign

17Jun

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Community, News

USPS begins the National Dog Bite Awareness Week campaign

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...

11Jun

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Community, News

The Palm Beach County Library System to Offer Additional Hours and Services Beginning June 15

Beginning on Monday, June 15, the Palm Beach County Library System will offer some evening and Saturday hours. All locations will be closed on Sundays. The Bookmobile is running on a limited schedule. Hours for most locations:(except Tequesta, Clarence E. Anthony (South Bay) and Loula V. York (Pahokee) Branches)Monday, Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hours for Clarence E. Anthony (South Bay) and Loula V. York (Pahokee) Branches:Monday: &n...

Three shootings, three deaths in four days

8Jun

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Crime, News

Three shootings, three deaths in four days

Three deaths by gunshot were recorded in just four days in Belle Glade area. The first victim was found dead with at least one gunshot early Monday in 900 block of U.S. Highway 27: it was investigated as a homicide. The second victim was shot Monday afternoon in 100 block of State Road 715 after an argument with the shooter; he died in the hospital on Monday evening due to his sustained injury. The most recent victim was murdered Thursday around 1 a.m. in 400 block of Southwest Avenue C. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office did not provide further information about the three killings yet aside from the comment that they do not have any suspect or a possible motive for the three incidents. The agency is not sure if the three cases were related but said that it m...

Community Services Department Announces CARES Act One-Time Assistance for Rent and Utilities

5Jun

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Community, News

Community Services Department Announces CARES Act One-Time Assistance for Rent and Utilities

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...

Youth Services’ Summer Food Service Program Offering 11 More Distribution Sites

5Jun

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Youth Services’ Summer Food Service Program Offering 11 More Distribution Sites

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...

3Jun

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News, Politics

Incumbent secures Seat A with 490 votes

Even with the low turnout with just 12.6 percent of qualified voters who cast their votes, Belle Glade’s City Commission election last Tuesday concluded with 12-year incumbent Michael Martin as the winner with 490 votes, defeating Robert Mitchell by 22 votes for Seat A. The city’s election board allows victory to the nominee with the most votes. The election results will be finalized by next week after securing any signature matters. Martin is not available for a statement as of the moment. Mitchell, on the other hand, when asked for his comment the following day after election, said that he would try to work together with Martin. Mitchell, who have been criticizing the city manager position for its high salary, have also been eyeing the said position. He mentioned that he would ...