According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing crime in the United States.

Scammers file fake deeds as if they own homes and lure people into giving them money to rent or buy those homes.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office offers a free property fraud alert service that notifies residents when important documents are recorded in Palm Beach County using their name or business' name.

Experts agree that our nation is facing a mental health crisis and community resources are more critical than ever. 

In our area, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, a nationally accredited 24/7 suicide and community hotline, provides free and confidential crisis intervention, information, assessment and referrals to community agencies.

In addition to mental health services, 211 offers assistance with food, medical clinics, senior services, foreclosure prevention, parenting information and special needs services. 

The county's Community Services Department is also another resource. They work in partnership with local agencies to provide assistance with emergency services such as food vouchers, bus passes, short term housing and rent and utility payments.

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is in dire need of foster parents and loving homes to adopt pets.

Currently, the shelter has more than 100 animals in their care and are looking for nearly 50 foster homes. The Foster Program aims to help as many animals as possible by providing love, care and temporary housing until they are ready for their forever homes.

Adopting today means saving two lives – the one being adopted and the one coming in to take its place in the shelter system.  

The Supervisor of Elections Office is currently looking for 5,000 poll workers before the August primary.

To address the need, a new program, "Adopt a Precinct," was recently launched. A charity, association or organization can provide volunteer workers at a precinct on Election Day, and the earnings will be remitted directly to their organization.

The main requirement for poll workers is the ability to work 14 hours on Primary and Election Day. 

The county’s website features a unique page that provides links to over 50 websites such as museums, sporting and entertainment venues, natural areas and so much more.

It is a resourceful one-stop opportunity to explore the best of everything Palm Beach County has to offer!

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone Look-up tool. 

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Looking for the best source to discover the heartbeat of a community? Tune in to my podcast, Palm Beach County Perspective, providing all the latest news, current events, the lowdown on what's happening and a bit of history of one of the most beautiful corners of America.

Join us each episode for spirited conversation, strong opinions, special guests and most importantly, a fresh and unique perspective.

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a local nonprofit dedicated to serving the South Florida community by providing food, financial assistance and job training.

The programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals, children and families with the goal of creating self-sufficiency through employment.

The Resource Center operated by BHH provides emergency financial assistance to help with rent, overdue utilities and child care.

In addition, access to affordable medical, dental and behavioral care are also provided through a partnership with Genesis Community Health and Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Based Clinics. 

BHH is always in need of volunteers, donations and food for their pantry. For more information, please call 561-317-0913. 

Henry Morrison Flagler first came to Florida in 1878, a period of time with quick population growth from immigration, a dramatic industrial expansion that created great wealth and lavish displays of that wealth.

Flagler not only built the first two grand hotels in Palm Beach to provide a reason for the wealthy to come to South Florida, but he also built a railroad to get them there. 

The Royal Poinciana Hotel opened in 1894 with 540 rooms and 125 bathrooms on six floors with three elevators and electricity, at nightly rates from $6 to $100. 

After required additions in 1899 and 1901, the hotel became the largest in the world with 1,081 rooms on three miles of corridors accommodating 2,000 guests.