In response to the recent tragic car crash on Camino Real in Boca Raton and the community’s outcry concerning speeding in the area, Vice Mayor Weinroth initiated a speed study.
The results of the speed study have been provided to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office who will respond with targeted enforcement measures.
Avoiding a tragedy like this and getting drivers to slow down is a small step in the right direction. Unfortunately, it can never undo the horrible result of this car crash.
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County workers installed speed tubes and counters. |
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New life-saving program
When seconds count, count on Yellow Dot
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The county's Fire Rescue initiated a new Yellow Dot program allowing first responders to access life-saving medical information about a victim from a glove compartment.
If involved in a car accident and unable to communicate, the Yellow Dot pamphlet provides information such as medication allergies, medical history and more.
Visit any Palm Beach County fire station for the Yellow Dot pamphlet and car sticker. Fill out the pamphlet, place it in the glove compartment, and stick the sticker in the lower left-hand corner of the rear windshield.
To request a presentation about the Yellow Dot program, please call 561-616-7051.
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Free meals all summer long |
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Summer BreakSpot provides a nutritious breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner at no cost to children 18 and under while school is out for the summer.
Find a Summer BreakSpot at convenient places like area parks, libraries and churches. For locations, text "FoodFL" to 877-877, dial 2-1-1 or visit Summer BreakSpot.
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Additionally, the Palm Beach County Library System is partnering with the Youth Services Department's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to distribute free meals at 15 county libraries.
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12,000 publications at the click of a button |
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The county libraries are now offering NewsBank, a searchable database providing cardholders 24/7 access to over 12,000 publications. Users have access to any topic imaginable including literature, culture, academic curricula and daily life.
NewsBank also provides a topic-based alert feature, similar to Google. In addition, it is also a terrific resource for students and teachers providing programs such as ready-to-use lesson plans on current events and more.
To access NewsBank, users must have a valid PBC library card. To apply for a county library card, please visit the county library's website.
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President Biden signed into law a bill establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The following celebrations on Saturday, June 19 will have live music, food trucks, family fun, and more!
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Redteenth Cultural Festival at the Wellington Amphitheatre from 12pm-6pm. For more details, visit here.
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Juneteenth Unity X Black Excellence Festival at Riviera Beach Marina Village from 1pm-8pm. For more details, visit here.
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Local WWII historic marker |
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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) recently unveiled a historic marker dedicated to nine WWII soldiers who tragically lost their lives in a fiery crash on what is now FAU's Boca Raton campus.
On May 12, 1944, a U.S. Army Air Corps bomber took off from Boca Raton Army Air Field on a radar training mission when it malfunctioned, hit the ground and erupted in flames. It was the deadliest accident on the air field.
The fallen soldiers were William H. Carson, Jacob M. Buie, Thomas A. Lamont, John J. Lominac, Benjamin P. Sibley, Frank L. Burssaw, John S. Safieko, Norman R. Steiner and Robert E. Locke.
When you visit the plaque, be sure to scan the QR code with your phone to read the whole story.
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Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Fire Chief Thomas R. Wood and FAU President John Kelly unveiling the historic marker. |
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The marker includes the names of all nine fallen soldiers. |
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USA team qualifies for Summer Olympics |
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Vice Mayor Weinroth joined fellow commissioners and thousands of elated fans for the opening game of the Olympics Baseball Qualifiers hosted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission at the Ball Park of the Palm Beaches.
Eight teams from different countries including the United States, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Cuba battled it out for a spot in Tokyo's upcoming Summer Olympics.
Team USA came out on top, earning their spot in the 2020 Summer Olympics!
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The county's Adopt-A-Road Program encourages businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to adopt an area of the county's roadway to help with litter control. Since 2018, the program has removed nearly 140 tons of trash from our county roads.
Groups, committing to four roadside cleanups each year over two years, will pay a $200 fee, and in return, the county will install signs recognizing the adopting entity and provide safety training and cleanup equipment. The fee will be waived for nonprofits.
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Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League are in dire need of foster parents.
Currently, the shelters have more than 1,000 animals in their care and are looking for 100 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.
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A recent report from CareerSource Palm Beach County indicated the unemployment rate was just 4.7 percent, well below both the national and state averages. More impressive is the fact that nearly 90 percent of the county’s jobs that were lost due to COVID have now been recovered.
CareerSource, which is chartered by the state of Florida, has a dedicated team of career counselors, business coaches and training providers. Job seekers can access the CareerSource event calendar for all job fairs and interview workshops.
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Sign up for emergency messaging via phone,
text, email and more...
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Hurricane Evacuation
Zone Look-up
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To report damage, download app at links below. |
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Please see the links below for various available programs and resources such as the emergency broadband benefit and crisis counseling.
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Out and about with Weinroth |
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Ride with Pride bus debut
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YMCA of South Palm Beach County Inspiration Breakfast in Boca Raton |
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Call or email us if you have any questions or need assistance at 561-355-2204 and/or
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