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1 week ago |
wpbf.com | Caleb Califano
As hurricane season begins, one South Florida high school is offering a first-of-its-kind program to prepare students not just for summer break, but for the storms ahead.Inlet Grove Community High School in Riviera Beach held a campus-wide training Thursday where all students participated in hands-on hurricane readiness classes. The program includes rotating classes in medical care, emergency communication, and food and water survival.
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1 week ago |
wpbf.com | Caleb Califano
BROOKE. THANK YOU. TWO NEW LAWS ARE NOW IN EFFECT IN FLORIDA CRACKING DOWN ON ANIMAL CRUELTY. GOVERNOR DESANTIS SIGNING THOSE BILLS INTO LAW TODAY. CALEB CALIFANO EXPLAINS TROOPERS LAW AND DEXTER’S LAW, WHICH HONOR TWO DOGS AND PROMISED TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR OFFENDERS. GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS SIGNED TWO NEW BILLS ON ANIMAL RIGHTS INTO LAW THIS MORNING. ONE OF THEM MAKES IT A THIRD DEGREE FELONY OFFENSE TO RESTRAIN DOGS OUTSIDE DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.
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2 weeks ago |
wpbf.com | Caleb Califano
Families attending high school graduations in St. Lucie County this year will notice a new addition at the entrance: metal detectors.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 The security upgrade is part of a broader safety initiative by St. Lucie Public Schools, aimed at ensuring a smooth and secure experience for the thousands of students and families celebrating at the county fairgrounds.Superintendent Dr. Jon Prince said the district’s growing population makes safety...
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2 weeks ago |
wpbf.com | Caleb Califano
South Florida is once again seeing a surge in heat as summer approaches, and experts are reminding residents to take steps to stay safe.Health officials say one of the most effective ways to avoid heat-related illness is by limiting time outdoors, especially during the hottest parts of the day. For those who must be outside, they recommend wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing and taking frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.Staying hydrated is also crucial.
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3 weeks ago |
wpbf.com | Caleb Califano
The Martin County School District and Sheriff’s Office say they have reached a tentative agreement to continue stationing school resource officers on public school campuses, following overnight negotiations.Under the new deal, the school district will contribute approximately $4.5 million, while the sheriff’s office will pay about $4 million toward the program.The agreement comes after Sheriff John Budensiek had previously claimed the district was considering “non-law enforcement options” for...
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Students still making their way to this memorial here on the campus of Florida State. Classes are cancelled today after yesterday’s shooting. @WPBF25News https://t.co/QJ1Vuzbxfg
Hundreds of nurses are gathering for a rally in West Palm Beach in support of a local nurse after she was brutally beaten by a patient at Palms West Hospital in Wellington. @WPBF25News https://t.co/xhx0r21oQk
Major warehouse fire in West Palm Beach off of S Dixie and Claremore. Firefighters asking people to avoid the area. @WPBF25News https://t.co/iUxP2txU9z