Christy Waite
Education Reporter at WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)
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wptv.com | Christy Waite
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A special groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning in Port St. Lucie for a military veteran receiving a new home. Helping a Hero and Mattamy Homes, which team up to help severely injured veterans, were on hand for the event held in the Tradition community. The new house is being built for Cpl. Sue Crutchfield, a double amputee who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan. Her team was on a mission when they hit two land mines.
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1 month ago |
wptv.com | Christy Waite
JUPITER, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., held the first of three town halls on Tuesday morning. In a politically divided crowd, we found supporters of the Republican congressman and others who showed up to ask tough questions about recent national policy decisions. WATCH: Attendees share their concerns with WPTV US Rep Brian Mast hosts town hall in Jupiter “When my congressman is here, of course I am going to be here to back him up,” Willy Guardiloa said.
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wptv.com | Christy Waite
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wflx.com | Christy Waite
April is World Autism Month, and The Learning Academy in Jupiter is taking the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for its students with autism spectrum disorder. On April 26, the school will hold its biggest fundraising event of the year—a spectacular online auction and gala at Eastpointe Country Club. The Learning Academy, a charter school serving students aged 3-21, is located on the state-of-the-art Els Center of Excellence campus, built by the Els for Autism Foundation.
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wptv.com | Christy Waite
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A food fight is brewing in Tallahassee over ultra processed foods being served in Florida public schools. Senate Bill 1826 was filed by Republican Senator Jonathan Martin. The bill would pull ultra processed foods and snacks from schools during school hours. The bill is being met with pushback from both state senators and lobbyists. Some state senators said the bill's language is too vague and doesn't give a clear definition of what is considered to be ultra processed foods.
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