Law enforcement agencies have reported an uptick in car break-ins. Here are some tips on avoiding a car break-in:





• Never leave valuables out on your seat, dashboard or floor
• Always lock your door even at home, where most unlocked vehicle burglaries happen
• Secure purses, laptops, backpacks and shopping bags in the trunk
• Don't leave your keys in the car

If your vehicle is broken into, report it to law enforcement even if nothing significant was taken

We are pleased to report that the Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty program in late 2021 was successful. 

Over 1,000 code enforcement liens were on residential and non-residential properties in unincorporated Palm Beach County when the program was introduced. 

As a result of the program, over 250 liens were forgiven, which allowed the property owners to obtain clear titles that would enable them to refinance or sell their properties. 

One particular case in South County involved Astro Auto Salvage located on Military Trail in Delray Beach. After decades of code enforcement issues, the program provided the property owner an opportunity to correct several violations, and the lien (over $1 million) was forgiven. The new owners are planning a self-storage facility that will be more conducive to the area. 

The county recently renewed a lease agreement with the City of Boca Raton for over seven acres of oceanfront property at South Beach Park in Boca Raton. 

In 1972, the county purchased the property and leased it to the city for 50 years which expires on March 7, 2022. The new lease is for 20 years with two 20-year renewal options. 

South Beach Park is a true treasure for the area featuring a life-guarded beach, restrooms, picnic facilities and parking. 

South Beach Park Pavilion in the 1970's

South Beach Park Pavilion now

Black History Month is an annual celebration started by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926 dedicated to honoring African Americans and raising awareness of Black history.

Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. 

This year's theme is "Black Health and Wellness" that acknowledges the legacy of Black scholars in Western medicine and nontraditional practitioners such as midwives, naturopaths and herbalists. 

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.

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The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program is a local nonprofit that collaborates with community advocates and professional staff providing a powerful voice for abused and neglected children in our community.

GAL volunteers work with a multi-disciplinary team that includes a lawyer who advocates for each child's services and support.

The Board of County Commissioners supported the new GAL license plate, recognizing the "Heartfelt Child Advocacy" program and recruitment and training of its volunteers. 

The Jupiter and Lake Worth Railway ran 7.5 miles from Jupiter Inlet to the north end of Lake Worth. On July 4, 1889, the railroad began operation as Lake Worth pioneers celebrated with a free ride to Jupiter. 

In 1893, an article in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine dubbed the line the “Celestial Railroad” because it stopped at Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Juno. Mars and Venus were freight stops for loading pineapples, coconuts, citrus and other locally grown produce. 

In 1893, Henry Flagler used the railroad to haul lumber and supplies to build the Royal Poinciana Hotel on Palm Beach. Bankruptcy and Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railroad ended the Celestial Railroad’s operations in April 1895.