Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Jupiter.
When Gabriella Obregon’s car hit a highway barrier on Florida’s Turnpike last weekend, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue helped her and her two dogs by carrying them to safety—a move she said showed true calm and care.
Jeff George, convicted in the 2009 overdose death of a 24-year-old customer, was resentenced in Palm Beach County court and will soon be released after 13 years—he apologized to the victim's family during the hearing.
Doctors urge vaccination as Florida has reported four measles cases—including two in South Florida and none in Palm Beach—and national totals have reached 1,288.
Local experts warn that summer travel and low vaccination rates—factors that help spread the virus—could soon lead to local cases.
Mondelēz Global LLC recalled four sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches on Tuesday, July 8 because a labeling mistake left out peanuts—posing a life-threatening risk to those with allergies.
Consumers in Florida and nationwide should dispose of any recalled products if they are allergic to peanuts.
USA Today named Jupiter Dog Beach the best dog-friendly beach in the nation for the second year.
The 2.5-mile beach at 48 Ocean Blvd.—known for its pet rules and clean-up efforts by Friends of Jupiter Beach—has been a summer haven for dog lovers since 1989.
Shake, Rattle, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Charity Event
4-6 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Enjoy live music by The Cytokines while supporting neurological disorder programs.
Sea Turtle Safari - Women's Dive Day
9 AM - 2 PM — Jupiter Scuba Diving — Ticket includes dives and gear — Experience breathtaking dives with majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat.
EC- Wonders of Woodworking
9 AM - 12 PM — Jupiter Christian School - East Campus — Enroll for hands-on woodworking fun — Where little hands build big dreams with safe tool use.
Wine Wednesdays at Cooper’s Hawk
5-7 p.m. — Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — Supports local causes — Raise a glass and make a difference every Wednesday with wine specials and community support.
Abacoa Food Truck Invasion
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Downtown Abacoa — Free entry — Enjoy gourmet food trucks and live music in a vibrant outdoor setting.
The Trident Trail Races
12 PM – 12 PM — Jupiter Ridge Natural Area — Entry Fee $68-$140 — Experience a challenging trail race through Florida's rare Coastal Scrub habitat.
Jupiter Lighthouse Sunset Tour
7-8 p.m. — Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum — $25 per person — Climb 105 steps for spectacular sunset views and enjoy a complimentary appetizer voucher.
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