Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Jupiter.
Jupiter police have launched a free online e-bike safety course that takes 45 minutes and teaches riders of all ages about local laws and sharing the road with drivers + pedestrians as the school year nears; the first five young participants finishing by Sept.
15 will be randomly selected for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Rock legend Deep Purple will perform live at Hard Rock Live on Aug.
9 with special guests Kansas. The concert will offer fans a chance to experience hard rock history in Jupiter.
Palm Beach County schools lost 7,000 students last year, slashing their budget by $100 million, and they expect to lose 2,900 more, so officials are urging voter support in the November referendum to fund teacher raises and school programs (including improved campus safety).
Palm Beach County schools will deploy 15 smaller buses in August to cover 75 routes and ease a driver shortage.
Officials say the buses seating 14 students and a driver can be operated by those with a standard Class E license to reduce costs.
Florida health officials confirmed 254 cyclospora cases since May 1 and two deaths in patients with underlying conditions (both in Michigan) amid the outbreak.
They advise washing hands and produce carefully to prevent further infections.
Consumer Reports warns that common head lice treatments are less effective as kids return to school.
Experts urge parents in Jupiter to use alternative methods like wet combing & washing hair with conditioner since off-the-shelf remedies may not work as expected.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County advised against swimming at Dubois Park after water samples taken Aug.
3 showed high levels of enterococcus bacteria — a sign of contamination from heavy usage and runoff. The advisory will remain until new tests show safer levels.
Backyard astronomers in Jupiter have a unique sky show on Wednesday, Aug.
12, including a planetary alignment before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse mid-day, and a peak Perseid meteor shower under an ideal new-moon night. Check local weather and dark sky spots to enjoy this celestial event.
George Lombard Jr. homered in his Major League debut for the Yankees on Tuesday, Aug.
4 against the Cardinals while his brother Jacob hit a homer for Single-A Jupiter to secure a 5-3 win using his second at-bat. Their family witnessed the historic moment in different stadiums.
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