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Hap Erstein reviews some of the newest films, and they are actually at theaters! 05.02.2021 10:26 ↓

This week, Hap looks at "Locked Down," "Malcolm and Marie" and "St. Maude."

Jonathan Jones is a candidate for the West Palm Beach City Commission 05.02.2021 20:20 ↓

Jones is challenging Joe Peduzzi for the District 4 seat on the commission.

West Palm Beach Commissioner Joe Peduzzi runs for re-election 05.02.2021 11:15 ↓

Peduzzi speaks to us for our Election Spotlight series in the race for the District 4 seat on the West Palm Beach City Commission.

All-star cast in "The Little Things" at theaters and streaming 29.01.2021 16:50 ↓

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his take on "The Little Things" with Jared Leto, Denzel Washington and Rami Malek, along with other films.

Jupiter Police Chief Dan Kerr is retiring in February 28.01.2021 21:46 ↓

Chief Kerr talks about the importance of community involvement, his time with the Jupiter PD and introduces us to the incoming chief for Protecting the Palm Beaches.

Wallethub's Jill Gonzalez shares details on the Best Retirement States List 25.01.2021 6:51 ↓

While it's no surprise that Florida ranks #1 overall again for folks wanting to retire in 2021, our state is below average for health care.

Hap Erstein looks at three movies for us, including a drama starring Casey Affleck 22.01.2021 11:09 ↓

Jason Segel is also in the film "Our Friend," which is the one new offering at theaters, but also on Demand. Hap also shares his take on a documentary about the killing of journalist Jamal Khasoggi.

Mrs. Florida 2016 Karyn Turk is protesting Bed, Bath & Beyond 22.01.2021 8:34 ↓

Turk talks about the Saturday protest in Boca Raton over the retailer dropping My Pillow products.

Pro-Trump activist Willy Guardiola organizes a welcome party for Trump 19.01.2021 11:36 ↓

Guardiola is the same man who made national headlines when he said that something would happen to keep Joe Biden from being inaugurated as the country's 46th President. He talks about that as well.

Amazon Prime has the lock on the majority of new releases this week. 15.01.2021 17:45 ↓

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein reviews "Sylvie's Love," "Herself" and "MLK-FBI" all streaming from home.

West Palm Beach VA Spokeswoman Kenita Tills on COVID vaccine for veterans 12.01.2021 12:30 ↓

She says walk-ins will be accepted for veterans ages 75 and up.

Somehow Hap Erstein has found some movies to talk about this week! 08.01.2021 12:28 ↓

Hear his reviews of "Pieces of a Woman," "The White Tiger" and "Some Kind of Heaven."

Sheriff Bradshaw joins us for Protecting the Palm Beaches 07.01.2021 7:43 ↓

The sheriff talks about a police impersonation scam that continues to target locals, COVID-19 vaccine distribution and how PBSO will manage traffic and other issues once Pres. Trump becomes a full-time Palm Beach resident.

Hap Erstein's Best Films of 2020 & some new films 31.12.2020 23:37 ↓

Hap reviews "Soul" and "Let Them All Talk," plus he shares his top 10 films of 2020.

Several new movies are coming out for Christmas and Hap Erstein takes a look at them 23.12.2020 18:27 ↓

Leading the way this week is "Wonder Woman 1984," which is being released both in theaters and on HBOMax simultaneously.

Hap Erstein tells us about films starring George Clooney, Chadwick Boseman and others 18.12.2020 19:56 ↓

Hap says Boseman could receive a posthumous Oscar for his performance in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and Clooney stars in "Midnight Sky."

Boca Raton Police Spokeswoman Jessica Desir 17.12.2020 10:20 ↓

Desir talks about online shopping safety this holiday season, among other topics.

Hap Erstein shares his take on the latest films, including one based on a recent Broadway hit 11.12.2020 21:18 ↓

"Prom" is now playing at theaters and streaming at home. Other films Hap reviews this week include one that takes a look at the U.S.P.S.'s efforts to connect kids to Santa Claus.

Palm Springs Police Chief Ceccarelli talks Stuff-A-Cruiser and porch pirates 10.12.2020 12:44 ↓

Chief Ceccarelli joins us for Protecting the Palm Beaches.

Amanda Schumacher Talks About the Holiday Give Back 08.12.2020 5:37 ↓

Schumacher, the vice president of Schumacher Automotive, shares details about a $70,000 giveaway to 14 local charities.

Salvation Army of Palm Beach County Spokesman Frank Marangos 07.12.2020 12:12 ↓

Frank talks about the record-setting $300,000 raised during Giving Tuesday, with the help of two local organizations.

Hap Erstein reviews the newest films playing on your own screen 25.11.2020 10:49 ↓

Reviews this weekend include "Hillbilly Elegy" from Ron Howard and a documentary on Frank Zappa.

Ava Parker, Pres. of Palm Beach State College 20.11.2020 10:19 ↓

Pres. Parker reacts to word of a no-confidence vote against her by the union that represents professors at the college.

Hap Erstein reviews "The Last Vermeer" and other films 20.11.2020 14:19 ↓

Longtime local film critic Erstein shares his take on the newest movies.

Nick LaRocca, President of the United Faculty of Palm Beach State College 20.11.2020 13:46 ↓

LaRocca talks about an announcement coming on Monday regarding a vote of no confidence against the current President of Palm Beach State College, Ava Parker.