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West Palm Beach Community Events Manager Mary Pinak joins us to talk about what's new at the GreenMarket opening on Saturday October 7th for the 29th season.

Sheriff Bradshaw updates us on PBSO's body cam program, the situation involving parts being stolen off of Jeeps at PBIA and other locations, the agency's National Night Out event and Halloween safety.

Florida State Rep. Kelly Skidmore tells us about a town hall event on Tuesday, October 3rd in Delray Beach and shares details about some upcoming bills that may be discussed and possibly voted on during the session which begins in Tallahassee on January 9th.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his take on the new sci-fi action thriller about artificial intelligence. In addition to "The Creator," Hap reviews "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" and his art house pick, "Cassandro." We also give honorable mentions to "Saw X," "The Blind" and "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie."

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein reviews: "Dumb Money" and "Expendables 4" which are new in theaters this weekend. He also tells us about "A Million Miles Away" on Prime.

Hap Erstein returns from his latest world tour to spend some time with us talking movies. He reviews these films: "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah" "Sitting In Bars With Cake" "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3"

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his take on Will Farrell, Jamie Foxx and others in "Strays." Other films reviewed and discussed: "Gran Turismo" "Blue Beetle" "Heart of Stone"

Longtime local film critic reviews: "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" "Jules" "Paradise"

The South Florida lawmaker talks about affordable housing legislation that was taken up and passed this year, among other topics.

The chief talks about back to school traffic, a police department expansion in the works, a TikTok challenge involving kids stealing cars and a Movie Night and Coffee with a Cop event in Palm Springs.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein reviews the following movies: "The Meg 2: The Trench" "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" "Shortcomings" "The Baker"

While none of these films is expected to beat out "Barbie" at the box office this weekend, there are several new choices: "Haunted Mansion" "They Cloned Tyrone" "The Baker" "Talk To Me" "Theater Camp" "Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia"

According to reports, many people around the country plan to see both "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" back-to-back. Hap Erstein shares his take on both films (spoiler alert: He liked them both). He also reviews an art house pick titled "Gold Brick."

Last year, he did it with "Top Gun: Maverick," and now Tom Cruise is expected to fill the seats again with Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1." Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his take on the film, along with "Miracle Club," which is also at theaters and Netflix comedy "The Outlaws."

Eight South Florida high school graduates were surprised over the weekend when they each received $20,000 in college scholarships from Florida Power & Light. The students showed up on Saturday to Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach, not knowing what to expect. FPL's Whitney Cunningham Walker says all eight of the winners took part in a program that aims to get more minorities involved in STEM ca...

Longtime local critic Hap Erstein shares his take on "Joy Ride" and a couple of movies on streamers, "Run Rabbit Run" and "World's Best." Honorable mentions to "Insidious: The Red Door" and "Sound of Freedom."

The Fourth of July Weekend is traditionally a busy one at theaters and this one is likely no exception. Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his take on "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," "Asteroid City," "No Hard Feelings" and the Mel Gibson film "Confidential Informant." Honorable mention this weekend to the animated "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken."

For Protecting the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw lays out the 'Facts vs. Fiction' regarding Florida's new gun law which takes effect July 1st. He also shares some safety tips ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein enjoyed "The Flash," with its multiple Bat Mans, or is it Bat Men? He also reviews Disney/Pixar's latest "Elemental" and a documentary about Marvel founder Stan Lee.

President of the JTRG, Albert Moreschi, talks about this year's Field Day at the Jupiter Civic Center, along the beach. Just like every year, it gives amateur or HAM radio operators practice in case they are called upon to help with communication in the event of a natural disaster. Moreschi also shares information about a recent hurricane simulation exercise in which several Palm Beach County offi...

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein talks about the new movie "Flamin' Hot," as well as "You Hurt My Feelings" starring Julia Louis Dreyfus and "Reality." And yes, we discuss "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" even though neither of us has seen it.

Florida Power & Light Community Relations Strategist Whitney Cunningham Walker talks about the event hosted at FPL's Command Center in West Palm Beach.

Sheriff Bradshaw talks about the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, how you can prepare and how PBSO prepares. He also discusses his re-election campaign, which is in full swing and a new mental health program the Sheriff's Office has launched with the help of Big Dog Rnahc Rescue.

Steve Mayer, head of Events and Entertainment for the National Hockey League, talks about the concert and viewing party before, during and after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Las Vegas Golden Knights. He is also the Executive Producer of the “Quest for the Stanley Cup” docuseries, which airs on ESPN+ and ESPN 2.

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his take on "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," along with the latest adaptation of the Stephen King short story "The Boogeyman" and he takes a look at the new documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore."