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John Kazanjian says morale is down at the PBC School District Police Dept. and brings up other issues that bring safety into the conversation when it comes to local students. But the School District says they're not going to merge with any other agencies.

Morgan is one of three candidates running for the open seat on the Commission.

Diaz is one of three candidates running for this open seat on the Commission.

Pastor Walker has run two times previously for the City Commission and tries again this time around.

Hap Erstein with PalmBeachArtsPaper.com reviews Amazon Prime film "I Want You Back" along with theater films such as "Dog" and "Uncharted." Also a look at his Art House Pick, "Jockey."

Kaufer is a third-term councilmember, and one of three candidates for Jupiter Mayor in the March Municipal election.

Gallagher is one non-councilmember running for Mayor on the Jupiter Town Council in the March Municipal election.

Marmo talks about the show and Lenny Bruce, a highly controversial entertainer in the 1960s. The show runs Feb. 18 - 20.

Hap Erstein reviews "Death On The Nile" and "Marry Me. Also, we pay some attention to Liam Neeson's latest film, "Blacklight," which looks more like "Taken 4"...or is it "Taken 7" by now?

Florida Atlantic University's Director of Emergency Management Jaeson Weber talks about the importance of the Alert System and the testing of the system.

This is the weekend that the moon falls! Okay, not exactly but it is the weekend we get the film "Moonfall" at theaters. Hap Erstein reviews that one, which has a huge cast, as well as "Jackass Forever" and an Art House Pick.

There are no new commercial releases at movie theaters this weekend but film critic Hap Erstein has found some streaming choices for you. They include "The Hand of God," "Flee" and "Confession." We also found a family film that came out last week and starring Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid, called "The Tiger Rising."

"Encanto" has just left theaters, but you'll find it on Disney+. Hap also shares his take on "Licorice Pizza" and "Red Rocket."

SFC Steven Gibson, a Jupiter Recruiting Station Commander and Capt. Sam Firkins, Company Commander for Jupiter, share details about the $50,000 in incentives being offered for 6-year active duty recruits, and $20,000 in incentives for U.S. Army Reserve recruits.

Vicki shares details about this year's South Florida Fair and its theme "Rockin' Robots." Listen for information on parking, special days to save, etc.

Chief Shannon advises residents not to get too complacent, even those in gated communities, when it comes to locking their car doors. He also discusses what it takes to prepare his team for two big events coming to the City of Palm Beach Gardens in the next month, Arti-Gras and the Honda Classic.

Mayor Scott Singer, who serves as President of the Florida League of Mayors, is sharing information with his peers from across the country, including details about Boca Raton's condo recertification program. It's the strictest in the nation. Several other topics tackled in this interview.

Hap Erstein with PalmBeachArtsPaper.com reviews "Scream," as well as "Belle," "The Surprise Visit" and "Shattered."

Cherylanne Gengel is the mother of Britney Gengel, who died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake while doing missionary work with orphaned children. She formed the Be Like Brit Foundation, which built a 19,000 square foot orphanage in Haiti and soon those kids will be able to get schooling in South Florida.

Among the bills the Palm Beach County Republican is sponsoring this year is HB479, which would further regulate the sober home industry.

In addition to Hap Erstein's 10 best films from last year, the longtime local film critic reviews "The 355," "The Tender Bar" and "Parallel Mothers."

Bradshaw talks about the issue with a group out of Miami that encourages dirt bike riders and others to engage in reckless driving on our roadways. He shares his agency's procedures for when to pursue someone on the roads and what's on the horizon at PBSO in 2022.

Hap Erstein is back with a look at "The Matrix Resurrections," "Don't Look Up" and Denzel Washington in "The Tragedy of McBeth."

211 of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast Community Relations Specialist Patrice Schroeder talks about the services offered by 211 in the area and around the state.

Hap Erstein says watching Spidey's old villains showing back up makes "Spider-Man: No Way Home" a fun movie. He also reviews "Nightmare Alley" with a huge cast, "The Kings Man" and Art House Pick "Swan Song."