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Martin County wildlife trapper Mike Kimmel talks humane ways to kill an iguana 03.06.2021

Kimmel says stories like the one out of Lake Worth Beach, where a guy is charged for torturing an iguana to death, give guys like him a bad name. He also talks about the 2021 Python Challenge.

It could be a busy holiday weekend at movie theaters for the first time in over a year 28.05.2021

Longtime movie critic Hap Erstein shares his reviews for "A Quiet Place II" and "Cruella" among others.

FEMA official talks about importance of flood insurance during Hurricane Season 28.05.2021

David Maurstad is the Senior Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA. He advises Florida homeowners to check their insurance policies and make sure you have flood insurance in place BEFORE a storm threatens.

A full slate of movie reviews this week, including another horror film 21.05.2021

Hap Erstein tells us his thoughts on "The 100 Candles," "Georgetown" and others.

PBC Sheriff Bradshaw for Protecting the Palm Beaches 20.05.2021

The sheriff shares his thoughts on the new "Combatting Public Disorder" law, among other topics.

Hap Erstein actually reviews a horror film for us! Others too! 14.05.2021

Hap Erstein reviews "Those Who Wish Me Dead," "The Djinn" and "The Killing of Two Lovers." Honorable mentions for "Finding You," "Spiral: Saw" and "Profile."

McDonald's Hiring Week is May 16 through May 22 14.05.2021

Brent Upchurch and his family own 40 McDonald's franchises across the state, including over 30 in South Florida.

South Florida Fair President Vicki Chorus On "An Earthly A-Fair" 11.05.2021

The fair is back...the real South Florida Fair, as you typically know it in January. After the "mini" fair earlier this year, organizers are putting on the massive fair you're used to. Vicki tells us what to expect at the fair, which runs through May 23.

James "Bo Snerdley" Golden Talks About Podcast 11.05.2021

Golden spent over 30 years as call-screener and official "show observer" for Rush and is launching a 12-episode podcast titled “Rush Limbaugh: The Man Behind The Golden EIB Microphone” this week on the iHeartRadio app.

Amazon produces new Tom Clancy film but Billy Crystal's new film is in theaters 07.05.2021

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein shares his reviews of "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse" and a film called "Painkiller." "Here Today," which was written, directed and stars Crystal, gets an honorary mention since there was no screening.

Candidate files suit against Gov. DeSantis over vacant Congressional seat 30.04.2021

Rev. Elvin Dowling of West Palm Beach says the governor is violating three Constitutional amendments by not setting a date to fill the seat left vacant by the April 6 death of Alcee Hastings.

Critic Hap Erstein reviews some new films and tells us what he got wrong in his Oscars picks 30.04.2021

Almost everybody got the Best Actor award wrong, when Anthony Hopkins took it instead of the late Chadwick Boseman, but there were some other bad predictions. He's only human. Meanwhile, Hap takes a look at "The Virtuoso" and other movies at theaters.

Ticket resellers bought up 120 seats at upcoming Jimmy Buffett concerts in Delray Beach, but those tickets won't be accepted at the gate. 27.04.2021

Holland Ryan, Chief Operating Officer of Old School Square in Delray Beach says the legal department is working on the issue.

A video game gets a big screen makeover & the Oscars are this Sunday 23.04.2021

Longtime local film critic Hap Erstein reviews the latest films and makes his Oscar picks.

Deadline looms for Florida Prepaid College tuition plan 23.04.2021

Meredith Westheimer is a spokesperson for the Florida Prepaid College Board AND a beneficiary. We spoke with her on April 16, when there were two weeks left for open enrollment. Now, there's only one week to lock in today's tuition prices for your child.

Hap Erstein talks about a new Morgan Freeman film and others 16.04.2021

He reviews "Vanquish," along with Netflix original movie "Thunder Force," which features an actor from Riviera Beach. There is also a drama starring comedic actor Ed Helms.

Maia Sutton with Insurify on the cities with the greatest increase in rent values 16.04.2021

Seven Florida cities are on a list of the Top 20, including Palm Beach Gardens at #1.

Jupiter Police Chief David England for Protecting the Palm Beaches 15.04.2021

Chief England took the helm of the Jupiter PD in February and talks about several topics including the latest crime stats, a change in how crime stats will be tracked from now on and officers taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Palm Beach County's State Attorney reacts to the death of Bernie Madoff 15.04.2021

Dave Aronberg calls Palm Beach "Ground Zero" for Madoff's Ponzi scheme, the largest in history.

Former Florida Congressman Tom Rooney says he may run for statewide office 14.04.2021

Rooney spent 10 years in Congress, and says now may be the time to get back into politics as Florida's Agriculture Commissioner.

VA Medical Center's Outreach Coordinator Buzz Bryan 12.04.2021

Bryan talks about the SAVE LIVES Act, which lets ALL veterans, their spouses and caregivers have access to the COVID-19 vaccine through VA clinics.

Colin Farrell is back in theaters only with "Voyagers" 09.04.2021

Hap Erstein reviews "Voyagers," "Moffie" and "Audrey," a film about Audrey Hepburn.

State Rep. Matt Willhite is running for PBC Commission 02.04.2021

Willhite, a Democrat, represents District 86 in Tallahassee and wants the seat currently held by County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay.

"Godzilla Vs. Kong" hits theaters AND HBO Max 02.04.2021

Critic Hap Erstein also takes a look at "French Exit" and his Art House Pick "Better Days." We also talk about a new horror film called "The Unholy" and William Shatner in an aging comedy called "Senior Moments." That one is in theaters and streaming, while "The Unholy" is a theater-only release.

Palm Springs Police Chief Ceccarelli joins us for Protecting the Palm Beaches 01.04.2021

Chief Ceccarelli updates us on vaccines for officers, approved purchases for the agency and more.

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