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Jean-Marie Nacer

Jean-Marie Nacer is a wife and mother who holds a Master’s degree. The unprecedented times have jolted her into the field of writing about local community happenings.

Palm Beach County Officials buck the CDC on masks at Mayor’s Ball

The CDC recommends mask-wearing indoors in public at a COVID-19 community level of high. However, many county officials were seen bucking this CDC guidance with over 750 attendees at the event. While current CDC criteria indicated that Palm Beach…

Homeschooling on the rise in Florida, fresh from FPEA Orlando convention

Families from across Florida and other states gathered at the Florida Parent-Educators Association (FPEA) 34th convention this past Memorial Day weekend to share knowledge, inspiration, and support for home education. From infants to grandparents,…

Florida needs a doctor in the House: Dr. Saulis Banionis for District 93

Opinions are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of PBCJolt With the last two years of a pandemic plaguing political decisions, voters may find it refreshing to have a medical doctor representing them in the Florida House…

Confusion clarified on school district’s restraint policy for students with disabilities

embers of our community have expressed outrage and concern about The School District of Palm Beach County's Policy on the use of restraint for students with disabilities. A petition with Change.org titled "End Mechanical Restraints Against the…

County Commission dumps extended-term limits, non-voting countywide mayor

Following a contentious four-hour discussion on workforce and affordable housing, worn down Palm Beach County Commissioners quickly and unanimously dismissed any talk to contemplate extending their term limits. The commissioners agreed that it’s not…

Palm Beach County and Dr. Alonso respond to new COVID-19 guidance

This past week brought back to back days of changing guidance for COVID-19 response measures, one set from the State of Florida and the other from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The State of Florida released new COVID-19…

Johnny Meier: Small business owner for Wellington Village Council 2022

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author. Just about three weeks remain before the March 8, 2022 election for the Wellington Village Council, and Johnny Meier wants your vote for him to serve in Council Seat 3. Johnny Meier is running…

Palm Beach County “mask requirement” lifted using “projected” data

With the stroke of a pen from the unelected County Administrator Verdenia Baker and Palm Beach County still at a “high” transmission rate for COVID-19, the “Mask Requirement” policy was repealed on Friday, February 11, 2022, with an effective date…

Resident questions legality and inclusiveness of County’s mask policy

The Palm Beach County "Mask Requirement" policy contradicts CDC guidance for those with certain medical conditions (see screenshot attached). It threatens trespass from law enforcement for anyone who does not comply. Additionally, Palm Beach…