On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, host Chris sits down with Alexandria Ayala Long, CEO of the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, to discuss the growing housing crisis, the changing face of homelessness, and the collaborative efforts working to make a difference across the community. Alexandria shares how the organization's annual Mayor's Ball brought together nearly 500 community leaders and raised approximately $500,000 to support housing assistance, emergency rental funding, an

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, host Chris Moody sits down with Doug Barrow, independent candidate for Florida House District 94, to discuss his campaign, his priorities for Palm Beach County, and his vision for a more community-focused approach to government. A business owner with a background in the hospitality industry, Barrow shares what inspired him to run for office and why he believes local politics should prioritize people over party lines. He discusses his positions on res

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, host Chris Moody sits down with Elizabeth Holmes, candidate for Florida House District 94 and a Palm Beach County educator with 16 years of teaching experience, to discuss her journey into politics and the issues she believes are most important to local families. Holmes shares how her experiences in the classroom inspired her to run for office, from witnessing the challenges students face to confronting low teacher pay and the growing cost of living.

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with Amy Kight, CEO of Bush Wildlife Sanctuary, to explore the vital work being done to protect and rehabilitate Palm Beach County's wildlife. Amy shares her lifelong passion for animals and the more than 20 years she has spent at Bush Wildlife, from animal care and education to executive leadership. She takes us behind the scenes of what happens when an injured wild animal arrives at the sanctuary—from the initial examination and diagnos

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, I sit down with Travis Conway, Executive Director of the Edna Runner Education Center, to learn how a longtime Jupiter community institution is expanding its mission and changing the lives of local children. Named after Travis's aunt, Edna Runner—known as the "unofficial Black mayor of Jupiter"—the center has spent nearly 40 years providing education, support, mentorship, and a safe haven for children and families in the Limestone Creek community. Tr

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with West Palm Beach community advocate and Flagler Drive Preservation Initiative founder Linda Grosz for an in-depth conversation about the rapid growth and development reshaping the city. Linda shares her perspective from the North End, where new high-rise developments and construction are transforming the waterfront. She discusses the challenges residents are experiencing, from traffic and parking to road conditions, construction impac