Inside West Palm Beach

People agree an important measure of a city's maturity is it's focus on Public Safety. After all, looking after the well being of residents is at the core of any community. Today, we're looking at West Palm Beach's Fire Department with Chief Diana Matty. We'll learn what makes this team of professionals so strong and learn some surprising facts about them along the way.

Art can be a glue that brings a community together. Today, we're going to meet an artist whose striking work and unusual technique create images that give thoughtful perspective and create discourse throughout the community. You'll meet artist Harold Claudio, an artist whose stunning portraits have people talking.

What makes a community like ours truly healthy? What factors shape the physical health of our residents and is there more to being healthy than just the number of doctors and hospitals nearby? We'll talk to Quantum Foundation, a group that actively fights to improve the factors that impact health in our community, and learn how their efforts may eventually open the door to a better, healthier life for us all.

If you've lived in South Florida long enough, you've heard about a major film or TV show that was produced locally. These productions can involve many people and bring significant money to the local economy. How do these movie makers find their way to West Palm Beach, and who makes sure the balance between movie magic and local life is undisturbed? With Palm Beach County Film Commission's Michelle Hillery and AJ Jordat.

A fast-growing city like West Palm Beach faces many challenges. It's not easy to keep up with the demands of a diverse and expanding population. City government must be ready to change with short notice, and department leaders must be on their toes to keep their respective teams up to date.
Today, we'll talk with a leader that knows all about dealing with change, and how his department is positioning itself for the future.  We have a conversation with Chief Of Police Tony Araujo.

Everyone agrees that our City is at the center of a development boom that few other communities will ever experience. But what is less obvious is just how much planning and pre-planning goes into every project. How does a project go from conception to completion in West Palm Beach? Find out who makes sure a new building fits into our community, and how can residents become part of the planning process. With Ana Maria Aponte and Armando Fana.

Some say the character of city can be framed by the art they choose to display. West Palm is no exception, with a good deal of beautiful, world-class art sprinkled throughout the community. How does the art get there? How is it selected? And what art have you not yet discovered?

This year's July 4th celebration in West Palm Beach promises to be bigger and better than any that came before! Learn what is going to make this year so special and get tips to make the most of a spectacular holiday event. With Angela Poco.

West Palm Beach has great tropical beauty. That's the reason why many of us call this home. But beauty is very fragile. Careless hands can cover the landscape with trash and refuse ... and someone has to pick it up. Today we're going to learn about a local team that works to keep West Palm Beach Beautiful. And YOU can be a part.

South Floridians know the drill: Hurricane season is around the corner and it's time to prepare. Some folks take it to heart while some don't. But there's no ignoring the fact: being prepared makes dealing with a storm easier and less stressful. It also improves the chances you'll get through will minimal impact to your home and family. Today, we're going to talk about what you really need to be ready should a storm come our way.