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Palm Springs International Film Festival Celebrates ‘I’m Still Here’ with Top Honors Amidst a Showcase of Global Talent

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Palm Springs International Film Festival, in its 36th year, has awarded top honors to the film “I’m Still Here,” directed by Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles. The film, which highlights the harrowing impact of dictatorship through a mother’s struggle to protect her family, claimed the FIPRESCI Prize from among 35 entries looking to compete in the Oscars’ International Feature Film category. A group of distinguished international film critics praised “I’m Still Here” for its honest and meticulous portrayal of an authoritarian regime’s encroachment on personal freedoms. They specifically noted the film’s … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Spotlights Repeat Allegations of Excessive Force by Palm Bay Police Officers

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PALM BAY, Fla. — A serious accusation of excessive police force has led to a federal lawsuit stemming from a 2021 incident in Palm Bay, where a police stop resulting in a man’s hospitalization has come under scrutiny. This case, which involves allegations of false arrest and undue aggression, spotlights ongoing concerns regarding law enforcement conduct within the Palm Bay Police Department. Scott MacIntyre became the subject of police attention while riding a segway in December 2022, which officers claimed was insufficiently lighted. According to MacIntyre’s lawyer, Daniel Faherty, the ensuing events escalated unnecessarily when … Read more

Palm Beach Prosecutor Alerts Public to Rising Jury Duty Phone Scam

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg is issuing an alert to residents about a growing fraud scheme involving jury duty impersonation. In recent times, there has been a surge in incidents where individuals receive fraudulent calls from scammers posing as local law enforcement officials. These impostors claim that the recipient has failed to appear for jury duty and that a warrant has subsequently been issued for their arrest. The callers then attempt to coerce their targets into sending money, purchasing gift cards, or divulging sensitive financial details to evade … Read more

Palm Beach Man Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Excessive Force By Sheriff’s Deputies After Violent Arrest Captured on Video

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Lake Worth Beach, Fla. — A Lake Worth Beach man, Christopher Connelly, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, alleging excessive force by deputies during a February incident that led to his hospitalization and later dropped charges. The encounter, partially captured on deputies’ body cameras and a neighbor’s cellphone, has sparked controversy and raised questions about law enforcement conduct. The lawsuit centers on an altercation that occurred just after midnight on Feb. 13, when Connelly visited his ex-girlfriend’s residence to retrieve personal items. Authorities were called to the … Read more