Interview & Analysis: Nobel Peace Prize, Israel-Hamas Peace & Gov't Shutdown w/Jon Decker

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

As we reflect on those we’ve lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. The average age of the fallen is 42; the average tour-of-duty is 12 years. In addition to losing 72 law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty this year, there are 49 widows and 125 children who lost a parent. Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them.

Given that this is Hamas’ charter...given that Hamas has carried out the greatest atrocities against the Jewish people since the Holocaust...given that Hamas remains the next-door neighbor of Israel and has made clear that they don’t believe in ceasefires or peaceful solutions... It’s appropriate to take their words at face value. They don’t intend for peace. They’re simply regrouping. Today is a great day, make no mistake, but this isn’t the end because for those who believe as Hamas believes, the end is Jihad. Which means our willingness to keep the peace by keeping Islamic terrorists at bay will be the key to maintaining it.

The average Floridian with poor credit must work an additional 2.5 years to simply account for added expense compared with someone who has excellent credit.

Effectively, in a polarized America, where partisan divides fuel everything from family feuds to social snubs, bumper stickers aren’t going to sway anyone to your position, however they may result in more hostility being directed towards you.

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

Here we are entering day seven of the federal government shutdown. Also known as the seventh consecutive day that you wouldn’t have known that there’s a partial government shutdown unless you’d heard it in the news.

While several weeks remain in this year’s hurricane season, it’s safe to say that with only nine named storms and four hurricanes to date, about half of what the preseason forecasts predicted, this year’s hurricane season will turn out to be far less active than the above average projections.

Do you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. CDC data shows an average of 37% of adults failing to sleep a minimum of seven hours per day – the recommended level to maintain optimum health.