Hometown Hero Award Finalists
This award honors a dedicated community member whose work protects, heals, and strengthens our community. Nominees may include first responders, medical professionals, elected officials, civil servants, journalists, and other community members serving Palm Beach County. Through their commitment and compassion, they inspire others to care, act, and make a difference.
1. Jessica Arnold, Toxi Taxi
Jessica Arnold founded Toxi Taxi, a locally owned golf-cart transportation service that gives people a safe way to travel between restaurants, bars, concerts, and events in areas like Abacoa in Jupiter. Since launching it in 2023, Arnold has provided thousands of rides, often staying late or waiving fares when someone’s safety was at risk. By combining impaired-driving prevention with support for local businesses and community events, she has created a trusted neighborhood service built around safety, accessibility, and care.
2. Ashley Glass, WPTV-TV
Ashley Glass’s work is an example of how journalism can help a community heal, stay safe, and feel seen. In Glass’s WPTV documentaries Jupiter Lost Boys and GROOMED: Surviving Epstein, she handled stories of profound loss and trauma with exceptional care while raising awareness about boating safety and child protection. Her service also extends beyond the newsroom through severe-weather coverage, veterans’ ceremonies, and youth-advocacy initiatives that strengthen the community in the Northern Palm Beaches.
3. Carolyn Mollo, Jupiter Medical Center
Carolyn Mollo is a critical care nurse practitioner (APRN) at Jupiter Medical Center and the founder of Clarity Health Navigation Services. In the ICU, Mollo manages complex cases, performs advanced procedures, and responds to emergencies throughout the hospital; through Clarity, she helps patients and families understand diagnoses, evaluate treatment options, and navigate difficult medical decisions. Her combination of clinical expertise and compassionate advocacy brings clarity and reassurance to people during some of their most frightening moments.
