Famed Erin Brockovich to address Acreage cancer cluster

WEST PALM BEACH - Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, made famous by Julia Roberts' portrayal of her in 2000, will be addressing Acreage residents' concerns 7 p.m. Thursday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., in West Palm Beach.

The Florida Department of Health is in its second phase of studying whether a cancer cluster exists in the Acreage. While the Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently released a report stating the ground water in the Acreage showed no signs of made-made contamination.

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Although not a native Floridian, Wellington/Royal Palm Beach Forum reporter Nadia Sorocka has called Florida her home for most of her life. She went to school in Palm Beach County graduating from John I. Leonard High School and Palm Beach State College. After receiving her Associate of Art degree she attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Communications in 2004.

Nadia was able to combine her two passions - education and journalism - when she became a staff writer for Forum Publishing Group. Her column, Class Notes, allowed her to voice concerns with the education system as well as highlight positive aspects.

In February 2011 she became the reporter for the Wellington and Royal Palm Forums. She enjoys getting to know the people who call the western communities their home.

She may reached at nxsorocka@tribune.com or 561-351-6112.