News
Welcome back, Stetters! For you today, exclusive news on downtown West Palm Beach’s future; a property tax boost of $400 million; a remembrance of Baby Mabel Rose; town halls for libraries; and investing in third spaces. 🏢 25-story buildings nixed Following public outcry, West P...
safety
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safety
A union representing West Palm Beach firefighters is raising concerns about staffing levels, arguing the department is not growing fast enough to keep pace with the city's population growth and ongoing development. Brian Lamb, president of IAFF Local 727, said the issue is not fi...
government
By Hilary Moore Hebert The future of the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park South hung in the balance this week, sparking a massive wave of advocacy from local riders and equestrian organizations. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Palm Beach County Commission chambers filled...
Local
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy in Wellington held its graduation ceremony. Participants and their guests enjoyed dinner and cake as they met some of the four-legged members of the PBSO team: therapy dogs Claire, Rin...
business
Opening in the fall of 2028, Related Ross’ Village Landing development will bring a new wave of business and community gathering spaces to Wellington. Developers from the company gave business and community leaders a closer look at their latest plans for the property off State Ro...
government
County commissioners do not want to let go of the Artistry Lakes land, even after an “aggressive” annexation from the Village of Wellington earlier this year. The Palm Beach County Commission has shot down a joint planning agreement over concerns it would lead to more unincorpora...
government
After a seven-figure contract and more than a dozen public meetings, county leaders say they are still not seeing a return on investment from the Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The Palm Beach County Commission refused to adopt the CTMP or even receive and file the ...
government
The Westlake City Council moved forward Tuesday, Sept. 1 with a plan to install automated school-zone speed cameras, but only after a debate over privacy, government surveillance and whether the city had adequately documented a speeding problem. Council members voted 5-0 on a fir...
government
Family Impact Palm Beach County, a local nonprofit that helps families through support and resources that empower them to thrive and prosper, held its country-themed Boots & Diamonds Gala on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The keynote speaker was School...
Local
Members of Family Church Wellington gathered for a historic groundbreaking on their new building Sunday, Aug. 30 at the church location at 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Family, friends and guests alike were welcomed to join in the fun, taking to the bounce houses and enjoying a barb...
schools
Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach has implemented a no-cellphone policy for upperclassmen, joining a growing number of schools across the country cracking down on smartphone use during the school day. The policy expands on a no-cell-phone rule the school's middle school has had...
Local
By Fiona Slusarev The Village of Wellington’s clock tower is lit purple every September, but many don’t understand why. The light of the tower recognizes Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, a medical condition that is likewise unfamiliar to many. One Wellington family has become...
Local
When former pastor Rev. Rainer Richter helped open the new Family Life Center at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington, he knew he wanted to use the space for a new way to serve families in the western communities. For nearly 20 years, the church has been bringing tog...
News
Royal Palm Beach residents will need to pay a higher property tax rate at some point, but a majority of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council believe the rate does not need to be changed now. The council, with updated financial data, is interested in reducing its proposed millage ...
