Members of the Arden Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors met for hours this week with attorneys to plan a legal challenge to an Oct. 7 ruling by Palm Beach County staff allowing the construction and expansion of the data center development known as Project Tango just west of the Arden comm...
schools
Present and future pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students living within the entire City of Westlake likely will be attending the three-story, 96,000-square-foot elementary school going up at the intersection of Persimmon Blvd. and Green Lane. The School District of Palm Be...
government
Wellington and Palm Beach County officials have agreed to scale back the scope of a controversial Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement (ISBA) after backlash from members of the Palm Beach County Commission. The original ISBA, approved by the Wellington Village Council in August,...
safety
The fast-growing popularity of e-bikes and other motorized micromobility devices continues to catch the attention of local leaders. To reduce the rising number of serious accidents among children using these modes of travel, Palm Beach County is pushing forward with a new ordinan...
safety
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Halloween weekend is bringing some changes to our weather across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Enjoy the better conditions early in the weekend, but keep an eye on the forecast as showers and storms become more likely by Sunday. FRIDAY – HALL...
Local
The Western Ride to benefit Donnah’s Fund at Women in Distress took place in Wellington on Sunday, Oct. 18. Community members turned out to support Donnah’s Fund through a bicycle ride offering three distances, 15 miles, 30 miles and 60 miles, something for every skill level. The...
schools
The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats (8-1), currently riding an eight-game winning streak, dominated the visiting Hawks from Seminole Ridge High School (1-8) by a score of 41-0 on Monday, Oct. 19 to claim the “Best in the West” reciprocal trophy. The game was delayed three d...
government
By Richard Tamborrino One of the most important items on the Nov. 3 general election ballot is Amendment 3, which would increase the homestead property tax exemption and lower Florida homeowners’ overall annual tax bill. On the surface, supporters are emphasizing direct tax relie...
government
While the national election is just days away, local municipal leaders are already preparing for their own campaigns next year in the Village of Royal Palm Beach and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. Qualifying for the position will take place in November. Royal Palm Beach has two ...
government
Government in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves has undergone numerous changes since a municipal election last March. One of its biggest restructuring efforts is still in dispute and may result in a costly legal battle. Former Town Manager Francine Ramaglia is suing the town over it...
News
As rumors are swirling that there are plans to redevelop the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach without public consent, local leaders are preparing to challenge an application that could build a residential community on the site. At the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting...
government
A key village board disagrees that residents in the Rustic Ranches neighborhood in western Wellington should be allowed to use more recreational vehicles (RVs) as temporary housing. Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday, Oct. 21 recommended denying approva...
parks
Two new roundabouts are coming to Wellington to improve traffic and safety in the community. Construction is currently underway on both projects: one at Lake Worth Road and 120th Avenue South, and one at the main entrance to Village Park on Pierson Road. “Roundabouts combine lowe...
