Wellington News
Wellington Regional Medical Center celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 2. The event included a salute to longtime hospital staff members, speeches by local dignitaries, a proclamation given by Wellington Mayor Michael Napoleone and a champagne toast by Wellington Regi...
Aside from three statewide constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, there are also three Palm Beach County ballot questions for voters to decide. Local voters will decide if the School District of Palm Beach County will be able to continue receiving crucial funding from an...
With a freshly minted traffic study in hand, the Westlake City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to approve speed cameras near Seminole Ridge High School. “I knew there was a speeding problem,” Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor told the Town-Crier, “but the problem is worse than I antic...
Residents in the Acreage/Loxahatchee area will vote on candidates for three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors this election season, including two candidates seeking Seat 1. Jay Sweet, who has been an area resident for 43 years, and Kirk Ljongquis...
Residents in Wellington’s Rustic Ranches Overlay Zoning District could soon be allowed to use more recreational vehicles (RVs) as temporary housing. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the village’s Equestrian Preserve Committee approved a recommendation for an ordinance to expand the usage of...
By Fiona Slusarev Palm Beach County residents have a chance to cast their vote this election season for one seat on a little-known county board. Angelo Andrew, Douglas Brown and Edward “Lewis” Pope III are seeking the Group 3 seat on the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation Distr...
The 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival generated $607.3 million — a 13 percent increase from 2025 — to Palm Beach County’s gross domestic product (GDP) through spending by equestrians and visitors, according to a new economic impact study prepared for the Palm Beach County Sports Co...
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the Palm Beach County League of Cities and presenting sponsor Comcast, brought local leaders, students and literacy partners together for its annual Mayors’ Literacy Initiative Luncheon and Read for the Record kicko...
Two West Palm Beach neighborhood associations filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County circuit court challenging the county's approval of a $26 million deal for a second convention center hotel, claiming commissioners violated Florida's open meetings law when they voted on the transa...
The city of Westlake is moving forward with plans to install school zone speed cameras at Seminole Ridge High School after city council members unanimously approved the measure during a final hearing. WPTV reporter Christy Waite has been tracking speed cameras that are popping up...
The city of Westlake is considering installing speed enforcement cameras in a school zone near Seminole Ridge High School, a proposal that city leaders say would improve student safety. The topic is expected to come before the Westlake City Council during its meeting Tuesday at 6...
When voters in Wellington cast their ballots in the upcoming general election, they will choose a new state senator to represent the area in Tallahassee. On the ballot this year for Florida Senate District 26 are two former state representatives hoping to take on a new challenge ...
With mail-in voting underway and early voting a little over two weeks away, the candidates for Palm Beach County Commission in District 6 are intensifying their pitches to voters. “I’m trying to get in front of as many people as possible,” Democrat Katherine Waldron told the Town...
Amid controversial national reports of the misuse of license plate readers, the Palm Beach County Commission is joining a growing number of local governments reconsidering their usage of the devices. At the request of the commissioners, county staff presented the board with an ov...
Residents in Palm Beach County will not have to worry about developers applying for another hyperscale AI data center — at least for a year. The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved a one-year moratorium last month on related large-scale proposals to give county offi...
There was a full agenda at the September meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board. Western Academy Charter School Principal Tsiri Miller and Parent Teacher Committee President Madeline Martinez provided the board with details of the school’s approach to education ...
The Acreage Landowners’ Association (ALA) will host a Community Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Dancing Crane (9500 Sandhill Crane Drive off Northlake Blvd.). The forum will include candidates for the Palm Beach County Commis...
Crews in the Indian Trail Improvement District are working early mornings and late nights to pump down elevated water levels after days of heavy rain, but officials say garbage clogging drainage canals is making a tough job even harder. Board President Elizabeth Accomando said Mo...
The midterm elections are around the corner, and two candidates are vying to represent the Wellington area in Tallahassee. Republican incumbent Anne Gerwig will face off against challenger August Mangeney, a Democrat, to represent House District 93 on Tuesday, Nov. 3. District 93...
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, alongside Palm Beach County Commissioner Joel G. Flores, is uniting regional leaders, innovators and changemakers for the second annual Hispanic Leadership Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Presented by Discover The Palm Beaches...
With the possibility of a major decrease in property tax revenue looming statewide, members of the Westlake City Council approved a token drop in the millage rate as they finalized the municipality’s fiscal year 2027 budget on Monday, Sept. 14. The council voted 5-0 to cut the mi...
County leaders are moving forward with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year totaling $9.91 billion and maintaining the current millage rate of 4.5 mills. The Palm Beach County Commission voted to approve the budget and several other tax rates for residents at its budget...
The grace period for Wellington’s new e-bike and micromobility ordinance has ended, and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies will begin giving written warnings and then start issuing citations in October. Village officials reminded residents of the new rules at a Wellingto...
With the general election just six weeks away, the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is emphasizing “Every Vote Counts!” with a comprehensive nonpartisan campaign of voter registration, education and candidate engagement. “This informative multi-platform outrea...
Wellington Town Center has been named one of only four statewide finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award, presented by the Florida chapter of the American Planning Association. Now, Wellington needs the community’s help to bring the award home. Public...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently announced that Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Sylvia Sharps has been appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2026-27 Utilities, Natural Resources and Public Works Committee, one o...
Voters will decide on a proposed bond to support upgrades and new parks. The post What $280 million could do for Palm Beach County parks appeared first on Stet News ....
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Opposition against AI data centers is prompting county leaders to put a pause on applications for related large-scale proposals in the near future. The Palm Beach County Commission gave initial approval to a one-year moratorium on accepting data center applications at a zoning he...
A new private tennis campus is coming to Wellington with a Mediterranean architectural theme and a unique design that seeks to fit well with the character of the village. Wellington’s Architectural Review Board approved elevations, colors and materials for the proposed facility a...
The threat of losing a large portion of tax revenue next year is looming over the Wellington Village Council. During a workshop session held on Thursday, Aug. 24, village leaders learned how much their future budgets will be impacted if Amendment 3 were to be approved by Florida ...
Royal Palm Beach seniors gathered for a Senior Citizens Day party on Friday, Aug. 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Lunch was catered by the Gun Club Café, and each senior also got a goodie bag and fresh sorbet. Nathalie Acosta of Boards by Nat Charcuterie & Catering ...
The Palm Beach County League of Cities congratulates Westlake Vice Mayor Greg Langowski on his election as second vice president of the Florida League of Cities. Langowski was selected during the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference, held Aug. 13-15 in Hollywood, where muni...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently announced that Royal Palm Beach Mayor Jeff Hmara has been appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2026-27 Finance and Taxation Committee, one of the league’s five Legislative P...
Wellington Regional Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification, demonstrating its commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for patients diagnosed with sepsis. Wellington Regional underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite ...
The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center has been granted a one-year reprieve, as Palm Beach County Commissioners gave a majority direction on Thursday to continue funding the public park through the next fiscal year. The 5-2 decision during the first of two budget hearings delays, for ...
As e-bikes and e-scooters become more popular, WPTV reporter Christy Waite is pressing the city of Westlake on how it will keep riders safe. Westlake does not yet have its own e-bike ordinance, but the mayor and city officials say that could change following growing safety concer...
The city of Westlake has embraced golf cart culture since 2019, and as the city grows, so does its commitment to making them a fun and safe transportation option. WPTV reporter Christy Waite connected with Mayor J.P. O'Connor, who said the city's layout made the decision to adopt...
West Palm Beach is officially the new home of the Miss America pageant, welcoming 52 contestants from across the country Saturday morning for opening ceremonies. The contestants were greeted by West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James as the city kicked off a week of events leading up t...
The wife of suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso has resigned from her positions on the board of the Health District of Palm Beach County and as vice chair of the Palm Beach State College Board of Trustees. Tracy Caruso's resignations from these positions come nearly a w...
