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 hearing on Tuesd...
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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...
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The Royal Palm Beach Village Council is leaning toward maintaining the same property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The council approved setting the rate at 1.92 mills at a meeting Thursday, Sept. 10, instead of an alternative rate of 2.15 mills proposed by village staff....
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The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council is divided over whether to maintain its property tax rate unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year, potentially setting up future negotiations between local leaders over how much residents will be taxed. The council narrowly approved keeping its ...
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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...
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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...
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The holiday season kicks off early in Wellington, and residents are invited to help local families in need by participating in the Village of Wellington’s annual Holiday Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive. Wellington is partnering with Wellington Regional Medical Center for the ann...
schools
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Palm Beach Central High School visited Wellington High School for their annual gridiron battle to see which team would take ownership of the Wellington Cup for the next 12 months. Both teams entered this year’s clash with identical 3-0 records. After four q...
schools
Going into week five of the high school football season, four of the varsity teams in the western communities are ranked in the most recent Super 25 High School Football Poll. Palm Beach Central High School (4-0) is ranked third, the King’s Academy (5-0) is ranked ninth, Royal Pa...
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The Quantum Foundation awarded a total of $1,091,400 in grants during the first and second quarters of 2026, supporting 19 nonprofit organizations working to improve the health and well-being of Palm Beach County residents. The grants fund programs that address food security, hea...
business
The Greater Wellington Chamber recently welcomed three new President’s Circle Trustee members. They include James Herrity, president and senior trial consultant of LitOptix; Claudia M. Molina, an entrepreneur, real estate professional and business owner; and Janice Zollo-Ridenour...
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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...
schools
Tuesday, Sept. 15 will be a day that members of the Royal Palm Beach High School varsity and junior varsity football teams — and their coaches — will always remember. It wasn’t a “Christmas in July” moment, but rather a “Christmas in September” experience. On Sept. 15, community ...
