Widespread flooding swamped parts of western Palm Beach County on Thursday, inundating a local wildlife sanctuary in Royal Palm Beach and leaving residents questioning the local drainage authoritys response after nearly nine inches of rain saturated the area. The Palm Beach Wildlife Conservation...
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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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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 ...
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Longtime Palm Beach County resident and current Wellington resident Brooke Bogatz is one of the latest coaching hires at the Wellington Sports Academy (WSA). In late August, Bogatz agreed to be the WSA’s varsity head coach for the women’s basketball program. She will also serve a...
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The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County will host the Fairways for Literacy golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Nest Par 3 at the Sandhill Crane Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens. The fundraiser will benefit literacy programs countywide and support efforts to connect chil...
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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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Guaca Go, the South Florida-based fast-casual brand known for its Florida Fresh-Mex bowls and made-to-order guacamole, is now open in Royal Palm Beach. A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on National Guacamole Day, Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Royal Palm ...
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On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Wellington Elementary School participated in Spirit Night at Five Guys in Wellington. Principal Dr. Shannon Makowski welcomed the children at school dressed as a hamburger to promote the event. The packed restaurant donated a portion of proceeds from the nigh...
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Wellington philanthropist Jackie Ducci is marking a major milestone in 2026: $500,000 in grants supporting programs that strengthen the bond between people and animals. One of the grants contributing to that milestone is staying right here in Palm Beach County. For Ducci, the loc...
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Clinics Can Help is bringing a new generation of community advocates to the table with the launch of its CRIBS Junior Committee for its upcoming Cribs for Kids luncheon, led by local students Madison Martinez from Wellington High School and Sinedine Sundstrom of American Heritage...
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On Tuesday, Sept. 8, members of Wellington Rotary Club joined with the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses and families at Wellington Regional Medical Center for a light dinner and an opportunity to tell stories about their babies. There were 24 newborns in the NICU, inclu...
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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...
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Developer Related Ross this month announced it has closed on the land for Village Landing, its planned mixed-use development at the intersection of Stribling Way and State Road 7 in Wellington. The closing marks a significant milestone as Related Ross advances retail and restaura...
