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Hurricane Milton: Community lakes levels rising, but drainage district doesn't fear floods
Two communities in southern Palm Beach County — Lake Charleston and Boca Chase — received special permission from the Lake Worth Drainage District to release water from their lakes into district canals ahead of Hurricane Milton. Executive Director Tommy Strowd said the district agreed to allow the discharges because Lake Charleston in suburban...
Palm Beach Gardens raises firefighter salaries, shortens work weeks to attract new recruits
PALM BEACH GARDENS — The city’s fire department is preparing to hire 33 new firefighters, reduce employee working hours and give raises to its personnel. The City Council in September approved a new three-year contract for firefighters and paramedics, which will cost more than $5.8 million over the length of the contract. Starting...
Read Together Palm Beach County
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County announces this year’s Read Together book is, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. The New York Times Bestseller has sold over two million copies. “The book this year is about love, loss, family, second chances and there’s even a little mystery to be solved. It’s a heartwarming, easy read that is surprisingly […] The post Read Together Palm Beach County first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
'Better safe than sorry:' Martin County residents prepare for Hurricane Milton
MARTIN COUNTY − As Hurricane Milton heads toward the state's west coast, several people in Martin County said they were not worried about the storm, but they wanted to have supplies just in case it is worse than they are expecting. John Whelpley was among a handful of patrons shopping at the Home...
Tickets on Sale Now for Palm Beach Symphony’s Eighth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête
Silent auction items, sponsorships and donations being accepted to benefit music education initiatives. The holiday season kicks off with Palm Beach Symphony’s Eighth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16 at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Guests will enjoy a festive luncheon highlighted by an expansive silent auction, glorious holiday music and more.
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