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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...
What Happens to a Landfill in a Hurricane?
In the coming days and weeks, as Floridians and others in storm-ravaged communities clean up from Hurricane Milton, trucks will carry all manner of storm-related detritus — chunks of buildings, fences, furniture, even cars — to the same place all their other waste goes: the local landfill. But what about the landfill itself? Does this gigantic trash pile take to the air and scatter Dorito bags and car parts alike around the surrounding region? No, thankfully. As Richard Meyers, the director of land management services at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, assured me, all landfill waste...
Riding out the storm: Friends in tiny seaside Briny Breezes stand tough in face of Hurricane Milton
A tornado-spawning hurricane might have spooked the rest of Florida. But not Ted Gross, the mayor of Briny Breezes. The small coastal community of nearly 500 mobile homes along State Road A1A south of Boynton Beach was among the areas in Palm Beach County urged to evacuate. But several residents — including the mayor — said they planned to stay put. With Hurricane Milton’s arrival just hours ...
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...
Hurricane Milton prompts safety warnings in Boynton Beach
BOYNTON BEACH, Florida - Residents of Boynton Beach are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and potential power outages. The Boynton Beach Police Department advises staying home during the storm and exercising caution at intersections with traffic light outages.The department emphasizes treating intersections with non-functioning lights as four-way stops. For flashing red lights, drivers should come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe. At flashing yellow lights, motorists should slow down and proceed with caution, ready to stop if necessary. Any intersection outages should be reported to the non-emergency number at 561-732-8116, according to a press release from the Boynton Beach Police Department. Residents are encouraged to stay safe and alert during the storm.
New Breakfast and Lunch Café Coming to Delray Beach
Glimmer Café, a new breakfast and lunch spot is set to open in about two months at 325 NE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach, FL. The café will feature a full kitchen serving breakfast and lunch, with a menu including crepes, smoothies and their signature coffee offerings.
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