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Memorial Day ceremony at South Florida National Cemetery honors those who died serving U.S.
Palm Beach County on Monday remembered those who died in service to the United States at a Memorial Day ceremony at South Florida National Cemetery near Lake Worth Beach. The day saw a public ceremony complete with the presentation of wreaths and a rifle salute as well as private moments of reflection as those in attendance tended to the graves of loved ones. Motorcycle groups including the Patriot Guard Riders also participated.
Town of Palm Beach's $128 million undergrounding project continues to make progress
Progress continues with the town's efforts to bury all of its overhead, electrical, phone and cable television lines. In an update on the 10-year, $128 million town-wide undergrounding project provided to the Town Council on May 14, Town Engineer Patricia Strayer said 13 of the 15 construction zones are either complete or funded for construction.
Palm Beach urges residents to prepare ahead of expected active hurricane season
With the start of the 2024 hurricane season just days away, the town is urging residents and business owners to be prepared. A release sent to residents this month offers guidance on hurricane planning, storm monitoring, evacuation routes, shelters, disability support, and evacuation re-entry. "Early preparation for hurricanes and any...
Editorial: Florida should use $3.2 billion opioid settlement to save lives, not stuff jail cells
Local city and county commissions must decide, soon, how to divvy up hundreds of millions from national opioid lawsuit settlements. “Blood money,” one Palm Beach county commissioner called it during a workshop, and that assessment is brutally accurate. The nation’s current drug crisis was fueled by a reckless, sustained abandonment of public trust. The numbers may look huge, but in some ...
Preserving History: Palm Beach DAR lunches with Newport Gilded Age preservationist
A preservationist of Gilded Age properties was the featured speaker at the February luncheon of the Palm Beach Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. More Palm Beach society news here. The afternoon began with a short reception and remarks from chapter Regent Jill Davis, who announced that the membership of...
Upcoming Seat Belt and Child Safety Checks in Palm Beach County This Weekend
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Health department warning of blue-green algae bloom in West Palm area
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is investigating a blue-green algae bloom in the C-17 Canal off Congress Avenue in suburban West Palm Beach and warning the public to avoid contact with the water there. The department is testing samples of the water with the algae, which...
Eight Palm Beach County restaurants get perfect scores; no closures
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
How Palm Beach Gardens is growing: Loehmann's Plaza to be demolished, storefronts to close
PALM BEACH GARDENS — Businesses at a crumbling retail plaza in a coveted location in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens have been told to clear out in as little as 30 days. For years, developers have eyed Loehmann’s Plaza at Interstate 95 and PGA Boulevard. As recently as 2022, plans called for building a hotel and apartments on the 13.7-acre site, but they never moved forward.
Top Palm Beach County professionals, businesspeople on the move for week of May 26, 2024
In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community.
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