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Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Highland Beach, Juno Beach, Lake Clarke Shores +6
PBSO is Seeking the Public’s Assistance with Locating Sara Eileen Gallagher
PBSO continues to investigate the disappearance of Sara Eileen Gallagher, last seen on October 31, 2024. The public's help is sought.
Palm Beach County Offers Three Ways to Vote
Palm Beach County voters can cast ballots by mail, during early voting or on Election Day. Mail-in ballots can be returned by mail, at early voting sites or at county election offices.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Behind the Star: May 2026 Edition Now Available
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office released the May 2026 edition of its monthly series, "Behind the Star," on May 13, 2026.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Palm Beach Bans Fertilizers Through October, Expands Native Plant Program
Palm Beach prohibits certain fertilizers June through October to protect waterways. The town continues its native plant education program to support local bird and pollinator populations.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
DUI Saturation Patrols Planned for Lake Worth Beach Area
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Traffic Division will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the Lake Worth Beach area.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Palm Beach County Elections Office Wins National Award for Real-Time Monitoring System
Palm Beach County's elections office won a national award for a real-time dashboard that monitors vote transmission from all 377 voting locations on election night.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Man Extradited to Palm Beach County in 2023 Lake Worth Beach Homicide
Jose Castellon Jimenez was extradited to Palm Beach County this week to face charges in the October 2023 homicide of Eullaia Castellon. Authorities arrested Jimenez in El Salvador in April 2024 after he fled following the killing.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Suspect Extradited to Florida in 2023 Lake Worth Beach Homicide
Jose Castellon Jimenez was extradited from El Salvador to Palm Beach County this week in connection with the October 2023 homicide of Eullaia Castellon, whose body was found at the Lake Worth Tri-Rail Station.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Thursday, April 9, 2026