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Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Lake Worth
Riviera Beach Youth Council Wins State Award for Vaping Campaign
Riviera Beach Youth Council won a statewide award for an anti-vaping campaign that educated young residents about health risks and legal consequences tied to THC products.
Wellington marks America's 250th with three-day July Fourth celebration
Wellington celebrates America's 250th anniversary with three days of concerts, food, and fireworks July 2–4, joining hundreds of communities nationwide for synchronized Independence Day festivities.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Wellington plans three-day America 250 celebration July 2–4
Wellington celebrates America's 250th anniversary with three days of free events, tribute concerts, and a synchronized fireworks display July 2–4.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Wellington, Sheriff's Office earn four traffic safety awards for e-bike initiative
Wellington and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office received four traffic safety awards for Operation Moto Madness, an initiative addressing e-bike and motorized scooter safety.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Highland Beach Fire Rescue deploys portable blood testing at emergency scenes
Highland Beach Fire Rescue paramedics can now perform blood tests at emergency scenes, receiving results within minutes instead of waiting for hospital laboratory analysis.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 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, June 11, 2026