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Sunday, June 14, 2026 · North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Residents to Shape Strategic Plan at June 16 Workshop
North Palm Beach invites residents to the final Strategic Planning workshop June 16 at Village Hall. The session will cover Country Club and Village facilities as officials seek community input on priorities and services.
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.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Palm Beach County Students Win Sticker Design Contest
The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections announced the winners of its sticker design contest, featuring artwork from middle and high school students celebrating voting and America's 250th anniversary.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Three Ways to Vote in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County voters have three options: mail-in ballots, early voting at any location, or voting at their assigned precinct on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Brightline to Close Lanes at Palm Beach Gardens Railroad Crossings for Safety Work
Brightline will temporarily close lanes at Palm Beach Gardens railroad crossings next week for safety upgrades. Specific dates and locations have not been announced.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Burns Road Playground Closes Sections for Turf Work May 12-15
Burns Road Playground will close its tot lot, pavilion, and some parking spaces May 12-15 for turf installation.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
North Palm Beach Releases Official Runoff Election Results
North Palm Beach officials released official results from the April 7 special runoff election, with voter turnout at 27.66%.
Sunday, June 14, 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.
Sunday, June 14, 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.
Sunday, June 14, 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.
Sunday, June 14, 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.
Sunday, June 14, 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.
Sunday, June 14, 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.
Sunday, June 14, 2026