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Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Palm Beach County
Broward Tax Collector Brings License Services to Teachers
The Broward Tax Collector's Office brought driver license services directly to educators through a mobile event in Tamarac, completing dozens of transactions in as little as 10 minutes.
Wellington, Sheriff's Office Earn Four Awards for E-Bike Safety Campaign
Wellington and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office earned four safety awards for Operation Moto Madness, an enforcement and education initiative targeting e-bike and motorized scooter safety.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
FBI Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Palm Beach County Permit Applicants
The FBI warns Palm Beach County residents about a phishing scam targeting permit applicants. Scammers impersonate officials and request payment through hard-to-trace methods.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 2026
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jupiter Inlet District Updates Navigation Map as Shoal Shifts
The Jupiter Inlet District released updated navigation survey data showing the ebb shoal has shifted southeast, with interactive maps now available online for boaters.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Wellington's 2025 Water Meets All Safety Standards
Wellington Water Utilities confirmed its 2025 drinking water met all federal and state safety standards. The utility is expanding membrane treatment capacity to remove PFAS chemicals ahead of EPA compliance deadlines.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Wellington's Drinking Water Passes All Federal Safety Tests in 2025
Wellington's drinking water passed all federal safety standards in 2025, with membrane filtration technology helping the system comply with upcoming PFAS regulations, according to the Village's annual water quality report.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Palm Beach County Elections Office Opens Tours to Public
Palm Beach County's elections office is offering public tours of its voting equipment, security procedures, and vote-counting operations.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Churchill Cigar Company Receives Liquor License for Palm Beach Location
Churchill Cigar Company received approval to serve liquor at its Palm Beach location, expanding beverage options for cigar customers.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jupiter Police Earn Dual National Accreditation
The Jupiter Police Department maintains dual accreditation from state and national law enforcement organizations, most recently renewed in 2024 and 2025.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Spanish River Park Beach Wins Blue Flag Award for Second Year
Boca Raton's Spanish River Park earned the Blue Flag Beach Award for the second straight year, one of only three U.S. beaches with the international designation.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jupiter Opens Year-Round Recognition Program for Community Contributors
Jupiter launched a year-round Hometown Heroes program to recognize residents and volunteers who make meaningful contributions to the community. Honorees are celebrated at Town Council meetings and featured online.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jupiter Opens Nominations for Hometown Heroes Recognition Program
Jupiter residents can now nominate neighbors, volunteers, and local business owners for the town's new Hometown Heroes recognition program. Nominations are open year-round.
Thursday, May 28, 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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Judge Jackie Powell Earns Prestigious BCBA Award
Judge Jackie Powell received the 2026 Broward County Bar Association President’s Award for her commitment to the judiciary and community service.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Palm Beach County Elections Office Wins National Award for Security Dashboard
Palm Beach County's Elections Office won a national award for its Election Night Transmission Monitoring Dashboard, which tracks results from all 377 voting locations in real time.
Thursday, May 28, 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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
A century of Palm Beach's iconic, controversial Everglades Club
The Everglades Club in Palm Beach marks its centennial this week, reflecting on a century as a prominent, yet often private, institution.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Deerfield Beach Removes Sargassum While Protecting Sea Turtles
Deerfield Beach balances daily sargassum cleanup with state protections for nesting sea turtles, while preserving the seaweed's role in coastal health.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
FDOT to Widen Florida's Turnpike From Jupiter to Fort Pierce
FDOT is studying a plan to widen Florida's Turnpike across 37 miles from Jupiter to Fort Pierce to handle traffic growth through 2045.
Thursday, May 28, 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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Deerfield Beach Code Compliance Focuses on Voluntary Resolution
Deerfield Beach's Code Compliance Division focuses on voluntary resolution for violations of Land Development, Fire, and Building Codes.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Deerfield Beach Runs Its Own Garbage and Recycling Services
Deerfield Beach handles garbage collection and recycling directly through city operations rather than contracting with a private vendor.
Thursday, May 28, 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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026