Community News
Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Palm Beach County
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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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%.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Boynton Beach lands $43.3M in state and federal grants for 2026
Boynton Beach secured $43.3 million in state and federal grants for next fiscal year, with the largest share coming from the American Rescue Plan.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Tequesta Seeks Bids to Restore Corroded Columns at Public Services Building
Tequesta is accepting sealed bids for structural repairs to corroded steel columns at its Public Services Facility, with proposals due July 2, 2026.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Boca Raton Prioritizes Sargassum Seaweed Management on Beaches
Boca Raton's Recreation Services Department continues to prioritize managing sargassum seaweed on local beaches due to high levels in South Florida.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Florida Legislature Leaves Property Tax Reform Unresolved; Tequesta Faces $6.1 Million Budget Gap
The Florida House passed a property tax reform measure that would have cost Tequesta $6.1 million annually, but the Senate blocked it. The two chambers remain far apart on tax policy.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Property Tax Reform Stalls in Legislature; Tequesta Faces Potential Budget Challenges
Property tax reform proposals stall in the Florida Legislature, raising concerns for municipalities dependent on property tax revenue.
Saturday, June 13, 2026