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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Palm Beach
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026