WPB Ends Vegetation Amnesty Days; Composting Workshops Ahead

West Palm Beach's Vegetation Amnesty Days concluded Friday, allowing residents to dispose of unlimited yard waste for free ahead of hurricane season. With the program now over, the city is promoting backyard composting through upcoming workshops. This initiative helps keep storm drains clear and reduces landfill use.

May 10

Commission OKs 12-Story Mixed-Use Tower on Okeechobee Blvd

May 10

Suspect in Clematis St. Shooting Arrested After Hiding Under Car

West Palm Beach police arrested Montrez Grinnon, 26, in connection with a shooting on Clematis Street between Olive and Narcissus avenues early Monday morning. The victim, a 24-year-old man shot multiple times, remains in intensive care but is expected to survive. Grinnon, a passenger in the getaway vehicle that crashed in Deerfield Beach, faces charges including possession of a weapon by a violent career criminal.

May 10

Trader Joe's Coming to West Palm Beach South End in 2026

Trader Joe's has confirmed plans for its first store in West Palm Beach at 8111 S. Dixie Highway. The location will anchor a new mixed-use development in the city's South End. No specific opening date has been announced, but doors are expected sometime in 2026.

May 10

Palm Beach Schools Release 2026-27 Calendar: First Day Aug. 10

The School District of Palm Beach County has published its official 2026-27 academic calendar, with students returning to classrooms on Aug. 10, 2026. Key holidays include an extended Thanksgiving break from Nov. 23-27 and Spring Break March 22-26, 2027. Families across West Palm Beach and beyond can now plan around teacher workdays and district closures.

May 10

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 10

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

May 10

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 10

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 10

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 10

Ferry Crash Trial Delayed to February 2027

Jeffrey Knight, former owner of Jannus Ferry, will not face trial until February 2027 for his role in the deadly 2025 Clearwater ferry crash that killed one person and injured 10 others. The delay stems from difficulties obtaining key evidence from the Coast Guard.

May 10

Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Pugh

May 10

Calvary Christian Hosts College Fair Friday

May 10

Tampa Man Freed from Jail After Guest House Demolition Pledge

May 10