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 11

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

May 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub

PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.

May 11

Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype

May 11

Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom

May 11

Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller

May 11

Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover

May 11