Orange, Palm Beach counties each report a measles case, raising Florida tally to 154
Orange and Palm Beach counties each reported a new measles case during the week ending May 23, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health. Orange has recorded three cases over the past two weeks. The latest patient was age 25 to 29. Palm Beach has had...
Wellington Ponders E-Bike Ordinance As State, County Eye Additional Measures
A surge of accidents and injuries across the state from electric bicycles — known as e-bikes — has caught the attention of state and local lawmakers, and Wellington leaders are also interested in creating their own e-bike rules to improve community safety measures. The Wellington Village Council discussed...
Smoothie King is Coming to West Palm Beach
Smoothie King, the fast casual smoothie shop, is opening a location in West Palm Beach. Big Boy Eats LLC recently filed permit applications to open a Smoothie King at 830 S. Military Trail, Suite A. The Smoothie King website confirms the news, adding that that location will be “blending soon“. No exact opening date has
Florida lawmakers to vote on $114.5 billion state budget Friday
The proposed Florida budget is $114.5 billion, with 64% of it being funded through the state sales tax.
Boynton Beach felon convicted after setting drug filled car on fire during investigation
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — A federal jury has convicted a Boynton Beach man after prosecutors say he set a vehicle loaded with drugs and a firearm on fire while law enforcement officers stood nearby during a Palm Beach County drug trafficking investigation, according to the United States Department of Justice.
West Boca Medical Center Completes $2.3 Million Labor and Delivery Expansion and Renovation
May 28, 2026- West Boca Medical Center completes a $2.3 million investment to expand and modernize its labor and delivery department. The multi-phase project included renovations to two nursing stations, expansion of the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) to enhance comfort and recovery for mothers delivering via c-secti
NICU Graduate From Wellington Captures The No. 2 Florida BMX State Ranking
Six-year-old BMX rider Sullivan Cagle of Wellington recently captured the second-place state championship trophy in the Florida BMX Sunshine State Series after an unforgettable championship weekend in St. Cloud. Sullivan finished tied for first overall in total points, narrowly missing the state title by a single tiebr
Future Of “Ag Reserve” To Be Topic Of Public Meetings In Palm Beach County
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The future of the “Ag Reserve” (otherwise known as “G.L. Homes and Homes and Homes and Homes”) will be the topic of two public meetings set for June. The “Ag Reserve” has become something of a joke — a place that was supposed to be reserved fo
Operation Shark Bait: 20 ‘Nawf Way’ gang members tied to over 60 shootings arrested
BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 20 alleged gang members tied to a violent Belle Glade-based criminal enterprise following a yearlong racketeering investigation known as “Operation Shark Bait.”. PBSO Violent Crimes Division Captain Michael Ott said detectives ta
FEMA changes could raise flood insurance costs
A federal council recommends major FEMA changes that could increase flood insurance premiums and claim delays for Palm Beach County residents. Public comments open through June 8.
