Joel Engelhardt

Joel is a founder, reporter and editor at Stet News. His award-winning newspaper career spanned more than 40 years, including 28 years at The Palm Beach Post, which he left in 2020. Joel lives with his wife in Palm Beach Gardens. He volunteers on the board of NAMI Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society.

First legal volley resolved over massive Everglades rock mine

March 9, 2026

by Joel Engelhardt

Environmentalists, mining company and DEP sign off on agreement over scope of initial approval of 8,000-acre Southland rock mine.…

Lake Park Mayor Roger Michaud, left, and challenger Ralph Moscoso.

Mayor faces fiscal hawk in Lake Park

March 4, 2026

by Joel Engelhardt

Few voters expected in race pitting Mayor Roger Michaud against challenger Ralph Moscoso.…

Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter Project Tango data center

Neighbors only want one answer on data center: No

March 2, 2026

by Joel Engelhardt

Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter’s opposition announced at town hall meeting could complicate county’s April 23 decision.…

Palm Beach Gardens elevated bridge over A1A

Deal could end city-county dispute over how to pay for growth

February 26, 2026

by Joel Engelhardt

Mediation success story: Palm Beach County and Palm Beach Gardens appear near deal to end five-year lawsuit.…

Palm Beach Gardens City Council election

Two seats, five choices for Gardens voters

February 23, 2026

by Joel Engelhardt

Three Palm Beach Gardens candidates vie for an open seat while Dana Middleton draws a challenger in Group 5.…

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