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Palm Beach County spans 1,971 square miles with a 47-mile long Atlantic coastline. Lots to cover here! 

Some election winners but hot contests await

June 18, 2024
The 2024 election is more than just Biden vs. Trump. It is down-ballot races to decide everything from Florida’s U.S. senator to the Palm Beach County sheriff to county court judges. As of noon Friday, the matches are set. Both parties made it a point to field…
The control tower at Palm Beach International Airport.

How big is big enough?

June 11, 2024
Palm Beach International Airport is facing increasing demand and considering the addition of parallel runways. The proposal has raised concerns about the airport's impact on neighboring communities and the potential for delays. Airport officials emphasize the need to accommodate growth and prevent…

Addiction hits home

May 28, 2024
The Palm Beach County Commission's heartfelt reaction to a recommendation on spending $150 million in opioid settlement money prompted Commissioners to share personal stories, advocating for support.…

Sheriff seeks $75 million budget boost

May 20, 2024
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw’s budget approaches $1 billion but he would spend nothing on new cars. In what would be a record-setting budget, Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is planning to spend $952 million next year — a $75 million…

Spending opioid millions 

May 20, 2024
Palm Beach County's $148 million opioid lawsuit settlement will focus on post-treatment care and social determinants of health, with input from affected community members.…