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BOCANEWSNOW

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Woman Sues Apple For $350 Million Over Wellington Store Discrimination Claim

WELLINGTON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Palm Beach County woman is suing Apple for $350 million. She claims staff at the Apple Store in The Mall at Wellington Green treated her like a thief because she is Black, then took her iPhone apart and handed it back broken. Curtashia Oliver, who is representing herself, says she went to the store with her husband on Sept. 25 for a confirmed appointment. She had forgotten the passcode to her iPhone 14 Plus and just wanted it erased. According to the complaint, the employee helping her told a coworker, “She’s Black, she probably stole it, I don’t know if I should help her erase it.” Oliver says she heard it. The suit also claims staff joked about her older phone and kept asking whether it was really hers. Oliver alleges employees took the phone to a back room and kept her at the store for hours past closing. When it came back, the suit says, it had been completely disassembled, its internal retention screws were removed, and it looked like it had been dropped. The phone now won’t get past recovery mode, cutting her off from her photos,

Wellington, FL · 1d

Palm Beach Daily News

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Developer tells Wellington HOA to work with us ... or else | Exclusive

(This story has been updated to include additional information. ) GL Homes will build a luxury development of nearly 300 homes on the long-shuttered Polo West Golf Course in Wellington, with or without the cooperation of the Polo West Estates HOA. And the homebuilder needs to know by Nov. 24 whether the HOA will work with it in exchange for main entrance upgrades, including a new guardhouse. Otherwise, GL Homes will develop plans that will not be nearly as beneficial to the community. That was the main takeaway from a Zoom presentation the homebuilder aired for Polo West residents on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Residents were able to ask questions but the microphones of listeners were muted. The Palm Beach Post was able to view the discussion because it was provided a link to the presentation by an interested party. GL Homes has created a website to provide information on its Polo West project, https://polowestdevelopmentfacts.com/ The Zoom presentation has been posted to the website. During the presentation Wednesday, GL Homes executive Larry Portnoy explained the company was taking advantage of a new state law that makes it easier for developers to build on shuttered golf courses. The Palm Beach Post was

Wellington, FL · 21h

BOCANEWSNOW

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Palm Beach County Offers $5,000 Grants After Greenacres Plane Crash Closure

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Businesses hurt by the Military Trail closure after this month’s plane crash near Greenacres can now get some help. Palm Beach County commissioners on Nov. 10 approved $250,000 for the Military Trail Business Interruption Grant Program, which offers eligible businesses and nonprofits a one-time grant of up to $5,000 while the money lasts. A private aircraft went down near Greenacres on Nov. 1, partially shutting down Military Trail and cutting off access for customers and deliveries. County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo launched the program on Nov. 2 under local emergency authority. The Department of Housing and Economic Development will run it, and the grants can cover rent, payroll, utilities and essential inventory. The county will estimate each applicant’s loss from its latest filed business tax return, based on a 30-day interruption. Awards go out first-come, first-served until the funds run dry or every eligible applicant is paid. The grant zone runs along Military Trail from Broadway Street on the south to Kelly Drive and Sussex Avenue on the north, and the county will check every address against the boundary on its official program map. Applicants must have been operating

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d

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New Jersey developer wins $56.1 million bid for Don King's former jai-alai fronton

MANGONIA PARK, Fla. (CBS12) — A New Jersey housing developer is poised to buy the long-vacant jai-alai fronton, but Mangonia Park officials say they still don’t know what could rise on the 53-acre site. “We’re finding out like everybody else,” Town Manager Ken Metcalf told CBS12. He said...

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d
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This Hidden Florida Trail Takes You to the Highest Natural Point in Palm Beach County

A sand dune in South Florida climbs higher than anything else nature built in its entire county. That surprised me, because this part of the map feels as flat as a pancake. Yet here it is, a soft white ridge rising over scrub and saw palmetto. The preserve stretches across...

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

BOCANEWSNOW

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School Board To Fire Teacher, Bus Driver, Custodian; Suspend Technician

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A high school ESOL teacher accused of inappropriate comments and interactions with students is one of three Palm Beach County School District employees Superintendent Michael J. Burke wants fired next week. A school bus driver and a custodian are also on the list. A fourth worker, a maintenance technician, faces a 10-day unpaid suspension. We note the Palm Beach County School District is not providing information documenting the schools or facilities where the individuals are assigned. All four cases are on the consent agenda for the School Board’s regular meeting Tuesday, November 17, at 5 p.m. at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center in West Palm Beach. Each recommended action would take effect Wednesday, December 2. Each employee can still appeal, either through a union grievance or a hearing before Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings. In every case, the district says an Office of Professional Standards investigation substantiated the allegations and that “just cause” exists for the discipline. ESOL Teacher Yosmani Lamorena Arencibia, identified in district records as a High School ESOL Teacher, became the subject of an investigation on or about August 18, 2026. The single allegation: “Inappropriate

Palm Beach County, FL · 18h

BOCANEWSNOW

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REMINDER: Palm Beach County Public Schools Closed

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — There’s no school today — again — for students in the Palm Beach County School District. Public schools are closed for Veterans Day. Most private schools remain open. This is the fifth day off for public school students for the 2026-2027 school year which started on August 10th. Public schools students will again be off for the November holiday which starts on November 23rd and continues for five days. The winter holiday starts December 21st and continues for eleven school days. Teachers in the Palm Beach County School District, inexplicably, have always negotiated the Monday following the two week winter break as a planning day, requiring parents to secure one more day of child care while the rest of the working world returns to work. Students return to school on January 5, 2027. Get BocaNewsNow.com email alerts sent directly to your phone — sign up for BocaNewsNow.com Email and breaking news updates -- completely free. .

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d

Palm Beach Daily News

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Citing DEI law, Delray Beach cancels St. Patrick's parade, Pride fest

Delray Beach will not host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade or Pride events in 2027, citing a new state law that restricts how local governments can spend money on activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The city made the announcement in a Facebook posting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The parade and the festival have long drawn large crowds to the city's downtown area in March and June, respectively. The new state law, which takes effect Jan. 1, limits what cities, towns and villages can spend to create and promote activities defined under the legislation as DEI. These restrictions include certain programming and activities that refer to ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. City officials said in their prepared statement that they had reviewed the legislation and determined that Delray Beach is legally prohibited from organizing, funding or promoting these events in 2027. "The City recognizes that these annual events have provided opportunities for members of the community to gather, celebrate, and connect," the city's statement said. "We appreciate the residents, participants, volunteers, and community partners who have contributed to these events over the years. "We remain committed to serving all residents and providing opportunities for community engagement consistent

Delray Beach, FL · 2d

The Palm Beach Post

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Road closures and partial closures are scheduled in Palm Beach

Snowbirds arriving in Palm Beach for the social season are encountering plenty of roadwork of the sort that kept drivers on their guard during the summer months. With multiple projects under way in town, returning residents can expect daily traffic slowdowns as they make their way around the island. The work ranges from the town's efforts to bury all its cellular, internet and powerlines , to the Florida Department of Transportation's work along State Road A1A . Those two projects come on top of the weekend closures of South Ocean Boulevard between Southern Boulevard and South County Road when President Donald Trump returns to his Mar-a-Lago Clubo , as he has done for the past few weeks. According to recent FAA notices, Trump is expected to return as early as Friday, Nov. 13. To keep residents informed, Town Hall staff regularly updates Palm Beach's website, TownofPalmBeach.com , with the latest information on what closures drivers can expect each week. Here's the latest rundown on what to expect on the roads. Bahama Lane between North Lake Way and North Ocean Boulevard is closed this week to all but local traffic. The same applies for Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana Way and

Palm Beach, FL · 2d

Palm Beach Daily News

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Signing day in Palm Beach County: Catch up with top local signees

The early signing period for college sports opened on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and some of the biggest talents in Palm Beach County high school sports put pen to paper. From the baseball and softball diamond to tee boxes and greens, the Class of 2027 will send plenty of local student-athletes to suit up at the next level in the coming years. Here's a look at some of the top local student-athletes who signed on Wednesday. Are we missing your student-athlete or school? Submit names and photos to deputy sports editor Eric J. Wallace (ejwallace@usatodayco.com) or high school sports reporter Alex Peterman (apeterman@usatodayco.com). Palm Beach County signings American Heritage-Delray Girls Lacrosse Reagan Bachman — Rhodes College Brittney Friedman — Towson Tess Reilly — Liberty Marleigh Sanchez — Princeton Emma Switter — North Carolina Delany Thompson — Stetson Benjamin Boys Golf Brooks Colton — SMU Andrew Tsar — SMU Charlie Woods — Florida State Girls Golf Corinne de Nigris — Queens College Tennis Maria Navarro — Ohio State Boca Raton Christian Volleyball Caitlin Crino — Central Michigan Cardinal Newman Boys Golf Lawson Ford — Temple Grandview Prep Girls basketball Ameera Kone' — High Point Jupiter Swimming Charles Howard — Michigan King's Academy

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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EXCLUSIVE: Palm Beach County's new clerk outlines office priorities

Yvette Drucker is beginning a new chapter in public service as Palm Beach County's new Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, taking over one of the county's most significant constitutional offices.

Palm Beach County, FL · 15h

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Palm Beach County commissioner calls for investigation into West Palm Beach business deals

Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss is calling for the county's inspector general to investigate several City of West Palm Beach business dealings, saying he wants an independent look at how public money is being spent and how deals and contracts are awarded. Weiss raised concerns Tuesday about several city...

West Palm Beach, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Palm Beach Mansion Lands $32M Buyer While Owner Fights Foreclosure

301 Plantation Rd. — Approximate Mansion at Center of Foreclosure. A brand-new mansion at 301 Plantation Road in Palm Beach has landed a buyer at an asking price of $32 million, or $4,530 per square foot, even though the LLC that owns the house is tangled up in a foreclosure suit over a defaulted $22 million mortgage. The seven-bedroom estate, finished just this year, is one of the priciest deals to emerge from a busy week of luxury contracts across Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach, FL · 1d

The Cool Down

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Florida homeowners face financial nightmare after severe flooding exposes insurance coverage gap

"We moved west so we didn't have to get the flood insurance."

West Palm Beach, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Oracle Billionaire Larry Ellison's $10M Staff Housing Spree Spooks Boynton Beach HOA

A gated community in Boynton Beach found itself at the center of an unusual real estate standoff after Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison's team set out to buy homes there for his household staff. Eight purchases in Palm Meadows Estates ultimately closed in 2023 for nearly $10 million, but not before the homeowners association moved to put the brakes on the buying spree, according to the community's longtime realtor.

Boynton Beach, FL · 2d

latination.com

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Palm Beach County residents could see familiar golf courses transformed into housing developments

Developer GL Homes prepares to transform traditional golf courses into massive housing developments under the protection of the new state law in Florida. Municipal leaders and communities in Palm Beach denounce that the regulation eliminates citizen input and opens the door to massive housing projects without local oversight. The Infill...

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

bocaratonobserver.com

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Joe’s Pizza Expands To West Boca

A popular kosher pizza restaurant from Broward County has brought its menu to West Boca. Joe’s Pizza recently opened on Yamato Road, taking over the space formerly occupied by Jimmy Brooklyn’s Pizza Parlor. The restaurant marks the Hollywood-based restaurant’s second South Florida location and its first in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

miamiwire.com

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What Does Your Money Buy in a Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, Luxury Condo

Nearly every new condo in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, is marketed as luxury. For buyers comparing buildings, the more useful questions are what that word actually covers, which features they will use, and what it will all cost to maintain. Kourtney Pulitzer, a senior global real estate advisor with...

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d

gotowncrier.com

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Following Approval Of Amendment 3, Property Appraiser Outlines Next Steps for Homeowners

With the passage of Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office will implement the new homestead exemption and assessment provisions, helping property owners understand the changes and how they may affect their property assessments and exemptions. “If you already have a homestead exemption, you...

Palm Beach County, FL · 8h