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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

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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 · 3d

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Amendment 3 Will Likely Have Significant Impact On Nonprofits

The dust has barely settled since Amendment 3, which increases Florida’s homestead property tax exemption for 2027 and beyond, passed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. With the title “Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments,” Amendment 3 was the only one of the three Florida constitutional amendments on the ballot to meet the 60 percent voter threshold for approval. Amendment 3 garnered 4,922,400 votes (61.98 percent) statewide, with 3,019,415 votes (38.02 percent) opposed. It also managed to pass the 60 percent mark among Palm Beach County voters.

Palm Beach County, FL · 22h

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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 · 1d

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Town Updates, Reminders, and Potential Traffic Impacts: November 13, 2026

Vehicle Safety Reminder: The Palm Beach Police Department continues to remind residents to lock their vehicle doors, including when the car is parked in your own driveway or in front of your house. Never leave any keys or key fob inside the vehicle. Do not leave cash, loose change, handbags, briefcases, phones, or other valuables in your vehicle, as these present opportunities for criminal activity.

Palm Beach, 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 · 1d

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Forté on Flagler Sells Out | Final Two Residences Close for $10.2M Each

Two Roads Development, a leading real estate development firm specializing in high-end residential and mixed-use projects, and joint venture partner Alpha Blue Ventures, today announced that Forté on Flagler has achieved a complete sellout following the successful closings of the final two units, each selling for approximately $10.2 million. These final closings, led by Douglas Elliman’s John Reynolds and Abby Hayes, bring the total sales for Forté to over $400 million.

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d

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South Florida chefs, Guy Fieri unite for benefit supporting Driftwood co-founder’s family

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (CBS12) — South Florida’s culinary community is gathering Thursday in Loxahatchee for a benefit dinner and concert to support Chef Jimmy Everett and his son after the death of Everett’s wife, Ilia Gonzalez. Guests can also choose a VIP option featuring celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Loxahatchee, FL · 1d

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Riviera Beach flooding leaves Lone Pine residents devastated

Residents of Riviera Beach's Lone Pine community are confronting the aftermath of devastating flooding.

Riviera 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 · 3d

The Palm Beach Post

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Palm Beach County to open North County Airport land to new bids

The Palm Beach County Commission has decided not to enter into exclusive negotiations with Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene for the sale and use of land at the North County General Aviation Airport , instead choosing to open the project to other prospective bidders. The developer wants the property to upgrade facilities at North County Airport, including the addition of hangars and a terminal housing an executive lounge and private meeting rooms. He told the Palm Beach Daily News that he was inspired to pitch the proposal when he couldn't find room to store his Gulfstream jet at President Donald J. Trump International Airport — and then learned that North County Airport's runway is too short to accommodate his plane. "I've had a plane for 25 years," he said. "I understand the world of private aviation very, very well." During a meeting on Oct. 20, county commissioners said they were open to consider a proposal from Greene to buy 131 acres of undeveloped wetlands just north of the airport and to lease land on the airport's property. But they said they could not approve formal negotiations until others had been given an opportunity to submit bids. North County Airport, built

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d

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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

The Palm Beach Post

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New private club gets green flag for Palm Beach shopping plaza

A plan to bring new life to a decades-old shopping center in Worth Avenue's ocean block has received its first set of Town Hall approvals, paving the way for a new Palm Beach outpost from private-club magnate Robin Birley. The club at The Esplanade, 150 Worth Ave., would start with 300 memberships under the plans the Town Council approved Tuesday, Nov. 10. The council also granted permission for a new restaurant, a bakery, an expansive health spa and a jewelry store. "Robin and his father before him have owned and operated private, members-only clubs now for well over 60 years, so this is not a novice operation," Andrew West, director of Robin Birley Holdings, told the council. "We well understand that this is to be a town-serving club." The project to reimagine the aging structure that spans nearly the entire length of the iconic shopping street's 100 block would revitalize the former Saks Fifth Avenue big-box space. That two-story retailer shut its doors in Palm Beach in April 2025, and the building has since remained empty. The rest of the shopping plaza would see a range of updates and new architectural features designed by Fairfax, Sammons & Partners of Palm

Palm Beach, FL · 1d

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From household of one to family of three: Single Mom adopts two sisters

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — What started as a household of one has grown into a family of three for Latisha Williams, a foster parent who has opened her home to children in need. Williams eventually adopted two girls, Ana and Payton, after they were unable to reunite...

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d

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Village Golf Club Set To Close After Sale To Developer

A multi-million-dollar deal to purchase the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach is hitting residents hard because it could mean they will not have a say in how the property is redeveloped. Developer GL Homes has acquired the approximately 175-acre golf course for $14.5 million, and local leaders and residents are fearful of what could come next.

Royal Palm Beach, FL · 14h

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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 · 2d