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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...
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...
"We moved west so we didn't have to get the flood insurance."
A popular Broward County Dandee Donut Factory in Margate, Florida, was cited for seven high-priority violations during a November 6, 2026 routine inspection that found 24 total violations, resulting in a stop-sale order on food held at unsafe temperatures — and the shop was left with a follow-up inspection required notification.
Residents of Riviera Beach's Lone Pine community are confronting the aftermath of devastating flooding.
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
It has been an unusually wet autumn. Just this month, more than 12 inches of rain have been recorded in parts of Palm Beach County, covering some roads and turning many yards into temporary lakes. All that brings into sharper focus the ongoing drainage problem in the Indian Trail Improvement...
A Jensen Beach family displaced by historic flooding is searching for more permanent housing and money to rebuild after water destroyed much of the inside of their home.
A discussion over rules of absenteeism and limiting council members’ speaking time turned into a tense, personal quarrel at the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The council discussed implementing a rule to set a maximum time limit for each council member to speak on individual...
Martin County is beginning a phased restoration of MARTY transit after more than a month without regular bus service.
This week on Palm Beach TV, we bring you the latest from Town Hall. See what’s planned for seven traffic signal intersections, why hard bottom habitat is an important consideration in coastal projects and who’s preparing for the 2027 Town election. RESOURCES. Federal Trade Commission: How To Recognize...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Just when neighbors in the Hamilton Bay community thought floodwaters were finally starting to recede, another round of rain sent water levels rising once again. “This is unimaginable,” said Hamilton Bay resident Bobby Hails. “We talking about eight days.”. Homeowners say...
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.
A new Garden Butcher location is in the works in Boca Raton, Florida. The proposed establishment is planned for 9891 Glades Road, Space 345, Boca Raton, FL 33434. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.
Martin County commissioners voted 3-2 to create train quiet zones Three of the county’s 27 railroad crossings will be first Locations are in Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound Martin County commissioners voted Tuesday to establish train quiet zones at a limited number of railroad crossings, responding to resident complaints about train horns. Only 3 of […] The post Martin County Commissioners Approve Quiet Zones at 3 Crossings appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .
What makes Wellington special? For many residents, it is the open spaces, green fields, trails and distinctive landscape that set Wellington apart from other communities in South Florida. For others, it is the world-class equestrian sport that has made Wellington internationally recognized and serves as an important economic driver for the community. Regardless of whether one participates in equestrian sports, it is undeniable that together these assets contribute to the character, quality of life and economic vitality that make Wellington unique.
Florida says it will cover rebranding costs at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, so taxpayers won't pay a dime, state leaders say.
This is the second installment of a three-part series on the impact of private school choice on public school enrollment. When Valerie Wanza started as a teacher in Florida's Broward County Public Schools in 1992, the district was at the beginning of what would be explosive growth in student population over the next decade.
A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.
Martin County leaders say Port St. Lucie pumped floodwater into the Savannas Preserve before, prompting questions about downstream impacts in Jensen Beach and how the watershed should be managed
