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Candidates Make Pitches At Forum; Early Voting Starts Saturday

With primary election early voting beginning Saturday, Aug. 10, a number of candidates seeking state and local offices in the western communities squared off recently in a forum sponsored by Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter. Some 50 attendees gathered...

Risa Suarez Takes Over As Panther Run’s New Principal

By Stacy Carchman Panther Run Elementary School in Wellington will start the new school year with a new principal, but not a new face at the school. Risa Suarez, previously the assistant principal at the school, has been promoted to...

ITID, AAL Grind Toward New Sports Provider Agreement

Officials from Indian Trail Improvement District and the Acreage Athletic League met for more than two hours recently trying to work out a new service provider contract, but sparks continue to fly over competition for athletes and access to...

Wellington Education Panel OKs 2024-25 School Grants

Wellington students head back to school with more than $400,000 in village grants on the way for tutoring and extra help, as one national publication cites education among the reasons it ranks Wellington as the best place for families...

Westlake Tax Rate Coming Down; SID Assessments Going Up

Many Westlake property owners will get a decrease in their 2025 municipal taxes if planned millage rate reductions hold up during upcoming budget hearings. At the second workshop of the budget season on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Westlake City Council...

Developer Provides Updated Plan For Groves RV Park Proposal

Two months after pitching a high-end recreational vehicle park, a developer was back before the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council at a quasi-judicial hearing Tuesday, Aug. 6 with updated plans. However, residents who strongly opposed the idea in June were no...

WCF ‘Back To School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon’ A Success

The Wellington Community Foundation hosted its inaugural “Back to School Teacher Appreciation Luncheon” on Thursday, Aug. 1, honoring the dedication and hard work of local educators. The event, held in collaboration with Chick-Fil-A, welcomed teachers from New Horizons Elementary School...

RPB Zoners OK Change For New Building At University Centre

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission granted a site plan modification approval on Tuesday, July 23 for a new office and medical building on Belvedere Road just east of State Road 7. George Missimer of the architectural firm...

Wellington, Royal Palm Beach High Schools Open Fall Football Practice

The varsity football teams at Wellington High School and Royal Palm Beach High School had similar, perspiration-filled workouts during the first two weeks of fall practice, which started Monday, July 29. According to Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) rules,...

Local Wrestlers Compete At National Tourney In North Dakota

From July 13-20, five wrestlers from Wellington traveled to Fargo, North Dakota, to compete in the United States Marine Corps/USA Wrestling 16U and Junior National Championships. This event, held at the Fargodome on the campus of North Dakota State...

Trent Frazier Shares Basketball Knowledge With Area Youngsters

For the second year in a row, former Wellington High School basketball great Trent Frazier — who led the Wolverines to the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 8A state championship — hosted the one-day Trent Frazier Basketball Camp...

Frazier Chats About Life Playing Pro Basketball For Zenit In Russia

After this year’s second annual Trent Frazier Basketball Camp at Village Park in Wellington, Frazier answered a few questions about his life in basketball. He is currently getting ready for his fourth season as a professional basketball player, all...

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First Ever Family Fun Night & Stroll The Lights

For the first time, Lights 4 Hope is inviting the community to enjoy the lights in a different way,...