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WHS Grad Chandler Marsh Inks Deal With Mets Organization

He’s built like an NFL linebacker, but he’s getting ready to make a living as a Major League Baseball pitcher. That describes the career path of standout baseball pitcher Chandler Marsh, a 2021 Wellington High School graduate. Marsh, who just...

Sheriff Bradshaw Faces Primary Challenge In Bid For Sixth Term

After serving 20 years as the county’s top law enforcement officer, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is seeking a sixth term this year. To win, Bradshaw, a Democrat, will need to first earn his party’s nomination in the...

Diaz And Gauger Face Off To Earn Republican Nod For Sheriff

Two candidates with deep ties to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will face off this month to win the Republican nomination for sheriff. The Tuesday, Aug. 20 primary will include former PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger and retired PBSO...

Voters Being Asked To Extend Tax Break Program In County Ballot Question

On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 primary election ballot, voters will choose whether to renew Palm Beach County’s ability to give certain economic development tax breaks to employers for creating or retaining jobs. County Question 1 is titled “Economic Development Property...

Four Republicans Seeking To Replace Rep. Roth In District 94

Residents in Florida House of Representatives District 94 will choose a new representative this year to replace State Rep. Rick Roth, a Republican who is vacating the seat due to term limits. Four Republicans are vying in a primary election...

Three Facing Off In Primary For Seat On The Port Commission

By Linda Grasso Democrats across central Palm Beach County will vote in a primary election Tuesday, Aug. 20, choosing between three candidates seeking a seat on the Port of Palm Beach Commission. Vying for the Group 2 seat are incumbent...

Five Candidates Vying In Party Primaries For State Attorney

By Stacy Carchman Primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 20 will determine the candidates moving forward in the race to become state attorney for Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit, serving Palm Beach County. Three-term incumbent State Attorney Dave Aronberg is not seeking...

Crowded ITID Seat 2 Field Shares Thoughts On Key Issues

In an effort to inform readers about candidates and issues important to residents of Indian Trail Improvement District, the Town-Crier asked a series of questions to each of the six candidates competing for ITID Seat 2 in the Tuesday,...

PBSO Captain Urges Wellington Residents To Lock Vehicles, Homes

Vehicle thefts stand out among crimes that increased in Wellington in 2023, and one statistic points to a key reason why, the Wellington Village Council heard at a meeting Tuesday, July 16. In 62 percent of 61 vehicle thefts analyzed,...

Wellington Board Reviews Land Use And Zoning For Newly Annexed Property

Wellington has begun setting the table for development of the village’s first annexation north of Southern Blvd., splitting a 258-acre parcel known as the Sluggett Property and Entrada Acres into commercial and residential zones of roughly similar sizes. Meeting Wednesday,...

Wellington’s Tax Rate Unchanged, But Costs Rising Slightly

A Wellington resident with a $450,000 homesteaded property can expect to pay about $33 more in municipal taxes next year due to rising property values, even if the village’s property-tax rates stay the same in the budget for fiscal...

RPB Budget Calls For Tax Rate Of 1.92 Mills For The 15th Year

The Village of Royal Palm Beach held a budget workshop Thursday, July 11, giving the Royal Palm Beach Village Council its first formal look at a proposed $68.2 million spending plan for the next fiscal year, starting Oct. 1. The...

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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,...