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Dream Season Ends For Broncos With A Regional Finals Loss

After an undefeated regular season, the Palm Beach Central High School varsity football team continued its dream season deep into the playoffs before a heartbreaking loss in the regional finals. On Friday, Nov. 19, the Broncos hosted Vero Beach High...

Wellington Tennis Center Hosts USTA Doubles Event

Some of the finest amateur doubles teams in tennis visited Wellington recently to determine who is the best in two versions of mixed doubles. From Nov. 12-14, the Wellington Tennis Center hosted the United States Tennis Association’s annual Clay Court...

Berean’s Maddison Stegall Is A Multi-Sport Success Story

Royal Palm Beach resident and Berean Christian School senior Maddison Stegall is a rare commodity in the world of high school sports. She is a multi-sport varsity athlete and has been since middle school. While many well-rounded high school...

RPB Seeks Public Input Regarding The Future Of State Road 7

During the height of the pandemic, with the Regal Cinemas on State Road 7 shuttered and no return to normalcy in sight, the owners of the property informally approached the Village of Royal Palm Beach with an idea to...

Wellington Board Recommends Limited Use Of Artificial Turf

The Wellington Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday, Nov. 10 recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to allow artificial turf in certain areas where natural grass does not grow well. Senior Planner Damian Newell said that current land...

Wellington Architectural Board Gives Nod To Wellington Bay Structures

Wellington’s Architectural Review Board recommended approval Wednesday, Nov. 17 of amendments to the requirements for accessory structures and ground signs at the new Wellington Bay congregate living facility at Wellington Green. Senior Planner Kelly Ferraiolo said that the applicant is...

County Commission Approves Coconut Palm Plaza Application

The Palm Beach County Commission on Monday, Nov. 22 approved the adoption of an amendment for Coconut Palm Plaza at 12422 Northlake Blvd., which includes a gas station with a convenience store and more than 44,000 square feet of...

Western Academy Plans Move To Old Palms West Charter School Site

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a resolution Thursday, Nov. 18 that will allow the Western Academy Charter School, currently located at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., to move to the building vacated by the old Palms West...

Wellington Branch Library Reopens After Renovation

The Wellington branch of the Palm Beach County Library System reopened on Tuesday, Nov. 9 after closing in December 2020 for $4.2 million in renovations that included air conditioning and lighting upgrades, new flooring and added amenities. Palm Beach County...

Julie Highsmith Challenges RPB Incumbent Jeff Hmara

At the end of the qualifying period for the Royal Palm Beach Village Council election last week, incumbent Mayor Fred Pinto and Group 3 incumbent Councilwoman Selena Samios were returned to their seats unopposed. However, Group 1 incumbent Councilman Jeff...

Michelle Fleming Tapped As New RPBHS Principal

By Joshua Manning Longtime Palm Beach County educator Michelle Fleming has been named the new principal at Royal Palm Beach High School, replacing Dr. Jesús Armas, who was transferred to John I. Leonard High School last month. Fleming told the Town-Crier...

Lox Groves Incumbents Draw Challengers For March Vote

The two incumbents running for Loxahatchee Groves Town Council — Vice Mayor Laura Danowski and Mayor Robert Shorr — both drew challengers as of the close of filing on Nov. 16 for the Tuesday, March 8 election. Seat 2 incumbent...

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Event At Mall Celebrates More Than 150 Educators

The Mall at Wellington Green, in partnership with the Wellington Community Foundation and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach...