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Wellington And RPB To Host Memorial Day Observances

Wellington and Royal Palm Beach will each observe the solemn holiday of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27 with free public events in the morning. Wellington will host its annual Memorial Day Parade from Village Hall, located at 12300 W....

Record-Breaking Funds Raised At Sold-Out Inaugural Wellington Derby Fundraiser

The inaugural Wellington Derby Party, hosted by Diamante Farms Dressage on Saturday, May 4, exceeded all expectations, marking a historic milestone in philanthropy and community support. The sold-out event, benefiting the Wellington Community Foundation, garnered exceptional generosity from attendees...

WHS Band Director Mary Oser Retiring After 33 Years

After more than three decades on the job, Wellington High School Band Director Mary Oser is retiring at the end of this school year, leaving behind a legacy that includes building one of the strongest, most respected high school...

With PBSO Contract Renewal Pending, Groves Council OKs Backstop Ordinance

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved an ordinance Tuesday, May 7 designed to serve as a backstop should negotiations over a new contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office prove unsuccessful. The town currently has a longstanding agreement for...

ITID Wins Court Battle With Minto; An Appeal Is Likely

Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Richard L. Oftedal issued a final ruling Tuesday, May 14 in favor of the Indian Trail Improvement District in its multi-year legal battle with Minto, the largest landowner and developer in the City of Westlake. The...

Bike Safety An Issue In Wellington, And A Focus In Essay Contest

Wellington High School junior Lucas Saenz said he learned the hard way the consequences of not wearing a helmet while riding on a bicycle. While in the country of Colombia in 2017, he wound up in a hospital unable to...

ITID Board Holds The Line On Assessments In FY 2025 Budget

By a unanimous vote, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors passed their fiscal year 2025 budget Wednesday, May 15 with no increase in assessments for most area property owners. The per-acre fee will remain at $946.95 to fund...

Small Increase Is Likely In Wellington’s Solid Waste Fees

Wellington residents are likely facing a $20 bump in annual costs for having their solid waste and recycling picked up at the curb, which, if not a cause for enthusiasm exactly, still beats some other recent hikes, village officials...

Werner Presses Minto Attorney On Westlake Development Plans

Westlake Councilman Gary Werner is again pushing for more disclosure about the future uses of privately owned property being platted within the community. The parcel in question is a 57.5-acre tract on the west side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road...

WHS Flag Football Squad Falls In The State Semifinals In Tampa

This year’s Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) flag football state championships in Tampa held May 10-11 was as much about the venue as it was about the teams — four in Class 1A and four in Class 2A...

Seminole Ridge Boys Volleyball Team Advances To State Tourney

In the month of May, the boys varsity volleyball team from Seminole Ridge High School has been ignoring the seedings for the state volleyball tournament. Instead of playing like a lower-seeded team and losing on the road to a...

TKA, WHS Softball Teams End Seasons With Regional Losses

While the King’s Academy girls varsity softball team may have concluded its overall season on a three-game losing streak, it doesn’t detract from what was a winning and memorable season. The Lions had a regular season record of 15-2. Despite...

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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,...