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Incumbent Bradshaw Faces Former Ally Gauger In Sheriff’s Race

Among the marquee local races on the ballot this election is the race for Palm Beach County Sheriff, in which 20-year incumbent Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is facing off against a former ally turned political opponent in Michael Gauger. Before...

Two Contested Elections Face Voters In County’s Port District

BY CHRISTOPHER VARGAS Among the many items on the general election ballot this November are two races for seats on the Port of Palm Beach Commission. Voters in the Port of the Palm Beach District, which includes a wide swath of...

Westlake Mayor: Storms Won’t Slow Down Growth In The Area

Homeowners in the City of Westlake suffered only minor damage from the powerful EF-3 tornado that passed just to the east on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as Hurricane Milton came ashore on Florida’s west coast. “We were incredibly blessed,” Mayor JohnPaul...

Voters To Decide On Six Statewide Constitutional Amendments

Voters will decide on six state constitutional amendments during the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election, with no shortage of hot-button issues on ballot. All require 60 percent approval to pass. Amendment 1: Partisan Election of School Board Members — This...

Engineers Update Lox Council On Work Mapping Drainage System

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council got an update from engineering consultants Tuesday, Oct. 1 on a project designed to gather the data necessary to upgrade the town’s drainage system, and perhaps even help gather additional grant money to make...

Big Cat Sanctuary Panther Ridge Seeks Help Recovering From Tornado

Wednesday, Oct. 9 is a day that won’t soon be forgotten at the Panther Ridge Conservation Center on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves. A tornado spurred by Hurricane Milton tore through the five-acre facility housing 27 cats representing 10 species....

Palm Beach Central, TKA Continue Winning Ways On The Gridiron

Hurricane Milton’s visit to Florida impacted high school football — and all high school sports, for that matter — across the entire state to such an extent that the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has decided to extend...

Field-Goal Kicking Sensation Ethan Dagostino An Ace For PBCHS

Palm Beach Central High School senior placekicker/punter Ethan Dagostino will be celebrating his 18th birthday on the football field alongside his Bronco teammates on Friday, Oct. 18. On that night, the Broncos will be looking to improve their record...

TKA Girls Volleyball Squad Poised For Run In The State Playoffs

The King’s Academy girls varsity volleyball team — under the guidance of head coach Bethany Avila and assistant coaches Haley Lane and Rachael Perla — compiled an impressive 15-5 regular-season record and is focused on a deep run in...

Budding Volleyball Star Kelly Kenney To Participate In All-American Game

Kelly Kinney, a senior at the King’s Academy, is a talented volleyball player who is now reaping the benefits of her dedication to the sport of volleyball. In addition to being the captain of TKA’s girls varsity volleyball team this...

Multiple Tornadoes Cut Through Western Wellington, Acreage/Loxahatchee Area

A number of confirmed tornadoes touched down in the western Wellington area, as well as parts of the Acreage/Loxahatchee area, late Wednesday afternoon. The tornado activity was associated with the outer bands of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall near...

RPB’s Crestwood Park North Opens To Rave Reviews

The Village of Royal Palm Beach recently opened its 21st park, and it’s already one of the most popular recreation hotspots in the community. Crestwood Park North boasts two pickleball courts, two tennis courts, four glass basketball backboards, a...

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Marty Haist – Published Nov. 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Martin Eugene Haist, a beloved figure in...