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RPB Zoners OK Pioneer Road Commercial Plan With Conditions

By Briana D’Andrea A new commercial development site on State Road 7 is moving forward after the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved a number of variances but denied another. The 10.6-acre property up for discussion at the Oct....

Elbridge Gale Elementary Dedicates New Teaching Garden

Last week, Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington dedicated its newest addition, with a ribbon cutting for its teaching garden, which was privately funded by the Michael and Annie Falk Foundation. The Oct. 28 dedication ceremony, held under the newly...

Wellington Opposes Palm Beach County Move To Change Planning Councils

The Wellington Village Council approved a resolution last week to send a letter strongly objecting to a Palm Beach County Commission proposal to change its land planning advisory body from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to the South...

Chamber Discusses Business Issues With Lieutenant Governor

Florida Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera invited the leadership team of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce to join him for lunch at Flanigan’s in Wellington to discuss issues that affect Palm Beach County and the State of...

Thief Steals Truck, Leaving Behind A Golf Cart

OCT. 31 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Stallion Drive in the Fox Trail community last Friday morning regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report,...

County Candidates Take Questions At LGLA Forum

The three candidates vying for the District 6 seat on the Palm Beach County Commission participated in a forum hosted Thursday, Oct. 23 by the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association. Democratic candidate Melissa McKinlay, Republican candidate Andy Schaller and independent candidate...

Minto West Gets County Approval

After a marathon 10-hour meeting Wednesday, the Palm Beach County Commission gave comprehensive plan, land use and zoning approvals to the planned Minto West development. The approvals came on three 5-2 votes with Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Vice Mayor Paulette...

Polo Park’s Science Night Aims To Inspire Students

Polo Park Middle School held its second Night of Science on Tuesday, Oct. 28, where close to 1,000 students — current, former and future — attended, along with their families. The night focused on various elements of science, technology, engineering...

Republican Bonner Faces Uphill Battle In Bid To Unseat Hastings

Republican Jay Bonner faces an uphill battle in his bid against longtime Democratic incumbent Alcee Hastings for Florida’s 20th Congressional District. Hastings, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993, is widely favored in the race. The...

County Candidates Meet At Wellington Chamber’s Forum

The three candidates seeking to represent the western communities on the Palm Beach County Commission met for the final time before next Tuesday’s election at the forum hosted Monday by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Moderated by well-known radio personality...

RPB Zoners Reject Free-Standing Emergency Room

By Briana D’Andrea The application for a free-standing emergency medical facility near Wellington Regional Medical Center was denied by the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday after dozens of medical professionals filled the room opposing it. Initially, the...

Peyton McArthur, Kesnel Theus Jr. Vie For Open Port Seat

Democrat Peyton McArthur and Republican Kesnel Theus Jr. will face off in the Nov. 4 general election for Seat 5 on the Port of Palm Beach Commission. The seat is being vacated by Port Commissioner Ed Oppel, who chose...

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Rotary Celebrates RPB Milestone At Tribute Dinner

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its annual Tribute Dinner on Saturday, June 14 at the Royal Palm...