Friday, July 4, 2025

News

Final ITID Questions: ITID Staffing Policy, Campaign Summary

The Town-Crier has been asking questions each week to the six people seeking three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. This week’s question: How would you rate the current staff of the Indian Trail Improvement...

Wellington Moves Forward With Expanded Rental Licenses

The Wellington Village Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an ordinance that would require rental licenses for single-family homes. Planning & Development Services Director Tim Stillings said the ordinance adds single-family homes to an existing ordinance, which requires licenses for...

Wellington Council Commends Boy For Helping Needy Kids

Ten-year-old Noah Norwitch received praise from the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, along with a round of applause from the audience, for a donation of more than $3,300 of his birthday money to children in need of money to...

PBSO Investigating Thefts From Target Store In Royal Palm

OCT. 24 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Target Superstore on Okeechobee Blvd. last Friday evening regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, an...

Wellington’s 40th Street Renamed Gracida Way

The Wellington Village Council unanimously approved a request last week to rename 40th Street South as Gracida Way in honor of the late Carlos Gracida, who died following a polo accident in February. Equestrian activist Victoria McCullough, who lives on...

Election Puts Spotlight On Little-Known Agency

Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District Group 5 incumbent Eva Webb is being challenged by libertarian Karl Dickey in the Nov. 4 general election. It is a race that is putting the spotlight on a little-known board focused...

Minto West’s Density Increase Heads To Key Vote

Minto West’s petition for increased density comes up for a binding vote before the Palm Beach County Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 29, with additional time allotted on Thursday, Oct. 30 in anticipation of a long meeting. After a seven-hour meeting...

Pafford Wants State To Do More For Floridians In Need

State Rep. Mark Pafford hopes to remain two more years in the role he has held since 2008, as a Democrat representing District 86, which covers Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves, along with several communities to the...

Mears Seeks To Be Voice For Teachers In Tallahassee

Republican Stuart Mears is challenging incumbent Democrat Mark Pafford for the District 86 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. District 86 includes Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves, along with other communities to the east. A fourth-generation Floridian, Mears...

ITID Question 5: Thoughts On Development Near The Acreage

From now until the election, the Town-Crier will ask questions each week to the six people seeking three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. This week’s question: What are your thoughts on development in areas...

Florida Voters To Weigh In On Three Constitutional Amendments

Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Director Todd Bonlarron updated voters on the statewide constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot at a community forum hosted by County Commissioner Jess Santamaria on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Florida voters will weigh in on...

Royal Palm Council Hears Update On Aquatic Weeds

By Briana D’Andrea The Royal Palm Beach Village Council heard an update last week on the status of aquatic vegetation maintenance in the village from Public Works Director Paul Webster. At the Thursday, Oct. 16 meeting, Webster said that soundings conducted...

Latest News

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...