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PBSO Investigating Lox Groves Cow Shooting Incident

APRIL 11 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a home on B Road last Friday afternoon after the homeowner discovered that his cow had been shot. According to a PBSO...

Council Sidesteps Gerwig To Name Greene Vice Mayor

Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig was passed over this week for the title of vice mayor when members of the Wellington Village Council voted 3-2 to depart from custom, giving Councilman John Greene the ceremonial title instead. Gerwig and Councilman Howard...

Lox Council Begins Town Management RFP Discussions

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council began discussions last week on putting out a request for proposals (RFP) for a new town management firm, leaving open the idea of keeping its existing firm. The contract for the town’s current firm, Underwood...

RPB Employs New Technique To Plan Road Projects

Royal Palm Beach staff gave an update on road resurfacing plans at the April 3 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Village Manager Ray Liggins said a survey was done of all the roads in the village last...

Wellington Council OKs More Money For SR 7 Lobbying

Members of the Wellington Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to kick in an additional $5,000 to support lobbying efforts for the State Road 7 extension. Last month, the Western Communities Council retained the law firm of Lewis, Longman & Walker...

ITID Takes Stand Opposing Minto West Application

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a motion Wednesday opposing Minto West’s plan to build up to 6,500 homes and 1.4 million square feet of non-residential space on the 3,900-acre former Callery-Judge Grove property. Minto Communities Florida...

Area Scout Troop Collecting Supplies For Foster Children

Wellington Boy Scout Troop 125 will be delivering donation bags to local neighborhoods on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are being collected for the Foster & Adoptive Parents Association of Palm Beach County, a group...

Charter School Plans To Open In August At Vacated Wellington Christian

A performance arts charter school is slated to open this August in Wellington on the former Wellington Christian School campus. The Eagle Arts Academy Charter School of the Arts will purchase the property after Wellington Christian closes its doors in...

Opponents Concerned Express Rail Project Part Of ‘Seven50’ Plan

A report by Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara on the state’s proposed All Aboard Florida express passenger railroad from Miami to Orlando drew discussion on whether the plan is related to the controversial Seven50 plan. Opponents have criticized the...

Western Academy Gets Expansion OK For STEAM Program

Western Academy Charter School received approval from the Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week to expand its square footage to accommodate new magnet school facilities. The 10-year-old charter school, located in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center at the northeast...

Second Board Questions Need For Aviation Rules

A proposal to regulate civil aviation in Wellington had members of the village’s Equestrian Preserve Committee confused Wednesday as to why it is needed. Committee members voted 6-0 to recommend denial of the Civil Aviation Ordinance, to the delight of...

Alegria Slips Past Flight Options 7-6 In U.S. Open Play

After the end of the second round of play in the 2014 Maserati U.S. Open Championships, several favorites have begun to emerge. Valiente (2-0) iced a spot at the top of the leader board in its bracket with last Saturday’s...

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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...