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Groves Council Tussles Over Tax Rate At Final Budget Hearing

Two weeks after approving a budget keeping its tax rate unchanged, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council debated the merits of dropping the rate at the town’s final budget hearing Wednesday, Sept. 18. Early in the budget cycle, the council set...

Palm Beach Central On A Roll, While TKA Remains Undefeated

The King’s Academy Lions, the Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats and the Palm Beach Central High School Broncos remain this season’s dominant local football teams. TKA remains undefeated, while Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach Central are both...

Berean Christian School Girls Volleyball Having A Great Season

The girls varsity volleyball team from Berean Christian School is having one of the best seasons in school history. With a strong 11-4 start to the regular season, the Bulldogs are focused on three objectives — continuing to build...

RPBHS Junior Varsity Football Team Has New Winning Tradition

While the varsity football team at Royal Palm Beach High School is experiencing a resurgence under head football coach Chuck Kenyon, some of the credit for the success of the varsity squad can be attributed to a sound and...

Pair Of TKA Football Teammates Help Lead Lions On Gridiron

Two of the team leaders — on and off the football field — for this year’s varsity football team at the King’s Academy are a pair of four-year starters, who are also co-captains of the team. They are senior...

Wellington Community Foundation Donates $10,000 To Vinceremos

In a collaborative effort to enhance the lives of students with disabilities, the Wellington Community Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. This generous contribution will empower Wellington High School students to participate in the equine-assisted...

Rotary Will Host Unique Ruck March/Food Drive

Shouldering responsibility to do their part in helping those in need, the Wellington Rotary Club is hosting a Ruck March and Food Drive on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road. Participants can compete or...

District 31 State Senate Race Pits Youth Versus Experience

Most voters north of Southern Blvd. in Palm Beach County will be choosing between a Tallahassee legislative veteran and a 26-year-old, self-described “political nerd” when they cast their ballot in the race for the Florida Senate in District 31...

Royal Palm Mourns Sudden Passing Of Mayor Fred Pinto

The Village of Royal Palm Beach is mourning the unexpected passing of Mayor Fred Pinto, who died suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the age of 73. The village released the following statement on Monday, Sept. 16: “It is with...

New Law Has District Struggling To Change School Start Times

A state law that hits the snooze button on early starts for students in middle schools and high schools by August 2026 was pitched as improving attendance, concentration and mental health. However, actually configuring a schedule to please all folks...

Casanova, Middleton Vying In Runoff Election For Court Seat

Palm Beach County residents will vote in a runoff election to fill a rare open seat on the Palm Beach County Court bench during the November general election. The vacancy in the Group 2 seat is due to the...

Three Seek To Replace Aronberg As County’s Top Prosecutor

BY CHRISTOPHER VARGAS As Election Day nears in Palm Beach County, the spotlight sharpens on several pivotal races that will shape the future of local governance. One of the most closely followed contests is the race to be the next...

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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...