Wellington residents can expect a lower tax rate and a smaller budget next year under a preliminary budget proposal reviewed Wednesday by the Wellington Village Council.
The proposed budget of $72.3 million is down 2.6 percent from the current year’s...
The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday decided to schedule a workshop to study the recommendation of a consultant who suggested outsourcing 696 county jobs at an estimated savings of $12 million a year.
County Administrator Bob Weisman said the...
By Chris Felker
The first part of the full agenda at the packed Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo served up a lot of fuel for dreams among those who get excited about renewable energy sources and smart grid technology...
The Wellington Village Council postponed a decision Tuesday on a zoning text amendment that would allow the expansion of a senior care facility in a residential neighborhood.
Wellington Elder Care, which operates an assisted-living home on Lily Court, requested that...
The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission last week approved modifications necessary for an 11-acre expansion at Lion Country Safari’s walk-through area.
The modifications include a 70-foot height exception to allow construction of a zip-line tower and a special exception to...
All Paws Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital in Royal Palm Beach. Its mission is not only to give quality care to animals but also to give back to the local community.
One of the many charitable causes the...
From the polo fields of Wellington to the skies above, the Ford Trucks Polo & Balloon Festival will offer a weekend of great entertainment for all ages while supporting America’s troops.
The event is brought to Wellington by Polo America...
Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the first draft of the district’s 2013 budget Wednesday.
The budget calls for assessments that are 2.5 percent lower on average than the 2012 budget.
However, the draft budget of...
Cultural Diversity Day is back for the eighth year. It is set for Saturday, May 12 from 1 p.m. to sundown at Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach.
Cultural Diversity Day was originated by Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI).
“We felt...
The Royal Palm Beach Village Council removed Councilwoman Martha Webster from her post as liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission last week after refusing her second attempt to replace several sitting members with volunteers who had not served...
The Wellington Boys & Girls Club is on track to build its new location and assume a new name after a generous donation this week helped boost the club’s funds. Officials will break ground at the club’s new site...
The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week directed Village Manager Ray Liggins to use money from reserves to avoid tax increases or service reductions when drawing up a budget.
At the May 3 meeting, Liggins asked for authorization to...
