Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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Westlake Homebuyer Assistance Boost A ‘HAPPY’ Bonus For Vets

U.S. military veterans now can count themselves included in the City of Westlake’s effort to create affordability for qualified homebuyers in the red-hot Palm Beach County real estate market, according to Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor.  At the Tuesday, June 7 meeting...

Chloe Griffin’s Gridiron Journey Continues At Keiser University

The beat goes on for Keiser University flag football player Chloe Griffin. Griffin, who graduated from Seminole Ridge High School a year ago, just finished her freshman year at Keiser University in West Palm Beach. In addition to maintaining a...

WHS Girls Softball Squad Caps Another Top-Notch Season

The Wellington High School girls varsity softball team ended its 2022 season with a 6-4 regional final loss to Park Vista High School on Saturday, May 21, but the memories created by this year’s squad are positive and many. “We...

Junior Golfers Perform Well At Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifier

On Friday, June 10, a total of 10 junior golfers affiliated with Beaver Golf in Royal Palm Beach competed in this year’s local qualifier for the Drive, Chip and Putt national junior golf competition, which is sponsored by the...

Retired Basketball Ref Joe Cassiere Looks Back On A Remarkable Career

On your next trip to Wellington’s Village Park, take note of the older gentleman sitting behind the desk at the recreation center. He answers the phone and greets visitors to the gymnasium. His name is Joe Cassiere, but he’s...

Wellington Approves Higher Solid Waste Fee For Upcoming Year

The Wellington Village Council set its Truth in Millage (TRIM) rate for solid waste collection and recycling on Tuesday, June 14. The rate, which is based on the village’s new contract with vendor FCC Environmental Services, is higher than...

USPA Buys Polo Club From Wellington Equestrian Partners

The United States Polo Association announced Thursday, June 9 that it had purchased the core assets of the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The USPA has acquired 161 acres from Wellington Equestrian Partners, including fields 1 through...

ITID Supervisors Agree To Hold AAL Workshop, Grant ALA Event Permit

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors reversed itself at its Wednesday, June 8 meeting regarding two items that had sent sparks flying when the board met in May. On a 4-1 vote, the board agreed to host a...

Governor Vetoes Several Local Funding Projects

When Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $109.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2022-23 on Thursday, June 2, he vetoed a record $3.1 billion in projects, including several here in the western communities. Among the vetoed projects is $450,000 that...

Wellington Board OKs Larger Publix Stores In Two Plazas

Wellington’s Architectural Review Board examined plans for the retrofit of two local shopping centers on Wednesday, May 18 and approved designs for two larger Publix supermarkets — one to replace the existing Publix store in the Courtyard Shops and...

PBSO: Crime Down Significantly In Royal Palm Beach

During the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, May 19, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9 Capt. Ulrich “Rick” Naujoks gave his annual report to the council, putting a specific focus on falling crime rates in...

Tempers Flare Over Youth Sports At ITID Meeting

Long-smoldering tensions regarding the future of the Acreage Athletic League and its relationship with the Indian Trail Improvement District flashed to the surface at the Wednesday, May 18 meeting of the ITID Board of Supervisors. During a session that featured...

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Seminole Ridge Class Of 2025 Celebrates Graduation

More than 540 Seminole Ridge Hawks traded their talons for tassels as they marched across the South Florida Fairgrounds...