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Wellington, Fla. – September 1, 2026—The Labor Day Show at Equestrian Village welcomed junior and amateur jumper competitors to the grass field for the 1.30m Jr/Am Classic, presented by Arthramid and won by Richard Neal of Wellington, Fla., riding his own Qadira on Sunday. Neal, who trains under the direction of U.S. Olympic team gold
Editorial imageBy Hilary Moore Hebert The future of the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park South hung in the balance this week, sparking a massive wave of advocacy from local riders and equestrian organizations. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Palm…
Editorial imageOfficial PBSO violent crime notice affecting lake worth. Details remain at the official source; personal information is intentionally not duplicated here.
Editorial imagePalm Beach County resident and international opera tenor James Valenti will sing the national anthem at Yankee Stadium.
Wellington, Fla. – August 27, 2026—The 2026 Wellington International Annual Series is soaking up the final days of summer and continues with four more weeks of competition on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village. What’s Coming Up Labor Day Show: 8/27 – 8/30 September Show: 9/10 – 9/13 Florida State Fall & Region 10
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy in Wellington held its graduation ceremony. Participants and their guests enjoyed dinner and cake as they met some of the four-legged members of the PBSO team:…
Editorial imageThe Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division is conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol on September 5, 2026, September 6, 2026 and September 7, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, on major and secondary roadways throughout the Palm Beach County and surrounding districts. Deputies will conduct high visibility enforcement of all traffic violations, with an emphasis on removing impaired…
Editorial imageWest Palm Beach firefighters and community members will turn endurance into remembrance during the eighth annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Run.
Summer II Recap Wellington, Fla. – August 17, 2026—The 2026 Wellington International Annual Series returned to the grass derby fields at Equestrian Village for three weeks of summer competition, capped by a win for Rebecca Conway of Wellington, Fla., in the $10,000 Nutrena Grand Prix riding Con Coleur for owner Blue Hill Farm on Sunday.
Keep Palm Beach County Safe is a new public safety program, administered by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, enabling the people of Palm Beach County to contribute to the safety and security of their community. Your participation will greatly enhance emergency preparedness by enabling law enforcement and public safety professionals to better assess and address criminal activity and emergency…
Opening in the fall of 2028, Related Ross’ Village Landing development will bring a new wave of business and community gathering spaces to Wellington. Developers from the company gave business and community leaders a closer look at their latest plans…
Editorial imageFive winners of Fox’s “Hell's Kitchen” cooking competition will come together as collaborators.
In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will conduct High Visibility Enforcement Details (HVE) from July 28, 2026 to May 7, 2027 at specific intersections throughout central Palm Beach County.
Editorial imageCounty commissioners do not want to let go of the Artistry Lakes land, even after an “aggressive” annexation from the Village of Wellington earlier this year. The Palm Beach County Commission has shot down a joint planning agreement over concerns…
Editorial imageThe Norton Museum of Art is celebrating Florida’s artistic influence with a new exhibition series that starts with a retrospective of Ralph Coburn.
Editorial imageAfter a seven-figure contract and more than a dozen public meetings, county leaders say they are still not seeing a return on investment from the Countywide Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The Palm Beach County Commission refused to adopt the CTMP…
Editorial imageSing your heart out for a good cause at CROS Ministries’ second annual Karaoke Competition.
The Westlake City Council moved forward Tuesday, Sept. 1 with a plan to install automated school-zone speed cameras, but only after a debate over privacy, government surveillance and whether the city had adequately documented a speeding problem. Council members voted…
Editorial imageThe West Palm Beach Downtown Foodie World Asian Food Festival will make its local debut Sept. 25 to 27.
Family Impact Palm Beach County, a local nonprofit that helps families through support and resources that empower them to thrive and prosper, held its country-themed Boots & Diamonds Gala on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.…
Editorial imageThe Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens will invite visitors to experience Japanese culture after hours during its next Sunset Stroll.
Editorial imageRecent headlines have shaken our community, reminding us that child sexual abuse is not a distant threat.
Editorial imageMembers of Family Church Wellington gathered for a historic groundbreaking on their new building Sunday, Aug. 30 at the church location at 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Family, friends and guests alike were welcomed to join in the fun, taking…
Editorial imageWellington Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for sepsis certification.
Editorial imageBy Fiona Slusarev The Village of Wellington’s clock tower is lit purple every September, but many don’t understand why. The light of the tower recognizes Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, a medical condition that is likewise unfamiliar to many. One Wellington…
Editorial imagePalm Beach State College is preparing the next generation of automotive technicians with a new career certificate program.
When former pastor Rev. Rainer Richter helped open the new Family Life Center at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington, he knew he wanted to use the space for a new way to serve families in the western communities.…
Editorial imageA team of Publix associates recently assisted Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County in building a home for Carla Hamilton and her grandson. The effort moves the family a step closer to owning a place of their own.
Editorial imageAmid an acrimonious nearly six-and-half-hour meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a $25.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027. Supervisor Betty Argue cast the dissenting vote. She later called…
Editorial imageClinics Can Help’s 13th annual Golf Classic will tee off Friday, Oct. 16, at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, bringing together business leaders, philanthropists and golfers to raise funds for children and adults in need of essential medical equipment.
Editorial imageRoyal Palm Beach residents will need to pay a higher property tax rate at some point, but a majority of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council believe the rate does not need to be changed now. The council, with updated…
Editorial imageResidents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of food, shopping and live entertainment during Thursday Nights in Wellington.
Editorial imageOpposition against AI data centers is prompting county leaders to put a pause on applications for related large-scale proposals in the near future. The Palm Beach County Commission gave initial approval to a one-year moratorium on accepting data center applications…
Editorial imageRock fans are invited to relive the music and energy of one of heavy metal's most iconic bands during the next installment of Wellington's Summer Concert Series.
Editorial imageBy Fiona Slusarev A day of peace, reflection and multicultural appreciation will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 at the annual World Peace Day Ceremony hosted by the Wellington Rotary Club and the Village of Wellington. This year marks the 21st…
Editorial imagePalm Beach State College is bringing Palm Beach County’s western communities a fast track to a high-demand health care career.
A new private tennis campus is coming to Wellington with a Mediterranean architectural theme and a unique design that seeks to fit well with the character of the village. Wellington’s Architectural Review Board approved elevations, colors and materials for the…
Editorial imageThe 11th annual Historic Northwest BBQ Brews & Blues returns to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing barbecue, craft brews and family-friendly fun to Heart & Soul Park.
The threat of losing a large portion of tax revenue next year is looming over the Wellington Village Council. During a workshop session held on Thursday, Aug. 24, village leaders learned how much their future budgets will be impacted if…
Editorial imageThe Village of Wellington invites the community to gather Friday, Sept. 11, for a day of remembrance honoring those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 25 years ago.
Editorial imageWellington seniors gathered for a Senior Citizens Day Party on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Wellington Community Center. The group Joey and the Paradons performed for the seniors while they enjoyed box lunches from Chick-Fil-A. The post Wellington CelebrATES National…
Editorial imageQuantum Foundation has awarded $65,471 to Green Cars for Kids to expand access to healthcare.
Royal Palm Beach seniors gathered for a Senior Citizens Day party on Friday, Aug. 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Lunch was catered by the Gun Club Café, and each senior also got a goodie bag and fresh…
Editorial imageThe American Humane Society has announced the semifinalists for the 16th annual Hero Dog Awards.
The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club met on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Domenic’s and Vinnie’s Palm Beach restaurant on Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. The speaker was Dr. Sonia Brown, a professor of nursing at South University. Learn more…
Editorial imageA South Florida motorcyclist who relied on Quantum House after her daughter’s premature birth raised $17,560 for the organization.
The Palm Beach County Library System and the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department will host a series of community town halls to provide residents with information about current and future capital project plans for library and park facilities…
Editorial imageThe Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is holding Rock the Plaza, a free, family-friendly event, Saturday, Aug. 22.
Editorial imageWellington Town Center has been named one of only four statewide finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award, presented by the Florida chapter of the American Planning Association. Now, Wellington needs the community’s help to bring…
Editorial imageNearly 75 community leaders, elected officials, donors and longtime supporters gathered at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Mangrove Manor, a permanent exhibit designed to inspire hands-on learning through exploration and imaginative play.
Editorial imageThe Palm Beach County League of Cities congratulates Westlake Vice Mayor Greg Langowski on his election as second vice president of the Florida League of Cities. Langowski was selected during the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference, held Aug. 13-15…
Editorial imageThirty-seven children from Escuelita Maya, a program of the Guatemalan-Maya Center, are heading home with new confidence and their own bicycles.
American Legion Post 47 in Lake Worth recently saluted Julius Duhl on his 102nd birthday. A true American hero, he served as a combat Army photographer and rode with Gen. George Patton at the Battle of the Bulge during World…
Editorial imagePalm Beach County’s future workforce took center stage July 25 as CareerReady awarded $20,000 in college scholarships and honored its latest graduates at its fifth annual Achievers of Tomorrow Scholarship Breakfast.
After the first few weeks of the regular season, three of the five high school football teams in the western communities remain undefeated — the King’s Academy (3-0), Wellington High School (2-0) and Palm Beach Central High School (2-0). The…
Editorial imageOmaha Steaks is helping home cooks stock their freezers with premium meats through two specially curated packages.
Editorial imageNonprofits First recently announced that philanthropists Julie and John Kime will receive the 2026 Legacy of Giving Award at the 10th annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards, taking place on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. The Hats…
Editorial imagePalm Beach Atlantic University has appointed two new members to its board of trustees, Jeff Swindell and Aaron Joseph Rinker.
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently announced that Royal Palm Beach Mayor Jeff Hmara has been appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2026-27 Finance and Taxation Committee, one of the…
Editorial imagePalm Beach State College and Boca Pilot Training are expanding the college’s Professional Aeronautics Certification program.
