Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.

Palm Beach resident Bill Diamond (former Town Council member) reflected on the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 today and urged future generations to remember how America's rapid emergency response brought the nation together during the tragedy. His memories highlight the resilient spirit that still shapes local communities.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown today and lasts two days, with local synagogues & families celebrating with festive meals, prayers, and shofar blowing.

The Palm Beach County Historical Society honored its longtime docent and volunteer with the 2026 Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Florida Museums Association for his work preserving local history.

High school students from Jupiter, Riviera Beach, Wellington and West Palm Beach were named National Merit semifinalists after top scores on the PSAT/NMSQT.

They must now complete an application (with recommendations and an essay) to vie for a share of $24 million in scholarships.

Florida public hospitals and health care districts may lose $323 million over three years if Amendment 3 on the Nov.

3 ballot passes, the Florida Policy Institute study finds. Palm Beach County’s Health Care District could lose $66.5 million, threatening care, longer wait times, and funding cuts for community programs.

Craig Sotkovsky, a 9/11 first responder from Palm Beach County who worked at Ground Zero 25 years ago, is now battling lung cancer and other illnesses while producing a documentary (Growing Through Pain) to help others navigate trauma.

Thursday, Sept. 10 saw key high school football games in Palm Beach County as West Boca Raton beat Cardinal Newman 24-7, Palm Beach Central won 21-14 over Wellington, and Seminole Ridge played in Palm Beach Gardens at 6:30 p.m.; local fans followed scores & updates throughout the evening.