Daily editionSaturday, September 12th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Education
Palm Beach County School District is cutting 214 teaching jobs, 24 support roles and six administration positions after an Aug. 24 enrollment count, and it is reassigning impacted workers to vacant roles — with no school closures planned.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Environment
Palm Beach County’s Solid Waste Authority reminded residents to recycle clean, dry office and school paper in their yellow bins + drop off excess paper at designated Centers or dumpsters.
The authority reported that mixed paper recycling reached over 28,500 tons last year, contributing to the county’s high recycling rate.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Government
Palm Beach Police Chief Nicholas Caristo, a former NYPD detective (a 9/11 responder), recalled searching for victims’ remains after the terror attacks and stressed that community support saves lives.
His remarks, shared with Palm Beach Daily News, remind locals of the lasting bond between law enforcement and the neighborhood.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Health
Baptist Health Cancer Care expanded endocrine surgery services in Palm Beach County when Dr. Rachel L. Slotcavage began seeing patients in Boynton Beach in addition to her Boca Raton practice on Friday, Sept. 11 (offering care for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions).
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more