Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi became a two-time grandpa on Sept.
18 when his daughter-in-law Millie Bobby Brown and son Jake Bongiovi adopted a baby boy; the news deepens his family ties and brings joy to the local community.
A Good Samaritan helped a person escape a burning mobile home near 64th Drive South in Casa Del Monte Mobile Home Park Friday morning as firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control while the rescued individual was taken to a nearby hospital.
Le Bilboquet received conditional approval from the Town Council to expand its second-floor private dining — adding 12 extra seats for a total of 40.
The restaurant must finalize a legal agreement by Oct. 14 while officials noted the nearby Apollo lot can handle traffic concerns.
Discover The Palm Beaches announced on Friday, Sept.
18 that the Palm Beaches welcomed a record 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over last year.
Palm Beach County School District gave Superintendent Mike Burke high marks for his leadership yesterday as he helped maintain a 96.7% graduation rate amid enrollment challenges; his salary is now $384,386 after a 3.5% raise.
The Palm Beach County School District will accept applications for its school choice program and host its annual Showcase of Schools to help families explore educational options.
More details (such as event timing and location) will be announced soon.
The state has opened applications for experienced python hunters to remove invasive Burmese pythons and protect local wildlife.
Applicants can earn a base rate of $14 to $30 per hour (with bonus pay for each python removed) through programs by the FWC and SFWMD.
Florida Department of Health data shows 22 Vibrio vulnificus cases and four deaths — Palm Beach County recorded two cases and one death.
Officials advise residents to avoid exposing open wounds to brackish water and to cook seafood thoroughly to reduce their risk.
Nearly 50 homes in Palm Beach's North End remain under a boil water notice after an 8-inch water main broke near Tangier Avenue and North Lake Way on Sept.
17. Residents must use bottled or boiled water until tests confirm the water is safe.
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