Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Community
A couple is converting the former Taylor Farmhouse into Fabricant Farms—a community hub with a restaurant, coffee shop, market and event space on Jupiter Farms Road.
They used local feedback to guide extensive renovations and plan to open for dining by late November.
The Palm Beach PostRead more
Palm Beach Gardens residents can visit The Gardens GreenMarket at City Hall Municipal Campus on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market offers fresh produce, dairy, honey, pastries, and prepared foods, along with free blood pressure screenings and live entertainment.
Jupiter MagazineRead more
Business
World Market, a specialty retailer of imported furniture and home decor, will open its new Palm Beach Gardens store on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Prosperity Centre (corner of PGA Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road).
A ribbon-cutting is set for 8:45 a.m., with official opening at 9 a.m.
The Palm Beach PostRead more
Duffy’s Sports Grill, with several locations in Palm Beach County, has a new CEO, Nick Nannoshi from Alex’s Hospitality Group, but remains owned by the Emmett and Morrison families.
The chain has replaced its 2-for-1 drink deals with a weekday happy hour offering new cocktails and special offers.
The Palm Beach PostRead more
Culture
This weekend in Palm Beach County, catch a 50-minute immersive space show with Tom Hanks in Boynton Beach + join a charity pickleball tournament at 9 a.m. Friday + visit a free craft festival in Delray from Sept. 26 to 27 + run a 5K in West Palm Beach on Saturday.
The Palm Beach PostRead more
Education
Palm Beach County students can create posters and videos for the 17th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Media Contest (submissions are accepted through January) to promote healthy choices and prevent drug use.
CBS 12Read more
Environment
Florida Climate Week returns to Palm Beach County as the ANGARI Foundation hosts an event for all ages at the Safe Harbor North Palm Beach Marina (featuring a 65-ft research vessel tour, biodegradable card decoration, live music, and a food truck) on October 8 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Jupiter MagazineRead more
Government
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority announced a 10% Tri-Rail fare increase effective Oct. 1; the adjustment affects one-way fares and passes while discounted rates remain for eligible riders to help sustain service in the region + promote affordable travel.
WPBFRead more
Health
Recovery Awareness Month is underway as experts report a decline in overdose deaths while urging Palm Beach Gardens residents to engage with local recovery communities.
Local programs remain available for anyone seeking help.
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Lifestyle
More than 100 restaurants in Palm Beach County join a dining deal promotion offering specially priced three-course meals until Sept. 30, with some deals also directing proceeds to local charities.
The campaign features upscale options from James Beard Award-winning chefs with offerings in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando & Southwest Florida.
The Palm Beach PostRead more
Real Estate
A Stephen Starr restaurant with 165 seats & boutique retail shops is planned for the former Neiman Marcus building at 151 Worth Ave after town council approved zoning relief on Sept. 9.
The three-story building will host a standalone dining concept and redesigned retail space featuring Mediterranean-style updates.
CBS 12Read more