Daily editionFriday, October 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Environment
October brings cooler mornings, lower humidity, and earlier sunsets in Palm Beach Gardens as the rainy season ends and king tides are expected (with high tides scheduled from October 7 through 15 and October 23 through 31).
Residents should continue monitoring the tropics as hurricane season remains active.
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Government
Tri-Rail raised fares by 10% on one-way and round-trip tickets starting Oct. 1, rounding prices to the nearest dollar; discounted fares remained for eligible passengers and weekend fares stayed at $5 flat.
Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more
Health
The first neurodivergent day program in southeast Florida opened on Thursday in Palm Beach Gardens, drawing over 100 people and offering education, therapy + behavioral health care for children ages 5 to 12.
CBS 12Read more
Palm Beach Health Network is urging women 40 and older to schedule a screening mammogram and discuss individualized breast cancer risk during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; those experiencing pain or changes in breast health (which may call for a diagnostic exam) can now easily make appointments.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County recognizes October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and urges women to get regular screenings to catch breast cancer early.
It offers free and low-cost mammograms for women ages 40 to 74 at local clinics (call 855-438-2778 for more information).
Florida Department of Health - Palm BeachRead more