Daily editionSaturday, October 10th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Community
County experts report that while the official count of people experiencing homelessness dropped from 2025 to 2026, local advocates note more families, workers, and seniors need help amid rising housing costs (including veterans) and urge action on affordable housing.
CBS 12Read more
Culture
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, Palm Beach's first Hispanic bishop, discussed his journey from the Dominican Republic to serving local communities & supporting migrant children, stressing that faith unites people and shapes inclusive leadership.
His experiences in Queens, Brooklyn and at a Vatican course have informed his focus on unity.
WPBFRead more
Joseph Ledbetter, a Nashville-born restaurateur, helped bring BrickTop’s and Palm Beach Grill to the area before passing away on Sept. 30 at age 81 — his legacy lives on in these popular local dining spots.
Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more
Government
Two years after Hurricane Milton struck the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, local emergency managers and the National Weather Service stress that preparedness must cover multiple threats by updating warning systems + plans with improved technology.
WPBFRead more
Health
The Palm Beach County Division of Mosquito Control will spray from aircraft tomorrow, Oct. 11 after sunset across Palm Beach Gardens and other areas (weather permitting).
The operation responds to high mosquito levels and disease risks.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Sports
On Friday night, Palm Beach Central defeated rival Santaluces 26-7 thanks to standout plays by Joe Sykes + special teams, avenging last season’s loss and boosting team confidence ahead of next week’s championship matchup at Jupiter.
The Palm Beach PostRead more