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Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026

Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.

The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.

Community

  1. SpaceX launched its CRS-35 resupply rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning, and a visible space jellyfish phenomenon (sunlight reflecting off the rocket exhaust) dazzled viewers across Palm Beach County.

    The Cargo Dragon will deliver supplies and a student experiment to the space station.

    The Palm Beach PostRead more

Business

  1. Palm Beach exec Frank Ornstein and security expert Ross Thompson will launch white-glove private jet flights to Caracas on Oct. 20 from a South Florida airfield, offering chef-curated meals + a full bar for business travelers amid growing oil and diplomatic ties.

    The Palm Beach PostRead more

  2. Aegis Air will launch private jet flights from Miami–Opa Locka Executive Airport to Caracas on Oct. 20, serving executives with a $7,500 roundtrip that includes chef-curated meals & visa assistance.

    Palm Beach executive Frank Ornstein and security expert Ross Thompson partnered on the venture to meet growing business needs.

    Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more

Culture

  1. Swank Specialty Produce launches its 16th annual farm-to-table dinner series on Nov. 7, featuring Palm Beach chefs at a hydroponic farm in Loxahatchee; the sold-out opening is one of several themed dinners through April that donate portions of proceeds to local charities.

    Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more

Education

  1. A Palm Beach resident led a $1 million gift from the William H. Pitt Foundation to boost education programs at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

    The donation supports science education for local visitors.

    Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more

  2. Palm Beach donors are investing billions in local higher education with plans to build new campuses that boost community growth.

    Ken Griffin announced a $3B donation that allocates $2B for a Miami-Dade campus + Stephen Ross pledged $50M to help Vanderbilt launch a West Palm Beach venue.

    Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more