Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Community
Project Thanksgiving returns for its 36th year to support local families facing food insecurity as United Way and the Food Bank collect food+monetary donations at sites including Palm Beach Gardens (5070 PGA Blvd., Ste. 100).
The campaign eases holiday pressures by uniting community resources throughout Palm Beach County.
CBS 12Read more
Business
Crumbl Cookies is closing underperforming stores amid declining sales but still operates five locations including one in Palm Beach Gardens—changes that show the luxury cookie trend fading amid market pressures.
The Palm Beach PostRead more
Education
Florida approved new rules for temporary classroom door locks to require that all first responders and armed guardians be provided with keys or access credentials.
The rules, which include annual key inventories and fire official approval, take effect for new locks on Jan. 1, 2027, and guide future school safety measures.
CBS 12Read more
Forty-five Palm Beach County Public Schools were named Schools of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education for three years of consistent top academic performance.
The designation, announced on Oct. 15, highlights strong educational options for local families.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Health
Tampa General Mass General Brigham Cancer Center in Palm Beach Gardens now offers breast cancer radiation treatment with its new TrueBeam system that protects healthy tissue and shortens therapy time.
The facility, opened in August, treats 40 to 50 patients daily and plans to expand services across Palm Beach County.
WPBFRead more
Florida’s Department of Health reported on Oct. 15 that there are 30 Vibrio vulnificus cases and five related deaths across the state+local health experts advise residents to cover wounds and cook seafood thoroughly to reduce infection risks.
Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more
Florida health officials reported 72 new dengue cases between Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, adding to 368 cases this year; mosquito-borne illness alerts remain in effect in several counties including Palm Beach County where residents are urged to use repellent.
Palm Beach Daily NewsRead more
Sports
High school football regular season nears its end in Palm Beach County with games on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.
Palm Beach Gardens hosts South Fork at 7 p.m., and The Palm Beach Post will cover scores and updates from matchups countywide.
The Palm Beach PostRead more