Daily editionWednesday, October 28th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
Environment
A coastal flood warning continues through Wednesday for the east coast from Palm Beach County to the upper Keys, with high tides peaking today and tomorrow and major flooding possible; a wind advisory runs until 8 p.m. with northeast gusts up to 40 mph.
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Government
NORAD says surface-to-air missile systems were deployed near Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago at the Secret Service's request to provide a last line of defense against aircraft, drones, and other threats, and officials have not said how long the systems will remain in place.
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Health
Health officials issued a no-swim advisory after Oct. 26 tests found high enterococcus levels at 16 beaches from Boca Raton to Jupiter, including South Inlet Park and Carlin Park.
The advisory stays until samples return good or moderate levels, and officials advise bathing promptly after water contact.
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Sports
Benjamin's boys golf team won the Class 1A-District 14 title with a 290 team score on Tuesday, Oct. 27 (Champions Club at Summerfield in Stuart), and Charlie Woods shot a 2-under 69, sinking a 40-foot birdie putt on 18 to win the individual crown and send the Buccaneers deeper into the postseason.
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