Daily editionThursday, October 29th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Beach Gardens.
The 5AM Palm Beach Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of October.
Community
Volunteer opportunities include beach cleanups and sea turtle programs at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park; weekday meal service and food donations at St. George Table in Riviera Beach; mentoring and campus help at Place of Hope; classes at El Sol; and deliveries for seniors with Pearl Mae Foundation.
Jupiter MagazineRead more
West Palm Beach–based nonprofit strategist Bronwyn Finnegan is helping local boards and executive teams strengthen governance, build reserves, and plan for crises — making organizations harder to break, and she has been publishing practical essays and offering consulting this year.
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Environment
Palm Beach County mobilized an emergency sand contractor Tuesday, Oct. 27 to stabilize the beach and dune at the Jupiter Civic Center after king tides and strong winds eroded the shoreline; the center and crossovers 45 through 50 are closed and events through end of November are canceled.
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Government
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw honored sworn deputies, civilian staff, and local residents for heroism and service at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's annual awards ceremony on Oct. 28 at the Hilton Palm Beach PBI (presentations began at 10:00 a.m.).
The Boca Raton TribuneRead more
Lifestyle
Lala Lobby Bar & Lounge at Amrit Ocean Resort will host An Evening After Dark on Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring mixologist-crafted cocktails, a live DJ, and a costume contest with registration 6–8 p.m., showcase 8:30 p.m., and awards at 9 p.m.; event is for guests 21 and older.
Jupiter MagazineRead more