š± Why a local pilot is trying to halt PBIās Trump renaming
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a local pilot is trying to halt PBIās Trump renaming
- Why Palm Beach County wants you to take a ādose of natureā
- How detectives traced a West Palm Beach shooting to a local teen
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
1. South Florida pilot files lawsuit challenging renaming of Palm Beach International (fresnobee.com) ā Palm Beach Countyās main airport is set to be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, but a local pilot is suing to stop or delay the change. He argues the new name for Palm Beach International could create safety risks, confusion in aviation systems, and costly updates, and has asked a court to keep the current name while the case proceeds. 
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2. Palm Beach County Declares April 25, 2026 Park Rx Day (bocaratontribune.com) ā Palm Beach County has officially designated Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Park Rx Day, encouraging residents to get a ādose of natureā in local parks. The county and health partners are promoting a free Prescription for Healthy, Happy Living booklet to guide residents to parks and amenities and weave outdoor time into everyday wellness routines. Ā Ā Ā
3. Teen faces felony charges after firing shots following shoplifting incident, PBSO says (cw34.com) ā Palm Beach County Sheriffās Office investigators say a local teen is facing serious felony charges after an armed confrontation outside a West Palm Beach convenience store where shots were fired but no one was hit. Detectives used surveillance video, license plate data, and a search of a Cherry Road home to link the 17-year-old to the March 12 robbery and shooting. Ā Ā Ā
4. Keelin Coleman Is Back Home, Playing & Coaching Flag Football (gotowncrier.com) ā A standout Wellington High alum is back in Palm Beach County, studying at Keiser University in West Palm Beach while redshirting on the Seahawksā flag football team. Living in Loxahatchee, sheās also helping coach Wellingtonās junior varsity squad and mentoring varsity rushers as both her college and high school programs chase postseason titles. Ā Ā Ā
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- Palm Beach Hotel looking for assitant to run few errands, and organize housekeepers scheddule, need to live close to Palm Beach island, part-time for 2h to 5h almost every day, need availability on weekends in case of emergency calls, need car,
english/spanish speaking, pays $22.00/h, Perfect for an active, cleaver and well organized retiree who wants to do some hours. (Less hours in summerā¦ (Nextdoor N Lake Way)
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