🌱 How a 100 mph crash turned deadly on Central Boulevard
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In today's newsletter:
- How a 100 mph crash turned deadly on Central Boulevard
- When top junior tennis hits Palm Beach Gardens courts this August
- Which Palm Beach Gardens restaurants just caught Michelin’s attention?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 79.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Palm Beach Gardens man charged with vehicular homicide after police say 100 mph crash turns fatal (wpbf.com) — A Palm Beach Gardens resident has been charged with vehicular homicide after investigators say he drove more than 100 mph on Central Boulevard, causing a four-car crash that killed another man near Victoria Falls Boulevard. Local police, fire rescue, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center all responded, and the investigation into the July 9 collision is still active. 
2. 14th Annual Summer Smash Open Returns to Palm Beach County This Month (sportsdestinations.com) — Top junior tennis players will be competing this month at Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center as part of the 14th Annual Summer Smash Open spread across Palm Beach County. Boys’ divisions play August 15–17 and girls’ divisions August 22–24, with USTA ranking points, athletic trainers on-site, and significant visitor traffic expected for local venues and businesses.
3. 10 Palm Beach County restaurants earn Michelin honors as Emelina makes history with star (wptv.com) — Palm Beach Gardens diners can now claim several Michelin-recommended spots, including Stage Kitchen & Bar, Ela Curry & Cocktails, Coolinary, the Parched Pig, and The Butcher’s Club. These honors, alongside a new Michelin star in West Palm Beach, are boosting summer business and helping position Palm Beach County as a serious culinary destination.
4. These 8 Banks Are Closing Branches in Florida (financebuzz.com) — Palm Beach Gardens residents who bank with major institutions may see some Florida branches close, but Fifth Third still plans to keep two locations in the city. The article explains which banks are trimming brick-and-mortar sites statewide as more customers shift to online banking, and notes that some institutions are also opening new Florida branches.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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