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Hello West Palm Beach! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to see Jack Nicklaus honored for free in West Palm Beach?
  • Which local restaurant was just shut down for health violations?
  • Could your nonprofit unlock free Norton Museum access this year?

Also on today's calendar: Next Level KPop and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 79.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. American Free Enterprise Day (thecoastalstar.com) — Palm Beach Atlantic University is inviting the community to its free American Free Enterprise Day ceremony this November at Rubin Arena in West Palm Beach, honoring Jack Nicklaus and Grant Horvat. The long-running tradition celebrates entrepreneurship, faith-based values, and local NCAA Division II athletics on a campus many residents pass every day.
   

2. 'Rodent droppings on clean plates,' temperature abuses: 7 South Florida restaurants shut (cbs12.com) — Health inspectors recently shut down Jerk Island Jamaican Restaurant on 45th Street in West Palm Beach after finding roaches and other sanitation problems, though it later reopened following follow-up inspections. The report also details similar temporary closures at several other Palm Beach County and Broward restaurants for issues like rodent droppings and unsafe food temperatures, offering a reminder to stay alert to inspection results.
   

3. Norton Museum in West Palm Beach offers free admission program (palmbeachpost.com) — West Palm Beach residents can now access free admission to the Norton Museum of Art through its Community Access Program, which partners with local nonprofits across Palm Beach County. The museum is seeking five new nonprofit partners, with applications open on a first-come basis through Oct. 30, 2026. Eligible groups can secure free exhibition, program, and event access for the people they serve.
   

4. Northeast storms trigger flight delays nationwide, stranding travelers in West Palm Beach (cbs12.com) — If you're flying today from President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, expect delays and possible cancellations as Northeast storms ripple through the national air system. Travelers are facing long waits, higher rebooking costs, and uncertainty, so airlines urge you to check your flight status and contact them before heading to the terminal.
   

5. Meghan Lane, Danny Meyers Expand Hubbard Radio Roles in West Palm Beach (barrettmedia.com) — Radio listeners in West Palm Beach will keep hearing Danny Meyers and Meghan Lane, as Hubbard Radio has renewed their contracts and expanded their roles. The duo now host afternoons on 97.9 WRMF and mornings on Sunny 107.9 WEAT. While contract terms remain private, the move signals stability and confidence in their on-air chemistry for local audiences.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 28
  • Boys Flag Tryouts
    Okeeheelee Middle West Palm Beach, FL 33413
    4:15 pm
  • Football (11 person), Varsity vs Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth)
    Suncoast High Dr. Joaquin Garcia (Lake Worth)
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • 69th Florida State Convention 2027 - Planning Meeting
    District 8 Area 15 Residences at Equality Park, 2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305, United States
    9:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Literature Committee Meeting
    District 8 Area 15 FL
    6:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls, Varsity vs Lake Worth
    Suncoast High Lake Worth
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • September Fun at The Mall at Wellington Green —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Lighthouse ArtCenter presents LUSH 4: A Contemporary Ceramics Biennial —Laura Zele Read on Patch
  • Fox Rothschild Team Competes in Chase N' Tailz KDW Fishing Tournament —Alexandra Maimone Read on Patch
  • I just had a fabulous meal at Bella Cucina in Royal Palm Beach.
    Our first visit, and we will definitely be back. The calamari was not overfried, and all meals come with soup or salad. Everything is so fresh and… (Nextdoor RiverWalk of the Palm Beaches)
  • Since you guys showed Titus so much love on my last post, I figured I'd share one of my favorite pictures of him from a few years ago.
    And yes, I'm absolutely using this as an excuse to show off my handsome boy again. Car rides are his favorite thing in the world. (Nextdoor PB Country Estates)
  • Enterprise Mobility posted a job opening for Seasonal Return Agent- Donald J Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
  • Labor Finders posted a job opening for Mover in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.

Ok West Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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