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Coffee in hand, West Palm Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new Taste of West Palm Beach festival means for local diners
  • Why Grandview Heights neighbors are taking West Palm Beach to court
  • How a mistaken-identity shooting stunned a West Palm Beach church community

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
  • Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Drive to make West Palm Beach 'premier culinary capital' as wealthy flock to Florida (nypost.com) — West Palm Beach is rapidly positioning itself as a high-end dining destination, with major restaurant brands and celebrity chefs opening spots at CityPlace, Phillips Point, and South Flagler House. Locals can look forward to the first Taste of West Palm Beach food festival on Oct. 16, plus a wave of new eateries that aim to serve both residents and the growing finance and tech crowd.
   

2. 'It's nerve-wracking': Grandview Heights residents voice concerns over planned hotel (wpbf.com) — Residents of West Palm Beach's historic Grandview Heights neighborhood are suing the city and developer Related Ross to halt approvals for an 18‑story, 400‑room hotel by the Palm Beach County Convention Center, citing traffic, noise, and infrastructure concerns. Neighbors say they support growth in downtown West Palm Beach but want better studies, transparency, and compatibility protections before construction moves forward.
   

3. Florida Minister shot and killed in mistaken identity case: Police (abcnews.com) — A local minister from Mount Calvary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach died after being shot in what police describe as a tragic case of mistaken identity outside his girlfriend's home. West Palm Beach police say the suspect, an ex-boyfriend of a relative, allegedly opened fire on the car, and he's now charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder as the community mourns the victim's legacy of service.
   

4. Community Champion: Fisherman creates nonprofit after teammate's near-death accident (wpbf.com) — A West Palm Beach fisherman, Jim Lucas, turned a horrific 2025 offshore accident involving a teammate into the inspiration for his nonprofit, Casting 4 Care. Based locally but helping fishermen worldwide, the group raises money for medical needs, adaptive equipment, and housing upgrades so injured captains and crew can recover and support their families after life-changing injuries.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope and The Royal Poinciana Plaza Bring Fall Fun and Philanthropy to Palm Beach —Cara MacVane Read on Patch
  • BUON APPETITO! BiCE Restaurant Group Celebrates 100 Years and Four Generations of Italian Hospitality —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Found dog!
    46th and spruce. Found this sweet boy wandering around almost getting hit by cars. He's extremely friendly and loving. Appears to have chewed a… (Nextdoor Old Historical Northwood)
  • Please keep an eye out for this cat it's friendly just worried haven't seen her in a couple days.
    Was near Marie Dr and Ruth and Neva area near Wallis. Hoping it's not hurt. She's a feral cat but very nice. (Nextdoor Southern Boulevard Pines)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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