🌱 What we know about the deadly Brightline crash in Jupiter
Jupiter, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Jupiter! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the deadly Brightline crash in Jupiter
- Jupiter-born photographer says yes to reality TV star’s proposal
- See how Jupiter’s Clay Harris fared in the Topless 100
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 78.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brightline train hits, kills person along FEC tracks in Jupiter (hoopshype.com) — A person was struck and killed by a Brightline train Saturday evening on the Florida East Coast Railway tracks in Jupiter, closing Old Dixie Highway between Toney Penna Drive and Jupiter Lakes Boulevard during the investigation. Police and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue say the road has since reopened, as officials continue urging residents to stay off the tracks and heed warning signs and signals. 
• 'Bachelorette' alum Tyler Cameron announces engagement to Tate Madden (thestate.com) — A woman born in Jupiter is in the spotlight as photographer Tate Madden celebrates her engagement to “Bachelorette” alum Tyler Cameron, announced this weekend from a Florida beach. The story walks through how the couple met on his renovation show, kept their relationship mostly private, and finally decided to share their news publicly with fans and friends online.
• 2026 Lucas Oil Topless 100 Results At Batesville Motor Speedway (floracing.com) — A Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race in Arkansas produced a big $50,000 win for Minnesota driver Dan Ebert, but Jupiter also got a shout-out. Local racer Clay Harris, listed from Jupiter, finished 11th after starting 12th in the prestigious Topless 100 field packed with national dirt-track talent.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just want to say thank you kindly to all who have taken the time to comment on my work the past ten years specifically here on Nextdoor since I joined in 2015.
Made my way back to Jupiter Farms from Palm Beach Country Estates after living in a guesthouse there and taking care of 5 retired racehorses, two… (Nextdoor Jupiter Farms) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Big Daddy was LOST on August 10, 2026 in Jupiter, FL 33458 near Toney Penna and Old Dixie Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Martinique at Abacoa)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Jupiter. Apply here.
- Eddie V's Prime Seafood posted a job opening for Butcher in Palm Beach Gardens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jupiter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Juno Beach
- Juno Beach remembers beloved pizza maker Willie Uribe (wpbf.com)
Palm Beach Gardens
- No Reserve: 1971 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 (barnfinds.com)
- Kickoff Classic scoreboard: Palm Beach County football scores, results (palmbeachpost.com)
- Anaheim Ducks ® ETF (sec.gov)
West Palm Beach
- Book Child Care Services in West Palm Beach, FL with Gloreth D. from $22/hr (care.com)
- TROPICS: Sunday August 16, 2026 7am update (wflx.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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