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1. Palm Beach County traffic fixes could cost $8B as study identifies worst congestion hotspots countywide (wptv.com) — Palm Beach County leaders are weighing an $8 billion transportation master plan that targets notorious choke points like Northlake, Southern, Glades, Okeechobee, and PGA boulevards. Proposed fixes range from smarter signals and flex lanes to bus pullouts, with commissioners stressing time savings for drivers as they decide which congestion-relief projects to fund and prioritize.
2. King tides season returns to Palm Beach County (wpbf.com) — King tides are once again flooding low-lying streets in Palm Beach County, including parts of West Palm Beach and the island of Palm Beach, even on dry days. Residents are urged to watch for high water on routes like Flagler Drive and Lake Trail and avoid driving or walking through flooded areas as these extra-high tides recur over the coming months.
3. 'The benefit is dramatic': Port of Palm Beach plans $43 million cruise terminal expansion (wpbf.com) — A $43 million expansion is coming to the Port of Palm Beach's cruise terminal, adding a parking garage, larger screening and baggage areas, and a new passenger gangway. Local leaders say the upgrades will let the port handle bigger ships and more travelers, potentially boosting jobs, hotel stays, and restaurant business across Palm Beach and nearby communities.
4. Dirty Dining: Inspectors Temporarily Close Four Palm Beach County Restaurants Over Pests (bocapost.com) — Several Palm Beach County restaurants, including spots in Royal Palm Beach and nearby Boca Raton and Lantana, were temporarily closed last week after state inspectors found roach, rodent, or fly activity. All were allowed to reopen after fixes, while many other local eateries logged high-priority violations, giving residents an updated snapshot of current restaurant health and safety conditions.
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