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1. New Report Positions Florida as an Emerging Leader in Defense-Led Quantum Technology (thequantuminsider.com) — Palm Beach County's growing quantum ecosystem, including Palm Beach State College and the county's Business Development Board, is spotlighted in a new statewide report on Florida's quantum technology future. The findings will be presented Oct. 22 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, outlining how local assets like D-Wave and FAU's system could drive jobs, defense work, and high‑tech investment.
2. Palm Beach County residents may qualify for FPL credit. How to apply (coralspringsflnews.com) — Palm Beach County residents who get electricity from Florida Power & Light may qualify for a one-time $200 bill credit through the FPL Saving Steps program. The article explains eligibility rules, how income is verified with the ALICE Calculator and Salvation Army, and what documents to provide so you can see the credit on your account within about 90 days.
3. West Palm Beach minister killed in mistaken-identity shooting (sun-sentinel.com) — A West Palm Beach minister was fatally shot in what police say was a mistaken-identity encounter while he drove a passenger to safety early Sunday. Investigators used license plate reader technology to track the suspect's car into Broward County, where deputies arrested him; he now faces murder and attempted murder charges as the community remembers the victim's service and studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
4. 1.7 million Floridians struggle to put food on the table, says hunger-relief group (thecooldown.com) — Palm Beach County residents are among 1.7 million South Floridians struggling with food costs, according to Feeding South Florida. The group, which serves Palm Beach through a large kitchen and partner agencies, is ramping up meal production and asking locals to help by volunteering, donating, or joining fundraisers to support neighbors facing higher grocery and living expenses.
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