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Also on today's calendar: William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Palm Beach State College to hold its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies May 6 (bocaratontribune.com) — Palm Beach State College will pack the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on May 6 for four Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies celebrating more than 2,600 graduates. Local readers will see county leaders and state representatives speaking, plus hear about grads already working at employers like Reworld in West Palm Beach and Sikorsky in Jupiter as they transition into full-time roles.
2. Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years, citing fuel costs (columbian.com) — Spirit Airlines, headquartered operations reported from West Palm Beach, has abruptly shut down after 34 years, canceling all flights and beginning an immediate wind-down. The carrier blames soaring fuel costs tied to the war with Iran, leaving stunned passengers and thousands of workers suddenly out of luck and out of work.
3. Trump doubts Iran plan as Israel strikes continue in Lebanon (detroitnews.com) — President Trump briefly addressed reporters in West Palm Beach, saying renewed U.S. strikes on Iran remain a “possibility” if Tehran “misbehaves,” even as he doubts Iran’s latest peace proposal. His comments come amid a grinding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Israeli strikes and evacuations in southern Lebanon, and growing tension with European allies over troop withdrawals.
4. Iran says it has received US response to its latest offer for talks (postandcourier.com) — From West Palm Beach, reporters note Iran has received a U.S. response to its latest peace offer, while Trump signals he’ll probably reject it and keeps the option of renewed strikes open. The standoff over Iran’s nuclear program, Gulf shipping, and Lebanon fighting continues to drive oil prices and global tensions that can ripple down to South Florida residents.
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