Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 77.
Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's in an airport code? In West Palm Beach, it's the president's initials (orlandosentinel.com) — West Palm Beach travelers will now fly through President Donald J. Trump International Airport, as Palm Beach International's name and code have officially changed to DJT across global aviation systems. The unprecedented renaming of a sitting president's home airport has sparked lawsuits, political debate, and mixed reactions from nearby residents who must adjust to the new identity.
• Suspended Palm Beach County clerk extradited to Orange County jail after child sex abuse arrest (wflx.com) — Palm Beach County's suspended clerk of court Michael Caruso has been extradited to Orange County jail after a judge in West Palm Beach denied his request for an extradition bond on serious child sex abuse charges. Local courts, county leadership, and November's ballot are all affected as an interim clerk steps in and officials await state guidance on Caruso's candidacy.
• These Are The Best Public High Schools In FL For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — West Palm Beach's Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts ranks among Florida's top 25 public high schools, placing 125th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 list. The rankings weigh test performance, graduation rates, college readiness, and success with underserved students using 2023–24 data from nearly 18,000 schools.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
R&B Singer Mark Morrison Hosts Annual BTS Shopping Spree at The Mall at Wellington Green —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
Community Members and Staff Work Together at Devonshire —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
YWCA Palm Beach County names new CEO and Board President —Laura Zele Read on Patch
Update: Pet Reunited A dog who went missing in West Palm Beach, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 38 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Polo Club Estates East)
Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat! FOUND on August 18, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 near Honor Park at Lake Catherine in Palm Beach, Gardens, Florida Sharing for a neighbor… (Nextdoor Village of Sandalwood Lakes)
Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.
From pumpkin treats to famous pears, 6 fall food gifts hosts will love (palmbeachpost.com)
Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso arrested in child sex abuse case, Florida AG says (fox13news.com)
Royal Palm Beach
Sara Baxter wins heated County Commission primary, heads to November (coralspringsflnews.com)
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