🌱 Patch AM: How can West Palm Beach athletes practice safely in this brutal heat?

Morning West Palm Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How can West Palm Beach athletes practice safely in this brutal heat?
• How much video access are West Palm Beach police really seeking?

Also on today's calendar: Clematis By Night: East Harbor and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 79.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Florida student-athletes urged to stay hydrated in extreme heat (wpbf.com) — With practices ramping up in West Palm Beach and across South Florida, doctors are warning student-athletes and parents to take extreme heat seriously by hydrating throughout the day and watching for early signs of heat exhaustion. A local pediatric physician explains key symptoms, when to stop activity, and why electrolytes matter so young players can stay safe on the field.
   

• As Flock cameras fuel privacy debate, local police seek access to even more video (cw34.com) — Police in West Palm Beach have offered voluntary security camera registry programs similar to those now expanding across South Florida, as agencies seek more video access alongside Flock license plate readers. Supporters say these tools help quickly catch suspects, while privacy advocates warn about growing surveillance and data retention, raising questions about how much tracking local residents should accept.
   

📸 Around West Palm Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Palm Beach

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Thursday August 27
• Clematis By Night: East Harbor →
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Next Level KPop →
  The Banyan Live, 8199 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
  9:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Clematis by Night: The Landsharks Band →
  100 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• BBQ Brews & Blues →
  825 N Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach
  5:00 pm
• Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole →
  First Presbyterian Church of WPB, 301 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Clematis by Night: Brothers of Others →
  100 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Boys Basketball Tryouts
  Okeeheelee Middle West Palm Beach, FL 33413
  4:15 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Curriculum Night
  Suncoast High Campus
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Boys Flag Tryouts
  Okeeheelee Middle West Palm Beach, FL 33413
  4:15 pm
Thursday August 27
• Volleyball, Girls, Junior Varsity vs Treasure Coast (Port St. Luc
  Suncoast High Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls, Varsity vs Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
  Suncoast High Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
  6:00 pm
• PICPC Committee Meeting
  District 8 Area 15 FL
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I recently adopted a Pekingese from Peggy Adams.
  Her name is Bon Bon. She is a cute little girl. We are adjusting well. I want to thank all the volunteers that take care of the babies waiting for… (Nextdoor Bear Island)
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• Oak View Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper/Set Up | Full-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
• Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hampton Inn West Palm Beach Central Airport - Night Auditor in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Royal Palm Beach

• New Area At RPB Veterans Park Nears Completion (gotowncrier.com)

Ok West Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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