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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. American Free Enterprise Day (thecoastalstar.com) — Palm Beach Atlantic University is inviting the community to its free American Free Enterprise Day ceremony this November at Rubin Arena in West Palm Beach, honoring Jack Nicklaus and Grant Horvat. The long-running tradition celebrates entrepreneurship, faith-based values, and local NCAA Division II athletics on a campus many residents pass every day.
2. 'Rodent droppings on clean plates,' temperature abuses: 7 South Florida restaurants shut (cbs12.com) — Health inspectors recently shut down Jerk Island Jamaican Restaurant on 45th Street in West Palm Beach after finding roaches and other sanitation problems, though it later reopened following follow-up inspections. The report also details similar temporary closures at several other Palm Beach County and Broward restaurants for issues like rodent droppings and unsafe food temperatures, offering a reminder to stay alert to inspection results.
3. Norton Museum in West Palm Beach offers free admission program (palmbeachpost.com) — West Palm Beach residents can now access free admission to the Norton Museum of Art through its Community Access Program, which partners with local nonprofits across Palm Beach County. The museum is seeking five new nonprofit partners, with applications open on a first-come basis through Oct. 30, 2026. Eligible groups can secure free exhibition, program, and event access for the people they serve.
4. Northeast storms trigger flight delays nationwide, stranding travelers in West Palm Beach (cbs12.com) — If you're flying today from President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, expect delays and possible cancellations as Northeast storms ripple through the national air system. Travelers are facing long waits, higher rebooking costs, and uncertainty, so airlines urge you to check your flight status and contact them before heading to the terminal.
5. Meghan Lane, Danny Meyers Expand Hubbard Radio Roles in West Palm Beach (barrettmedia.com) — Radio listeners in West Palm Beach will keep hearing Danny Meyers and Meghan Lane, as Hubbard Radio has renewed their contracts and expanded their roles. The duo now host afternoons on 97.9 WRMF and mornings on Sunny 107.9 WEAT. While contract terms remain private, the move signals stability and confidence in their on-air chemistry for local audiences.
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