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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Frankel bill aims to curb college campus sexual assault (wpbf.com) — Speaking in West Palm Beach, Congresswoman Lois Frankel unveiled a bipartisan bill to strengthen how colleges handle sexual assault and harassment, including clearer policies, confidential support, and more federal prevention funding. While the legislation targets campuses nationwide, her local push underscores ongoing concern about student safety and transparency for families in Palm Beach County and beyond.
2. Code board waives over $90,000 in fines for Palm Beach homeowner (palmbeachdailynews.com) — A Palm Beach code board has cut nearly two years' worth of fines on a homeowner's unapproved artificial grass installation from over $100,000 to $10,000, ending a long-running dispute. The homeowner, who owns Haifa Limestone in West Palm Beach, argued health reasons for the turf and eventually won partial approval after revising his landscaping plans.
3. American Humane's Robin Ganzert named one of top nonprofit leaders (palmbeachdailynews.com) — A West Palm Beach resident, Robin Ganzert, has been named to The NonProfit Times 2026 Power & Influence Top 50 list, recognizing her leadership of American Humane. While the honor was celebrated in Washington, D.C., Ganzert's work connects back locally through American Humane's Palm Beach office and her involvement with Palm Beach organizations and philanthropy.
4. Brightline Shows People Want More Trains. But Who Will Pay for Them? (goodmenproject.com) — Brightline's parent company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but trains serving West Palm Beach, Miami, and Orlando are expected to keep running while the railroad restructures its heavy debt. The story explains how the line's finances, safety record, and expansion plans could affect riders, including West Palm Beach commuters who rely on Brightline for work and leisure trips.
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