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Coffee in hand, West Palm Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a rooftop helipad could reshape downtown West Palm Beach's future
  • Big-name fitness brands are teaming up at West Palm Beach's Eudemonia Summit
  • Detectives trace Grindr messages and a West Palm Beach address to suspect

Also on today's calendar: Planet 13 West Palm Beach Celebrating 7 Years! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rooftop helipad gets initial OK as West Palm Beach moves controversial downtown growth plan forward (wpbf.com) — West Palm Beach's Planning Board has advanced a new Downtown Master Plan and backed a proposed rooftop helipad in CityPlace, despite residents' calls to slow development. The plan, which could allow taller projects like a high-rise at the Jaguar dealership site, now heads to the City Commission after an Oct. 6 public workshop.
   

2. Hyrox, Orangetheory to Stage Joint Classes at Eudemonia Summit (athletechnews.com) — West Palm Beach will host the Eudemonia Summit from November 5–8, featuring daily Hyrox fitness classes run in partnership with Orangetheory inside a new 2,000-square-foot gym. The health-focused gathering will spotlight everything from sleep and recovery to nutrition and movement, giving local fitness fans a chance to sample a major international training brand close to home.
   

3. Detectives say Grindr messages helped identify man charged in teen sex case (cw34.com) — West Palm Beach police helped launch an investigation that led to the arrest of a Fort Lauderdale man accused of unlawful sexual activity with a 17-year-old. Detectives traced messages, photos, and a Mercury Street address in West Palm Beach to identify the suspect, who is now facing two felony counts and a $60,000 bond.
   

4. Police: Wallet taken after pipe attack outside O'Shea's Pub in West Palm Beach (cbs12.com) — West Palm Beach police say a man was attacked with a pipe and robbed of his wallet outside O'Shea's Irish Pub in downtown earlier this month. Officers arrested 39-year-old Larry Williams Yorker, who allegedly admitted hitting the victim and now faces a robbery with a deadly weapon charge after the incident was captured on video.
   

5. Breeze Airways adds nonstop GSP route to West Palm Beach. Here's when (goupstate.com) — Nonstop flights from Greenville-Spartanburg to West Palm Beach will launch Dec. 18, giving residents and visitors a new low-cost option into the city's airport. Breeze Airways will run the route twice weekly with introductory one-way fares starting at $59, expanding access to South Florida's Gold Coast.
   

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  • Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 450th Affordable Home for Grandmother Raising Grandson —Laura Zele Read on Patch
  • iTHINK Financial celebrates grand opening of Port St. Lucie Branch in Tradition —Laura Zele Read on Patch
  • Cardinal Newman High School to host Open House —Laura Zele Read on Patch
  • Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 450th Affordable Home for Grandmother Raising Grandson —Cara MacVane Read on Patch
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    Scar, a cat who went missing in West Palm Beach, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 10 hours. Message from Owner: "Help us… (Nextdoor Village of Sandalwood Lakes)
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    Priceless! Thank you all! He is asking her where she has been. lol! (Nextdoor Palm Beach Colony)
  • FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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