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Good morning West Palm Beach! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Investigation continues into deadly Military Trail crash in West Palm Beach.
  • How a statewide baby formula theft ring reached a West Palm Beach podium
  • How a memorial reef keeps a West Palm Beach diver's legacy alive.

Also on today's calendar: Clematis by Night: Wolfhawk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 78.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wellington man dies after stumbling into path of car on Military Trail, deputies say (cw34.com) — A Wellington man has died from injuries after being hit by a car while crossing Military Trail in West Palm Beach near Kelmar Drive, and deputies are still investigating the crash. The 65-year-old pedestrian reportedly stumbled from a median into the northbound lane, where a Kia driver was unable to stop in time. No charges have been filed so far.
   

2. Two Alleged Ringleaders In Statewide Baby Formula Retail Theft Ring Busted In Lake Worth (iheart.com) — From West Palm Beach's attorney general announced indictments against two Lake Worth residents accused of leading a multimillion‑dollar baby formula theft ring. Investigators say the 15‑month operation hit major chains like Publix and Target statewide, allegedly using hired "boosters" and leaving some parents without formula, and officials vow tougher action against organized retail crime.
   

3. 'Virgil will finally have a resting place:' Memorial reef offers closure for family of missing freediver (wptv.com) — Family and friends of West Palm Beach native Virgil Price III have created a six-ton memorial reef off Palm Beach County, finally giving them a place to honor the freediver more than two years after he disappeared. The reef, sculpted in his likeness with ocean-themed symbols, also supports marine life and raises awareness about underwater hypoxic blackout. Loved ones hope their advocacy helps prevent similar tragedies.
   

4. One of the Most Prominent VCs in the World Opens an Office in Florida (crowdfundinsider.com) — Andreessen Horowitz has opened a regional headquarters in West Palm Beach, underscoring the city's growing role as a hub for finance, defense and innovative firms. The piece contrasts Florida's business-friendly policies with California's higher taxes and governance issues, arguing that founders and capital are increasingly choosing places like West Palm Beach. Local readers may see this as another sign of job growth and economic momentum.
   

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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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