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Hey there, West Palm Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes will Keiser's new West Palm Beach president prioritize?
  • How will record tourism and Miss America impact West Palm Beach?
  • Want free Halloween Horror Nights tickets from West Palm Beach radio?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Keiser University names new president of West Palm Beach campus (palmbeachpost.com) — Keiser University's flagship campus in West Palm Beach has appointed higher-education veteran David A. Armstrong as its new president, bringing experience in enrollment growth and campus development. He'll focus on strengthening academics, expanding student opportunities, and deepening community partnerships that directly affect local students and families.
   

• Palm Beaches breaks tourism records in first half of 2026, welcoming over 6 million visitors (wptv.com) — Tourism in the Palm Beaches is booming, with over 6 million visitors and strong hotel revenues in early 2026, supporting tens of thousands of local jobs. For West Palm Beach residents, lodging demand is expected to climb even higher in September, helped by the city hosting the Miss America competition and drawing more visitors downtown.
   

• WLDI Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Talkback Contest Rules (iheart.com) — West Palm Beach's WLDI-FM is running a Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Talkback sweepstakes for adult listeners in Palm Beach and nearby counties, with entries accepted through the iHeartRadio app starting September 21. If you're 18 or older and live in the eligible area, you can submit a short audio message for a chance at theme-park tickets and parking, subject to detailed rules and deadlines.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Devonshire Community Members Customize Their Living Spaces with Support —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • 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
  • Anybody else catch the loudspeaker announcement coming from the FPL plant near 59th Street?
    This is the third day I've heard it and each time it says something about five mile radius and going outside but I can't quite understand all of it… (Nextdoor Old Historical Northwood)
  • Greetings Neighbors
    I am looking for a grey Tabby female cat...She is very sweet and friendly and likes to be petted especially in the neck area...She is skinny and has… (Nextdoor Century Village)
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for Cleaning Professional in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.

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  • RPB Council Agrees To Hold Tax Rate Unchanged At 1.92 Mills (gotowncrier.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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