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Morning West Palm Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new lawsuit alleges about a brawl at Ora Ultra Cabaret.
  • Why gas just passed $4 in West Palm Beach—and what's next
  • West Palm Beach resident warns others after disputed AC repair and refund

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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 79.
  • Wednesday: Breezy; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Palm Beach Nightclub Named In Negligent Security Complaint Over Alleged Brawl Injury (bocapost.com) — A new lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court claims a woman was injured by a thrown glass object during a brawl at Ora Ultra Cabaret on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The complaint alleges the club failed to provide adequate security or timely medical help and seeks more than $50,000 in damages, with the case just beginning and no response yet from the defendant.
   

2. Gas prices top $4 in Palm Beach County as war with Iran surpasses 6-month mark (wptv.com) — Drivers in West Palm Beach are now paying an average of $4.29 for regular gas, with many stations across Palm Beach County topping $4 a gallon. Residents say the spike is straining budgets and even making them rethink what they drive, as economists warn that both fuel costs and broader inflation could keep climbing while the war with Iran continues.
   

3. Aramis Air Conditioning, Aramis Hernandez, Aramis Hernandez Aramis Pool, Didn't honor warranty on work. Offered a partial refund then ignored me never refunding $1,400. 561-568-2406 West Palm Beach Fl (ripoffreport.com) — A West Palm Beach homeowner describes paying thousands to Aramis Air Conditioning for coil and compressor work, only to face new refrigerant leaks, missed appointments, and a warranty the owner allegedly refused to honor. After verbally agreeing to a $1,400 refund, the contractor allegedly stopped responding, leaving the customer with documentation, an unresolved AC problem, and a warning for other local residents considering this company.
   

4. Dirt bike rider dead, electric bicyclist critically injured in 2 Palm Beach County crashes (wpbf.com) — A Wellington man died after being hit while crossing Military Trail just west of West Palm Beach, in one of three serious crashes Palm Beach County deputies investigated this week. Separate incidents in Loxahatchee and west of Boynton Beach left a dirt bike rider dead and an e-bike rider critically injured, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for riders and pedestrians on busy local roads.
   

5. Boca Raton Nurse May Face Reprimand, Fine After Judge's Recommendation Over TikTok (tapinto.net) — A former labor and delivery nurse who previously worked at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach may face a reprimand and fine after posting a graphic TikTok about a pregnant White House press secretary. A judge has recommended discipline, including education on social media use, and the Florida Board of Nursing will make the final decision, which could affect future care providers in the region.
   

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