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Also, don't miss Clematis By Night: CoverUp on the West Palm Beach Patch calendar

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Greetings West Palm Beach! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why West Palm Beach's airport just changed its name and three-letter code.
  • How a West Palm Beach hearing reshaped the future of the county clerk
  • See where West Palm Beach's Dreyfoos School of the Arts ranks statewide.

Also on today's calendar: Clematis By Night: CoverUp and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 77.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's in an airport code? In West Palm Beach, it's the president's initials (orlandosentinel.com) — West Palm Beach travelers will now fly through President Donald J. Trump International Airport, as Palm Beach International's name and code have officially changed to DJT across global aviation systems. The unprecedented renaming of a sitting president's home airport has sparked lawsuits, political debate, and mixed reactions from nearby residents who must adjust to the new identity.
   

• Suspended Palm Beach County clerk extradited to Orange County jail after child sex abuse arrest (wflx.com) — Palm Beach County's suspended clerk of court Michael Caruso has been extradited to Orange County jail after a judge in West Palm Beach denied his request for an extradition bond on serious child sex abuse charges. Local courts, county leadership, and November's ballot are all affected as an interim clerk steps in and officials await state guidance on Caruso's candidacy.
   

• These Are The Best Public High Schools In FL For 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com) — West Palm Beach's Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts ranks among Florida's top 25 public high schools, placing 125th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 list. The rankings weigh test performance, graduation rates, college readiness, and success with underserved students using 2023–24 data from nearly 18,000 schools.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Golf, Boys, Varsity vs Jupiter Christian
    Suncoast High Sandhill Crane - The Nest
    4:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls, Junior Varsity vs Palm Beach Lakes (West Palm
    Suncoast High Suncoast (Riviera Beach)
    6:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls, Varsity vs Palm Beach Lakes
    Suncoast High Suncoast (Riviera Beach)
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Football (11 person), Varsity vs Okeechobee
    Suncoast High Suncoast (Riviera Beach)
    6:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • R&B Singer Mark Morrison Hosts Annual BTS Shopping Spree at The Mall at Wellington Green —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Community Members and Staff Work Together at Devonshire —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • YWCA Palm Beach County names new CEO and Board President —Laura Zele Read on Patch
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in West Palm Beach, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 38 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Polo Club Estates East)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    FOUND on August 18, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 near Honor Park at Lake Catherine in Palm Beach, Gardens, Florida Sharing for a neighbor… (Nextdoor Village of Sandalwood Lakes)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Riviera Beach

  • Frankel celebrates twice: Democratic primary win, Mom's 101st birthday (palmbeachpost.com)
  • From pumpkin treats to famous pears, 6 fall food gifts hosts will love (palmbeachpost.com)
  • Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso arrested in child sex abuse case, Florida AG says (fox13news.com)

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