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Hello again West Palm Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will a 25-story wooden tower remake West Palm Beach's skyline?
  • What investigators say happened in the deadly Southern Boulevard wrong-way crash
  • Thinking about $5M on the water? See what it buys here

Also on today's calendar: NEWLIFE Longevity Wellness Summit & Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greene wants to build 23-story wooden honeycomb atop historic fire station (stetnews.org) — Downtown West Palm Beach could see a striking 25-story "MiMar" tower rise above the old Datura Street fire station, bringing 366 units—40% reserved as workforce housing—if the city's building official approves its mass-timber design. The project uses the Live Local Act to bypass local height limits, promising sea views for every unit while stirring debate over growth, affordability, and neighborhood character.
   

2. Palm Beach County woman charged in deadly West Palm Beach crash (wpbf.com) — A West Palm Beach woman has been charged with vehicular homicide and multiple DUI-related counts after deputies say she drove the wrong way on Southern Boulevard near Jog Road, causing a crash that killed another driver. The August 23 collision near the Trump International Airport overpass left both drivers critically injured, and the Lantana man in the other car later died at St. Mary's Medical Center. Her blood alcohol level tested far above Florida's legal limit.
   

3. West Palm Beach vs Fort Lauderdale at $5M: Where the Money Goes Further (hauteresidence.com) — If you're shopping around $5 million, this breakdown shows exactly how far your money goes in new West Palm Beach waterfront condos compared with Fort Lauderdale, from Olara and The Ritz-Carlton Residences to Mr. C and South Flagler House. It details square footage, price-per-square-foot, HOA costs, and delivery timelines through 2028 so local buyers can weigh more space and upcoming inventory here against already-finished options to the south.
   

4. Woman sentenced to 87 months for selling fake nursing diplomas in South Florida (wpbf.com) — A now-closed nursing school on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach was central to a nationwide scheme selling thousands of fake nursing diplomas, and its former vice president has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison. Prosecutors say nearly 3,000 fraudulent diplomas were issued, many leading to real nursing licenses, and multiple Palm Beach County schools and residents have been swept up in Operation Nightingale.
   

5. Palm Beach Fire-Rescue honor guard takes part in Wellington 9/11 event (palmbeachpost.com) — West Palm Beach Fire Rescue joined departments from across Palm Beach County in Wellington to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with an honor guard procession from Patriot Memorial to the Wellington Amphitheater. Local firefighters helped present the colors, heard reflections from county leaders and a former Air Force One pilot, and emphasized teaching younger firefighters the significance of that day's sacrifices.
   

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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
  • Hi Neighbors my daughter birthday is on Monday September the 21st.
    I am in need of someone to who dose treats and cakes for birthday parties. send recommendations please . (Nextdoor Kudza)
  • Hi everyone, I'm looking for someone who can come to my house, and clean out any leaves or debris in my gutters.
    Give me a quote please. Need to do this Soon. (Nextdoor Whispering Pines)
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach - Night Auditor in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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