Commission recommends denial of Happy Hollow Commerce amendment amid strong objections from farmers and preservation groups Staff recommended denial of a proposal to change 5.24 acres in the Agricultural Reserve from AGR to Commerce for a contractor storage yard; after extensive public comment and debate over cumulative conversions, the Planning Commission voted 10‑1 to recommend denial to the Board of County Commissioners.

The Palm Beach County Planning Commission has taken a stand against a controversial proposal to convert agricultural land into a contractor storage yard, prioritizing the preservation of the Ag Reserve despite strong objections from developers.

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Commission initiates text amendment to permit vehicular service/sales in EDC designation after staff review The commission voted unanimously to initiate a privately proposed text amendment to allow vehicular‑based commercial uses (repair/maintenance and attendant pickup/sales) within the Economic Development Center future land‑use designation; the applicant cited a Rivian service/pickup need and staff will prepare a full policy and public‑facilities analysis.

Palm Beach County's Planning Commission just took a bold step towards future innovation by approving a text amendment that could pave the way for electric vehicle services in the Economic Development Center!

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Solid Waste Authority awards Service Area 5 franchise to Good Company after negotiated rate cut The Solid Waste Authority unanimously approved awarding Service Area 5 to Good Company after negotiations reduced monthly curbside rates and the board set a 6-cubic-yard service level for the area; the authority read Resolution 2026-002 into the record.

Palm Beach County's Solid Waste Authority just slashed curbside rates, making waste disposal more affordable for residents in Service Area 5!

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Board approves legal services for Renewable Energy Facility as environmental groups press for stronger contract terms and monitoring The board approved legal services for implementing Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1R; Sierra Club speakers urged removing put-or-pay contract clauses and asked for continuous emissions monitoring and stronger public protections. Troutman Pepper counsel introduced his firm and said they will represent the authority on the project.

The Solid Waste Authority greenlights legal services for the Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility, but public voices demand stronger safeguards and emissions monitoring.

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Palm Beach County commissioners debate homeownership strategies; staff directed to return with cost analyses and to issue for‑sale housing bond RFP At a workshop the county presented three for‑sale housing strategies — convey county infill lots to developers, offer permanent developer subsidy (partly forgiven), and expand direct buyer assistance (up to $100,000). Commissioners asked for amortization, equity‑sharing comparisons and a density analysis of county lots and directed staff to proceed with a for‑sale housing bond RFP.

Palm Beach County is taking bold steps to boost homeownership with innovative strategies aimed at making housing more affordable for working families.

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Residents oppose Preston rezoning in Square Lake; board split 3–3 and mayor’s deciding vote not recorded A rezoning that would allow a 1.67‑acre lot in Square Lake to be subdivided into two lots prompted heavy resident opposition over septic, well‑water and neighborhood character concerns; a motion to deny produced a 3–3 split and the transcript ends before the mayor’s final tiebreaking vote was recorded.

A contentious rezoning proposal in Square Lake has residents worried about the future of their neighborhood, as a tie vote leaves the mayor's crucial decision hanging in the balance.

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Palm Beach County initiates review to expand farmworker housing in Ag Reserve up to 3% The commission voted 7-0 to initiate a comprehensive-plan amendment to study expanding farmworker housing in the Ag Reserve (up to 3% on some parcels), examine development-rights issues and consider protections required by state statute.

Palm Beach County is taking a bold step to expand farmworker housing options, potentially raising the allowance from 1.5% to 3%—a move that could change the landscape for local farmers!

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County launches dispute-resolution process after Wellington annexes Artistry Lakes parcel Palm Beach County authorized a Chapter 164 dispute-resolution process with the village of Wellington over the recent Artistry Lakes annexation to preserve county negotiating leverage on right-of-way, a civic parcel and workforce-housing commitments; the board voted 7-0 to initiate the process.

Palm Beach County is taking action to protect its interests after Wellington's controversial annexation of the Artistry Lakes parcel, launching a dispute-resolution process to secure vital public needs.

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County initiates dispute‑resolution with Wellington over Artistry Lakes annexation to preserve negotiating leverage After Wellington enacted an ordinance to annex Artistry Lakes, Palm Beach County voted 7–0 to start the state dispute‑resolution process to protect county interests in right‑of‑way, civic parcels and workforce‑housing negotiations while staff attempts interlocal talks with the village.

Palm Beach County has kicked off a state dispute-resolution process with Wellington to safeguard its interests in the wake of a controversial annexation of Artistry Lakes.

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County to study expanded farmworker housing in Ag Reserve; commissioners back up to 3% and TDR exemption Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously voted to initiate a comp‑plan amendment to examine farmworker housing in the Ag Reserve, including raising a statutory 1.5% allowance to up to 3% on some parcels and considering exemptions from transfer‑of‑development‑rights (TDR) requirements.

Palm Beach County is taking a bold step to potentially double the housing allowance for farmworkers, aiming to better support local agriculture and address housing needs!

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Palm Beach County asks staff for more study on Ag Reserve commercial cap and mixed‑use rules after public debate After a multi‑hour staff presentation and wide public comment, the county commission directed staff to produce maps, vacancy/utilization data and to schedule community outreach and field visits before considering changes to the Ag Reserve commercial cap, preservation rule, location criteria, or Traffic Policy 3.5(d).

Palm Beach County is at a crossroads as commissioners weigh the future of the Ag Reserve land-use framework amid passionate public debate on preservation and commercial growth.

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Palm Beach County commissioners ask staff for more study of mixed‑use rules in Ag Reserve Commissioners heard hours of public comment and expert testimony on proposed changes to mixed‑use and commercial cap policies in the Ag Reserve, agreed to keep current rules for now and directed staff to return with maps, vacancy data, traffic analysis and community outreach, including site visits.

Palm Beach County commissioners are at a crossroads, debating whether to loosen commercial development rules in the Ag Reserve amidst concerns over traffic and preservation.

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Palm Beach County to study raising fitness‑use cap in commerce zoning after developers and youth sports groups press for space The county commission voted 7–0 to initiate a countywide review of a proposed change to the Unified Land Development Code that would raise the permitted share for 'fitness center' uses in the Commerce future‑land‑use category after developers and local sports organizations said existing 20% limits block leases and community amenities.

Palm Beach County is exploring a significant increase in the allowable percentage for fitness centers in commerce zones, aiming to boost community recreation options and support local sports organizations.

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Trump Candidate Defeated In Home Turf As Democrat Flips Mar-a-Lago District - IndiaWest News Trump Candidate Defeated In Home Turf As Democrat Flips Mar-a-Lago District.

Trump Candidate Defeated In Home Turf As Democrat Flips Mar-a-Lago District

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Democrat flips state seat near Mar-a-Lago, raising new warning signs for Trump via Home - CBSNews.com — As the war with Iran rages on and gas prices keep climbing, President Trump is now feeling the political pain in his own front yard. Ed O'Keefe has more.

A Democrat won a state seat near Mar-a-Lago, signaling potential political challenges for Trump amid rising gas prices and international tensions.

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Over 50,000 people sitting in immigration detention right now have no criminal record at all. This is the reality when states like Florida can write laws like 287(g) which allows law enforcement agents to perform immigration duties.

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Democraat Emily Gregory wint belangrijke verkiezing voor het Huis van Afgevaardigden in Verenigde Staten Key takeaways De overwinning van democraat Emily Gregory in de Palm Beach House-race betekent opnieuw een belangrijke overwinning voor de Democraten in de speciale verkiezingen in het hele land. Gregory, een kandidaat die voor het eerst meedeed en eigenaar van een bedrijf is, wist de zetel te veroveren ten koste van de Republikein Jon Maples, […]

Democraat Emily Gregory wint belangrijke verkiezing voor het Huis van Afgevaardigden in Verenigde Staten #EmilyGregory #HuisvanAfgevaardigden #Democraten #Verkiezingen2023 #PalmBeachCounty

Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice.

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Democrats flip Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago via The Hill News — Democrats delivered a blow to Florida Republicans and flipped a state House seat in President Trump’s backyard, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democrat Emily Gregory, a health fitness small business owner, defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples, a financial adviser, in a race for the open Florida District 87 state House seat, which includes part of Palm Beach…

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House seat including Mar-a-Lago, defeating a Trump-backed Republican. The victory flipped the district for Democrats.

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Linda Campitelli Murder: Rene Perez Arrested in 2024 Killing Florida nurse Linda Campitelli was bludgeoned with a tire iron by ex-coworker Rene Perez in October 2024. Her mother reveals horrific new details after his March 2026 arrest.

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County approves plan to move sidewalk off roadway and add pedestrian bridge after student death After a fatality near Woodlake Middle and Garcia High School, the county approved staff recommendation (Option 2) to shift sidewalks away from the road and add a pedestrian bridge; staff will seek partnership and cost‑sharing with the school district.

Palm Beach County is taking a bold step for student safety by approving a plan to move sidewalks away from busy roads and add a pedestrian bridge after a tragic incident.

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