Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Good morning, West Palm Beach.
Two crashes blocked five right lanes on I-95 North near Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and shut all lanes on Australian Avenue near Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach on Wednesday morning, causing significant delays (Fla.511).
The Publix on Southern Boulevard will close on Saturday, Sept.
26 at 7 p.m. to build a new store on-site at Southdale Shopping Center; the replacement will be 10,000 sqft larger than the current 45,675 sqft location and may take over a year to complete.
Local synagogues will welcome Palm Beach County's Jewish community today during Rosh Hashana services and host Yom Kippur gatherings on Sept.
20 as families mark the Days of Awe (High Holidays) with community reflection and tradition.
Meteorologists confirm a record-breaking El Niño will reach 2.7°C above normal from Oct-Dec & could lower Atlantic storm activity while potentially triggering warmer winters and rising sea levels along the coast.
Experts are discussing adding a new category for its unusual strength.
Hurricane season peaked on Sept.
10 with five tropical storms and no hurricanes so far as El Niño has kept conditions quiet. Experts advise West Palm Beach residents to stay ready for up to two more impacts this season.
Tampa General Hospital and Mass General Brigham opened a new radiation oncology center at Legacy Place in Palm Beach Gardens on Sept.
10. The facility features a $5M accelerator and plans for a second machine and advanced imaging to meet growing patient demand.
A new apartment project in West Boynton has been modified to include 198 units (50 for workforce housing) after changes addressing density and traffic concerns.
County officials transmitted the proposal for state review, with a decision expected by December or January and construction set to begin in late summer 2027.
West Boca Raton ended Cardinal Newman’s five-year local winning streak with a 24 to 7 win on Sept.
10 at a rain-soaked field. The Bulls built a 10 to 0 halftime lead thanks to turnovers and strong plays by Wally Harmon and quarterback Trey Moran.
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