Good morning, West Palm Beach.

Firefighters at Station 22 received a handmade crew-sized table on Tuesday when Mayor O'Connor rallied residents and sponsors to meet their need for a larger table (a sign of community unity) for sharing meals and connecting.

Publix on Southern Boulevard closed on Sept.

26 for rebuilding + employees were reassigned to other stores. This long-standing grocery in Southdale will reopen with updates designed to serve community needs.

Starbucks announced that nine Florida stores, including the West Palm Beach location (226 Clematis St), are closing as part of a plan to shutter 250 underperforming outlets across North America, and affected employees will receive transfers or severance.

Dancing with the Stars Season 35 aired its third episode last night featuring Yacht Rock Night and 13 celebrities still in the contest (including local Tyler Cameron) with fans voting via text and online on ABC.

Cybersecurity expert Joseph Steinberg warns West Palm Beach residents to be cautious when scanning QR codes as scammers use them to steal personal information.

He advises checking for tampering (like stickers covering original codes) and entering official web addresses directly to avoid phishing attacks.

Palm Beach County commissioners approved Tuesday a $26 million deal for a new 18 story Curio Collection by Hilton hotel next to the convention center that will double available hotel rooms from 400 to 800.

The county will own the completed hotel and lease it back to attract larger events downtown.