Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

County offices and libraries will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery in the country. County Services Countywide Events Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m.The Arsht Center’s Heritage Committee is proud to present the Juneteenth Juke Joint,a dynamic […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Southern Border in Arizona to Announce Nationwide Anti-Illegal Immigration Coalition

Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Southern Border in Arizona to Announce Nationwide Anti-Illegal Immigration Coalition

Governor DeSantis held a roundtable on border security efforts with sheriffs from across the nation whose communities have been harmed by illegal immigration.   SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to the southern border where he was met by sheriffs from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and across the country who conveyed the urgent […]

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Road and Dock Closures for the week of June 8, 2023

Road and Dock Closures for the week of June 8, 2023CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through July 2023): One eastbound lane closure as repairs are made on road depressions.  Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Create a Digital Bill of Rights for Floridians

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Create a Digital Bill of Rights for Floridians

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 262, creating the Digital Bill of Rights. The legislation also requires Google and other large search engines to disclose whether they prioritize search results based on political ideology. Additionally, SB 262 prevents government-led censorship by prohibiting state or local government employees from colluding with […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Update on Operation Lone Star

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Update on Operation Lone Star

Florida Officials Interact with More Than 5,800 Undocumented Migrants Including One MS-13 Gang Member on U.S. Terror Watch List   BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida teams have made contact with more than 5,800 undocumented migrants and assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety with more than 190 arrests including felony […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Rural Infrastructure and Economic Development

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Update on Operation Lone Star

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1209 to support rural development and economic opportunity by expanding opportunities for rural communities to be awarded funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). RIF is a grant program funded through the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) which supports rural communities that are planning, […]

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