A potential SpaceX rocket launch is on the horizon — and if all goes according to plan Below is more information on rocket launches from NASA and Cape Canaveral and suggestions on where to watch them from this part of Florida Rocket launch tally: Here's a list of all the missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there's a lot) For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space some rocket launches from the Space Coast can be visible in Palm Beach County When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning Some examples include United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket launch and SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket What the views look like: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral spotted in West Palm Beach Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral can often be seen from Palm Beach County and it can be as easy as walking out of your house and looking north If the forecast is for clear skies and you want a better view some good places to watch the rocket launch from Palm Beach County include: (CBS12) — A stabbing in Lake Worth Beach over the weekend happened after the victim was accused of sexually assaulting a woman The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) previously reported Adam Marshall is accused of second-degree murder for the man’s death Deputies found the victim lying in a pool of blood late Saturday night when they responded to the 400 block of 4th Avenue North He was pronounced dead at the scene right before midnight had been standing in the middle of the road when deputies arrived according to the probable cause affidavit against him A bloody knife was also laying on a table near the victim he explained the victim and a woman were in a dispute and she wanted him out of her home Marshall is reported to have recounted how he contacted another individual to help with the victim who packed up his stuff and started leaving See also: 'Triggered' WPB man accused of ramming into Boca Raton fire engine, fleeing Marshall came up behind the victim and kicked out his bag The man allegedly turned and started punching Marshall and the struggle took both men to the ground The affidavit states Marshall admitted to stabbing the victim with a knife that he carries in his pocket for protection The woman Marshall said he was trying to help told investigators that the victim had attacked her early that morning and the violence lasted for hours She told investigators that Marshall had asked her about it She gave a similar account of the victim packing up to leave that evening as Marshall and the other individual were nearby The woman added that she heard them arguing and using vulgar and threatening language as well as quoting a threat by Marshall spurring the fight that led to the victim’s death Marshall appeared in court on Monday morning and was ordered to be held without bond Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video (CBS12) — A multiple-vehicle crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach is slowing down traffic on Friday morning officials said that the left lane has been blocked No injuries have been reported at this time Lake Worth Beach lovingly known as "L-Dub" or sometimes even "The Dub" by locals is loaded with fun family-friendly things to do Home to a beautiful beach with Caribbean-blue water Intracoastal Waterway boat ramps and kayak launches "L-Dub" is a South Florida gem packed with amazing options mixed with a touch of quirkiness that definitely adds to its charm Lake Worth Beach can definitely keep you busy Information: 2003 10th Ave. N., Lake Worth Beach. fundepot.com Get out and explore this 118-acre wetland just north of the Lake Avenue Bridge on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway and see birds like American oystercatchers, green sea turtles and even manatees. The area can be accessed by a boardwalk or, if you're feeling extra intrepid, by kayak this project took an area of the Lake Worth Lagoon that was a 'dead zone' and through the hard work of the Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management Team Information: 100 N. Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach. kayaklakeworth.com Fun can be yours at this 18-hole course that features a pro shop and a restaurant this is a user-friendly course featuring mature trees and cool sea breezes Information: One Seventh Ave., Lake Worth Beach. lakeworthbeachgolfclub.com film series or hear live music in this historic playhouse in the city's vibrant downtown opened in 1924 and today puts on award-winning dramas Information: 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. lakeworthplayhouse.org Information: 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach. bennysonthebeach.com More: Gordon Ramsay stops in at Benny's on the Beach the waves on both the north and south side of the William O Remember to always check with the lifeguards to see if the public beach areas are open to surfing Information: 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach. lakeworthbeachfl.gov/beach Information: Lake and Lucerne Avenues from South Dixie Highway east to Federal Highway This family-owned business is a nice place to take small children There are two 18-hole courses with seating areas near each par In case the little ones want a treat while playing there is a small concession stand offering drinks and small snacks Information: Adventure Mini-Golf is located at 6585 S Military Trail Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today — A suspect faces a second-degree murder charge after a man was fatally stabbed late Saturday night in Lake Worth Beach The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said that at 11:47 p.m. deputies responded to the 400 block of Fourth Avenue North regarding an assault in progress deputies found a man dead from an apparent stabbing The sheriff's office said a person of interest Detectives arrived to investigate the situation further The sheriff's office said its investigation revealed that Marshall was the aggressor and subsequently arrested him The motive for the stabbing has not been released He is scheduled to have his first appearance in court on Monday The sheriff's office has not released the name of the victim This investigation remains active and ongoing — Another longtime business in Lake Worth Beach is shutting its doors for good a small clothing store known for its affordable cultural fashion The store has been part of the community for the past eight years but the co-owner says a challenging economy and changing consumer habits made it increasingly difficult to keep up WATCH: Gesly Georges shares economic challenges with WPTV "It took us six months to really make this decision," said co-owner Gesly Georges Georges tells WPTV that while the business was doing "just enough" to keep up with overhead and the growing dominance of online shopping as major obstacles "People may not be interested in what we are offering." about 20% of new businesses fail within their first year and only around 35% make it to the 10-year mark and access to capital are key factors for long-term success it starts with the economic volatility of this market," said Kelly Smallridge President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County "But it also starts with making sure they set up their operations in the ideal locations that they did market research before launching and that they had the capital and knowledge to compete." Smallridge says first-time entrepreneurs and small business owners should take advantage of available resources "A good location for one company is very different than a good location for another company," she added "Reach out to your business development center but it's better than starting your business Georges says he's walking away with valuable experience—and hopes to apply those lessons in the future "Right now we're trying to liquidate everything," he said we should be packed up and everything should be out of here." More 4 Less is one of several small businesses in Lake Worth Beach to close in recent months as local entrepreneurs continue navigating economic uncertainty and shifting community needs (CBS12) — A major crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach has blocked four lanes on Friday morning Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 63 See also: Treasure Coast's first Costco in Stuart opens Friday officials said that the four right lanes have been blocked Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reported Oliver Vasquez-Perez died after being caught in the riptide near Lake Worth Beach LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) released the name of the teenager who drowned in Lake Worth Beach over the weekend after being caught in a riptide PBSO reported that Oliver Bernabe Vasquez Ordonez died from the injuries he sustained in the drowning Authorities previously stated deputies responded shortly after 2 p.m on Saturday to a beach along the 3000 block of S Emergency responders were told three people were being pulled by the riptide Lake Worth Beach lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue got all three swimmers back onto the beach See Also: Boat capsizes near St. Lucie Inlet: 4 rescued, 1 dead, 5 still missing had also been under the water for a significant amount of time They are both conscious and alert now and remain in stable condition Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video That's according to an economic study done by the group led by the Copperline Partners hotel company with offices in West Palm Beach and the Northeast U.S. owns the luxury Brazilian Court hotel in Palm Beach The proposed new projects for Lake Worth Beach will provide $59 million in wages and 973 permanent jobs once they are built according to the report by PFM Financial Advisors in Orlando The City of Lake Worth Beach also will benefit to the tune of $2 million annually in new tax revenues More: Group wants Hyatt hotel on Lake Worth Beach land, plus golf course redone by Jack Nicklaus More: Gulfstream Hotel finally changes hands. What's next for this historic Lake Worth Beach property? Copperline sent an unsolicited proposal to the city proposing a public-private partnership that it said would bring new life to aged or underused properties in prime city-owned locations which would be built at no cost to city residents would attract tourist dollars that could be used to make needed road repairs and address other infrastructure needs The projects also would boost area businesses The redevelopment plan now has a name, HORIZON, which stands for "hotels, ocean access and sustainability, recreation, inclusive spaces and zest for life." A new website and new renderings describe HORIZON in greater detail The website includes a section that answers questions about existing Lake Worth Beach properties That discussion includes the fate of the historic casino building and whether the beaches and golf course will stay open to the public The group says nothing will happen to the casino building and the beaches and golf course will remain public The redevelopment effort bills itself as a "harmonious balance" between recreation and sustainability that will elevate Lake Worth Beach into a destination for residents and visitors Details of the plan include new hotels plus Jack Nicklaus courseAccording to the proposal The city's shuttered municipal swimming pool at the beach would disappear and a new pool and recreation center would be built at the city's Northwest Park The city's municipal pool at the casino and beach complex has been closed since at least 2016 And the golf course is in need of repair to offset partial flooding caused by the rise in sea levels other partners in the proposed venture include Nicklaus' new design company 1JN; Hyatt Hotels Worldwide; Fortress Investments of New York; and Stiles Construction of Fort Lauderdale Nicklaus said he was "honored" to be part of the group and he stressed his longtime roots in Palm Beach County which he said his family has called home for nearly 60 years Nicklaus added: ”Our goal with the redesign of Lake Worth Beach Golf Club is to create a world-class golf experience that’s accessible to everyone — residents the city has been studying how to handle the unsolicited public-private proposal It held a workshop in March to go over the process The City Commission is expected to discuss how to handle unsolicited proposals at a meeting in May This proposed public-private partnership would keep the land under city ownership but the development partners would hold various land leases with the city Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch has said the public's input will have "a major role" in the city's consideration of the proposal Backers of HORIZON are eager to see city officials advance their plan They even commissioned the economic report to demonstrate what they said will be a benefit to the city if they are allowed to revamp city-owned properties into tourism and business destinations In addition to a boost from the permanent facilities the projects' construction will generate $481.7 million in economic "output," and create 1,857 jobs The HORIZON proposal isn't the first proposal for redoing land at or around the Lake Worth Beach casino and pool complex city residents have not been fans of real estate development and prior attempts to build on city-owned land have been shot down With the COVID pandemic migration to Palm Beach County, billions of dollars have poured into the area from investors eager to own or build new residences West Palm Beach is out of large blocks of land and investment groups with big money are looking south to Lake Worth Beach for new development possibilities In addition, many Lake Worth Beach residents are looking forward to at least some revitalization of the downtown with the renovation of the historic Gulfstream Hotel across from the Intracoastal Waterway and Bryant Park Deputies are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects accused of graffitiing and vandalizing a Lake Worth Beach business (CBS12) — Deputies are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects accused of graffitiing and vandalizing a Lake Worth Beach business According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) two boys broke into Padron flooring on Saturday located in the 200 block of S East Coast Street See also: Police identify 71-year-old woman as victim in deadly Tri-rail crash The suspects discharged fire extinguishers and graffitied the walls per deputy reports Deputies urge anyone with information to contact the detective on the case at gruberm@pbso.org or call crime stoppers at 1-800-458-8477 (TIPS) LAKE WORTH BEACH — A 17-year-old boy has died after being caught with two other young swimmers in a riptide Saturday afternoon at Lake Worth Beach the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Sunday Saturday to the 3000 block of South Ocean Boulevard Lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue emergency workers provided lifesaving CPR to the three swimmers and took them to area hospitals where they were in stable condition Sunday Police said the two had been under water for an extended period of time The other 17-year-old was taken to Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach where he succumbed to injuries related to drowning The sheriff’s office provided no further information as of Sunday afternoon LAKE WORTH BEACH — The closed half of the Lake Worth Beach bridge has reopened after more than a month of work The two closed lanes on the Lake Avenue bridge reopened at midnight Monday evening operator Florida Drawbridges said Tuesday morning preventing the southern half of the drawbridge from rising The Florida Department of Transportation closed that part of the state-owned bridge on March 5 Bridge crews temporarily raised the southern drawbridge while it was broken. The special part had to be made and delivered, state Transportation Department spokesman Guillermo Canedo said in March A review is being conducted to determine why the gearbox stopped working Chris Persaud covers transportation in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post Email news tips and ideas to cpersaud@pbpost.com After 11 years, Rhum Shak in Lake Worth Beach has closed their doors Located at 802 Lake Ave. on the corner of Lake Avenue and North J Street in the heart of downtown Lake Worth Beach this institution was known for their Tuesday Bingo Nights Though they officially closed Sunday night the owner had mentioned as late as last week a potential sale but as of this report no transaction could be confirmed Several commenters online were in disbelief with one even posting suggesting this could signal the end of L-Dub's bohemian vibe and more gentrification of the entire area Rhum Shak went out with the Melinda Elena Duo playing the establishment's final gig on Sunday Owner Kevin Knight posted this on Instagram last week: "Hey friends – this Sunday will be our last day open with Kevin and Dave at the helm we’ve got a sale pending and will keep you in the loop on what’s next Thanks for all the love and support over the years – we couldn’t have done it without you!" there are other nearby ways to get that "L-Dub Shuffle" going including Rudy's Pub Other LWB food news: Go! Michelin-worthy restaurant from James Beard nominees reopens in Palm Beach County Information: instagram.com/rhumshakfl Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today — Relief may be on the way for drivers struggling to find parking in downtown Lake Worth Beach The city commission has approved plans for an $8.5 million parking garage on K Street—just a block away from Lilo's Streetfood and Bar But some business owners and residents in the area still have questions about how it will all work we definitely need a parking garage," said Andy Amoroso a local business owner who supports the plan WATCH: Commissioner Reinaldo Diaz tells WPTV his thoughts about garage business owners say parking becomes a headache for many said his customers and staff often have to walk several blocks just to get to the restaurant The parking garage was approved in a 3-2 vote by the Lake Worth Beach city commission The goal is to improve parking and generate revenue for the city The project will be funded through a public-private partnership that includes city funds not everyone is on board with how quickly the decision was made Commissioner Reinaldo Diaz voiced concerns about the lack of detail regarding how parking management will be handled once the garage is built with a lot of the things on the equation not yet determined," Diaz said "One of the main things is how are we going to handle parking management downtown." Residents and workers alike are wondering whether parking permits or discounted rates for locals will be part of the plan "That's the other thing that hasn't been discussed," Diaz added It needs to be determined how far that permit range is going to go." those details matter—especially during big events like St "My staff are five to six blocks away," Lipovich said "We have to remind them to leave early to get here on time." the parking garage now moves into the design and development phase with construction expected to be completed by 2026 Lake Worth Beach City Commissioner Reinaldo Diaz lost reelection Tuesday getting fewer votes than tech businessman Anthony Segrich and Realtor Greg Richter Commissioner Chris McVoy easily won reelection against challenger Carla Blockson chairwoman of the city's Community Redevelopment Agency Diaz got about 27% of the vote to Segrich's 39% and Richter's 34% with all precincts reporting the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office reported in unofficial results Segrich and Richter will face off March 25 in a runoff election because neither man won more than 50% of the vote The winner will represent the city's southeast McVoy won with 57% of the 446 votes tallied in his race Tuesday night Once one of Palm Beach County’s most affordable places, even Lake Worth Beach has become a nightmare for renters and prospective homebuyers The City Commission candidates aimed in Tuesday’s election to tackle the city’s cost of living they offered voters a variety of ideas for tackling expenses including easing regulations on home construction embracing solar energy and selling water from the city McVoy and Diaz were seeking reelection to their second and final consecutive three-year terms Commissioners can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms Four commissioners are elected by voters in their districts while the mayor is elected by voters citywide The seats for mayor and the other two commissioners were not up for election this year Background: McVoy has worked as a consultant to the U.S Department of the Interior and at the South Florida Water Management District as a scientist researching the Everglades He has a doctorate in soil physics from Cornell University Now he is an environmental scientist with South Florida Engineering and Consulting Public service: McVoy previously served as a city commissioner from 2010-17 He is a board member of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Friends of the Everglades Cost of living plans: Allow homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, also called “mother-in-law cottagers” or “granny flats,” on their properties. Supported citywide housing study, voted to declare “housing crisis” in the city business inspections and street safety for pedestrians Seek to build more electric vehicle charging stations Lift the cap on solar power residents can use Campaign finances: McVoy had raised $11,472 as of Feb Richter is a Realtor running to unseat Diaz Background: He has lived in Lake Worth Beach for seven years Public service: Richter is president of the South Palmway Neighborhood Association Cost of living plans: Speed up the permitting process so housing can be built faster Look into selling water to other municipalities or the county so the costs of running the water utility are shared by more customers than Lake Worth Beach residents Other priorities: Keep developing downtown apartments with the museum of decorative arts project downtown Make code enforcement less frustrating for residents and business owners Campaign finance: Richter had raised $18,530 as of Feb Website: greg4lwb.com Segrich is a former tech businessman best known for surviving a shark attack in 2011. He and his wife have since opened a shark-themed short-term vacation rental in Lake Worth Beach who holds a computer science degree from Boston College says he has helped companies such as Pepsi and National Semiconductor improve their operations and cut waste Cost of living plans: Speed up development when the plan already conforms to what is allowed to be built on its land Cut redundant building code regulations without sacrificing safety or efficiency Speed up permitting of construction without sacrificing ecological protections which make developers pay the city for the services the city must provide Other priorities: Audit the $88 million utility bond project approved in 2022 Bring down residents’ utility bills by incentivizing installation and use of solar panels and capturing and using rainwater to conserve water Campaign finance: Segrich had raised $33,480 as of Feb Website: segrich4lwb.com (CBS12) — Video shows firefighters responding to a blaze at a church in Lake Worth Beach on Tuesday Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said its units were called to reports of a structure fire near Ebenezer Church on 725 S firefighters found a building behind the church engulfed in smoke PBCFR said a quick search of the building ensured that the building was empty PBCFR Units had the fire under control in about 10 minutes There were no injuries as a result of the fire See also: Florida taxpayers cover $660M in hospital costs for undocumented immigrants: Report The actual church building was not affected The cause of the fire remains under investigation Five City Commission candidates aim in Tuesday’s election to tackle the city’s cost of living Commissioner Chris McVoy faces challenger Carla Blockson chairwoman of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency Commissioner Reinaldo Diaz faces two opponents: Realtor Greg Richter and businessman Anthony Segrich They offer voters a variety of ideas for tackling expenses McVoy faces Blockson to represent northwest Lake Worth Beach Richter and Segrich vie to represent the city’s southeast McVoy and Diaz are seeking reelection to their second and final consecutive three-year terms If no candidate wins the majority of votes in the District 4 race the top two vote-getters face off in a runoff election March 25 The seats for mayor and the other two commissioners are not up for election this year Polls will open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. To find your polling place, visit VotePalmBeach.gov McVoy is seeking his second term as commissioner Website: votemcvoy.com She is chairwoman of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency which aims to improve blighted parts of town Background: Blockson has lived in the city since 1996 when her husband was selected as its fire chief She has volunteered with civic groups and helped with efforts such as giving high school seniors safe havens to celebrate their graduations Public service: Blockson has been chairwoman of the CRA since 2023 and has been a board member since 2021 She was appointed to the City Commission in December 2020 but lost the March 2021 election to McVoy She is a member of the Electric Utility Advisory Board Cost of living plans: Continue supporting CRA’s efforts to build more houses and apartments the CRA has built 778 housing units — with 377 more under construction — she says Other priorities: Public trust in elected leaders expand the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League program have more officers meeting with neighborhood associations Campaign finance: Blockson had raised $12,467 as of Feb Website: carlab4lwb.com Commissioner Diaz is seeking his second term on the City Commission Background: Born and raised in Lake Worth Beach Diaz is a board member of the Everglades Coalition and Florida Wildlife Federation He founded the nonprofit Lake Worth Waterkeeper Public Service: Diaz was elected in 2022 to the City Commission Cost of living plans: Bring in experts to review the city’s land regulations to see what can be changed Voted to create a rate stabilization fund that uses money set aside to subsidize the city-owned electric utility when fuel costs spike so that those added costs are not passed onto customers Other priorities: Review growth management policy regularly Find a fair agreement with the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts project (WMODA) a proposed arts museum downtown that would include 110 apartments and a parking garage Campaign finance: Diaz had raised $2,550 as of Feb Website: diaz4lwb.com LAKE WORTH BEACH — Pride Weekend took place this past weekend with a festival and parade that ended at Bryant Park, where thousands mingled, danced and celebrated under cloudy skies that illustrated the menacing climate the LGBTQ+ community faces across the country Colorful pride flags flapped in the wind at businesses and along roads in Lake Worth Beach commemorating the two-day event that faces a range of financial and political threats the executive director of Compass Community Center said the center's finances could take a significant hit if the federal government pulls back on grant funding that helps pay for its work providing health-care testing and other programming for those in the LGBTQ+ community Compass has organized the Pride event with backing from community group sponsors whose funds are also under threat as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to pull back from tens of millions in grant commitments This year's event was about $21,000 more expensive than it was in the past, Seaver said, as Compass followed law enforcement's suggestion that it use new, special road barriers to prevent a repeat of the January 1 attack in New Orleans where a man in a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street and killed 15 people Seaver said organizers have not wanted to increase the $10 and $12 admission prices in order to keep the event as accessible as possible But with security and entertainment costs rising and with the financial threat to some of the event's sponsors "we're going to have to make some hard choices next year," she said is that a patron steps forward to help cover the $20,000 cost for the parade and the $50,000 to $60,000 cost for the festival Getting additional corporate support could prove challenging in the current political climate Ron DeSantis and Trump have attacked diversity equity and inclusion programs in government and private industry They argue that such programs shift focus away from merit while supporters see them as important efforts to make sure people from marginalized communities are included in job candidate pools and that their views are taken into account as policy is formulated Criticism of transgender people was one of the themes that animated Trump's campaign last year LGBTQ+ community members have not failed to notice what they view as attacks on their very existence "That is why we need Pride this year," Seaver said Many of those who attended the Palm Beach Pride festival Saturday agreed "I need to be around my fellow community members especially in times like this," said 38-year-old Silvia Silvestri of Loxahatchee Groves "Coming here is a chance to be myself and also to meet like-minded people." Silvestri said she fears that presenting herself as a woman would put her in danger "I still present as a male to society for my safety," she said said the anger directed toward those in the LGBTQ+ community is palpable "I have friends all over the world," said Contreras who is straight and married to a woman who is bisexual "A lot of them are saying the same thing: they're scared for us." That fear has led many to Ellie Mental Health a Lake Worth Beach clinic that provides counseling for people dealing with trauma Ellie Mental Health was a vendor at Saturday's festival with staff members handing out fliers and answering questions from those who stopped by "Mental health support is very important right now," said Gabriella Hernandes a counselor who staffed Ellie's table along with fellow counselor Amaranta Bretas Both counselors said the feeling of being attacked and discredited is acute among the LGBTQ+ patients they treat we're the only place where they can open up," Hernandes said said the vitriol seems stronger in news coverage from other places outside Palm Beach County said Pride remains an important opportunity to have fun and be together "We fought all these years for equality and to not be judged or discriminated against," he said — Malfunctions on the Lake Worth bridge are causing unwanted traffic for many Palm Beach County drivers half of the lanes on the bridge have been closed due to a malfunction WPTV is listening to Palm Beach residents who are frustrated and are looking for answers as their commute times have doubled Dave Kaminer lives in the Town of Palm Beach and said this problem comes and goes trying to get over the bridge in the morning over the bridge in the afternoon," Kaminer said WATCH: How is the Lake Worth bridge malfunction impacting Palm Beach traffic we couldn’t go north of Southern Boulevard," Kaminer said we're prisoners on this great island paradise." Kaminer is demanding solutions and he’s not alone John Kaufman commutes from the island and says traffic has been inconvenient "It took about 40 minutes to get back from Congress the other day," Kaufman said Residents added nearby construction has only made matters worse as the Palm Beach International Boat Show is coming up this weekend FDOT said in a statement that the issue could persist for another month "It's easier to get the astronauts back from space than it is to get here on Palm Beach from Lake Worth Beach," Kaminer said (CBS12) — A huge law enforcement presence is at the Lake Worth Beach corridor The scene is near Military Trail and Clemens Street Only a few blocks from 10th Ave and Lake Worth however our CBS12 photographer tells us there are several streets blocked off the historic Gulfstream Hotel has sat vacant—its once-grand halls silent the iconic property is finally showing signs of life Construction is now underway at the nearly century-old hotel and General Manager Lawrence Cassenti said big changes are on the horizon WATCH: General manager shares how the hotel will boost the local economy this is going to be the last thing you see before you hit the waterway," said Cassenti has long been considered a centerpiece of downtown Lake Worth Beach Plans to renovate the hotel were first approved by the city years ago but progress was repeatedly stalled due to lawsuits with the exterior structure reinforced and supplies already ordered Cassenti said the restoration is moving forward on a tight but steady timeline "We're expected to have a soft opening by the end of this year and a grand opening by early 2026," he said The project, largely funded by the city's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), briefly faced concerns over proposed legislation in Tallahassee that would eliminate CRAs statewide the project is still on track—despite the lingering uncertainty and challenges like tariffs on construction materials the Gulfstream Hotel will feature a restaurant and other upscale amenities—all while maintaining the building's original Mediterranean Revival architecture WATCH RELATED: 2 Florida bills could eliminate CRAs statewide Cassenti believes the revitalized hotel will be a major boost to the local economy bringing new jobs and giving visitors more reasons to stay and explore "All these houses and cottages in certain places they're rented to people who come from out of state to see Florida," said longtime resident Tommy Reese Other neighbors said they're just excited to see movement after so many years and having seen it empty—as a place that used to have activity and music—this feels long overdue," said Vincent Cerniglia residents can expect visible progress at the site and general clean-up efforts are all underway—and by the end of the summer locals should start to see dramatic changes LAKE WORTH BEACH — Former tech businessman Anthony Segrich will represent downtown and the city's southeastern neighborhoods on the City Commission after defeating Realtor Greg Richter in a special election Tuesday running on promises to cut regulations to speed up construction and development unofficial results with all precincts reporting to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections showed Tuesday evening along with all neighborhoods south of Lake Avenue and east of Dixie Highway Both men had wanted to tackle housing affordability by speeding up construction and development Segrich had said he wanted to cut redundant building code regulations without sacrificing safety or efficiency speed up permitting and construction without sacrificing ecological protections and limit impact fees which make developers pay the city for services it must provide He also wants to speed up development for projects whose plans already conform to what is allowed to be built on its land Segrich has said he wants to incentivize the installation of solar panels and the capturing of rainwater He has also promised to have an audit of the $89 billion utility bond that has not been audited since 2023 Segrich and Richter got the first- and second-most votes in the March 13 City Commission election Incumbent Reinaldo Diaz finished third on March 13 Richter also ran on promises to speed up the permitting process so housing can be built faster he said he wanted to look into selling water to other municipalities or the county so the costs of running the water utility would be shared by more customers than Lake Worth Beach residents Richter had also said he wanted to make code enforcement less frustrating for residents and business owners He supported building a parking garage downtown with apartments above the proposed Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts Chris Persaud is a reporter for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at cpersaud@pbpost.com PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A 17-year-old died after being caught in a rip current Saturday at the Lake Worth Beach Pier Two others — a 17-year-old and a 12-year-old — were also pulled from the water and remain hospitalized in stable condition WATCH BELOW: How teaching water safety at an early age can save lives The names of those involved have not been publicly released The incident is another tragic reminder of the dangers posed by Florida's waterways Ja'Quon Madaris, 16, drowned last summer in the St attended a water safety event in his honor in Port St hosted by Empowered PBG at the Ravenswood Pool focused on water safety awareness and drowning prevention but we want to make sure they're safe as well," said William Martinez of Empowered PBG Martinez partnered with Water Babies Swim Lessons to offer free instruction to families teaching fundamental water survival skills "Literally life-saving," said Whitney Lerman "Even something as simple as teaching someone how to roll into a back float when they get tired in the water Lerman emphasized that the techniques apply in both pools and open water "Even the smallest skills can make the biggest difference," she said Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Saturday's drowning in Lake Worth Beach Lake Worth Beach should not have approved an agreement to grant Palm Beach access to its coastline for a South End dune nourishment project Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch said last week and she made the case that it wasn't simply a change of heart Resch's presence at the council's meeting was in response to a town staff memo that said Lake Worth had reneged on the deal “It sounds like we just changed our mind,” Resch said Her presence in Palm Beach followed appearances by Mayor Danielle Moore, Town Engineer Patricia Strayer and Assistant Director of Public Works Jason Debrincat at Lake Worth Beach’s Dec. 12 commission meeting city commissioners and residents alike excoriated Palm Beach for its plan to run trucks filled with sand through a 10-foot patch of sand running along the Lake Worth Beach Municipal Beach The town's plan to use the 10-foot patch had been a workaround to a controversy that began after the Lake Worth Beach City Commission's Dec 3 vote to approve an interlocal beach access agreement that would have guaranteed Palm Beach coastline access via a concrete road at Lake Worth's municipal beach Palm Beach would have donated $80,000 to the city former Lake Worth Beach city commissioner Cara Jennings notified city officials of a 2009 voter-approved revision to its city charter that bans all nourishment activities at its municipal beach “We were unaware of it because it was never codified by the city clerk at that time,” Resch told the Palm Beach council town staff have contended that Palm Beach has the right to use the 10-foot a portion of land to move its trucks That's because of a 1935 state law that carved out the strip of waterfront between the mean high-water mark and Lake Worth Beach’s boundaries to connect Palm Beach’s land north and south of the municipal beach Town Attorney Joanne O'Connor also noted during the Jan 14 meeting that while the 2009 referendum prohibits beach nourishment and dredging projects at the city's municipal beach which are managed through a completely different system Resch said Lake Worth Beach attorneys have a different perspective but that the legal discussion can continue when the city's attorneys meet with O'Connor Resch said the town can expect stiff resistance from Lake Worth Beach residents “I know that my citizens are a vocal and interesting group .. it’s not going to go well in terms of public participation,” she said Since that patch travels under the Lake Worth Beach Pier Resch also voiced concerns over the impact vibrations from the trucks' moving could have on the pier She also noted the project's potential impact to local businesses and the economic impact (to local businesses) will be horrendous," she said The town has tried to look for another option including a potential access point at Lantana there's not enough dry beach at that location for the trucks to safely travel because we're so late on this project," Blouin said With the project currently undergoing its first phase which involves stockpiling and pumping sand onto the beach at Phipps Ocean Park Blouin said that he and Moore will meet with their Lake Worth Beach counterparts before the start of the project's second phase That's when the trucks will disperse the stockpiled sand from Sloan's Curve south to the Lantana Municipal Beach "We have to collaborate and be reasonable with each other and try to come up with a viable solution for the Town of Palm Beach and the City of Lake Worth," Blouin said You leave us with no other option than a legal option .. If Palm Beach has to use the 10-foot patch of land the town plans to ensure the project is done as safely as possible "I cannot imagine how that physically is going to work," Resch said in reference to trucks driving under the Lake Worth Pier While she hopes Palm Beach and Lake Worth Beach can find another solution she doesn’t “know if there will be a solution that's going to involve Lake Worth Beach.”  The Town Council and Resch agreed that they did not want to see the relationship between the municipal bodies deteriorate "I realize that you still have people in your town that are angry but I think if we can solve this issue between us in an amicable manner then things will fall in place after that," Council Member Lew Crampton said Diego Diaz Lasa is a journalist at the Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at dlasa@pbdailynews.com A car struck a utility pole on South Congress Avenue early Saturday morning briefly knocking out 2,000 Lake Worth Beach residents' power (CBS12) — A car struck a utility pole on South Congress Avenue early Saturday morning briefly knocking out 2,000 Lake Worth Beach residents' power 45% of those residents had their power restored within seconds due to system upgrades See also: Pile-up crash on NB Florida Turnpike leads to 4-mile traffic jam in Greenacres power was restored to 95% of the the affected customers In a morning social media post the City of Lake Worth Beach said crews will remain onsite until all power is restored Editor's Note: This story has been updated to an earlier omission in the District 4 race A fulltime city manager to do that work would help The Palm Beach Post Editorial Board recommends voters elect Carla Blockson to the District 2 seat and re-elect District 4 Commissioner Reinaldo Diaz in hopes of taking Lake Worth Beach in a better direction This is not Blockson's first rodeo. This contest between Blockson and incumbent Christopher McVoy marks the third time the two have faced each other for the right to represent Lake Worth Beach's District 2 voters should make sure Blockson wins the race After considering her position on the city's chief issues the Post Editorial Board believes right now she's the better choice Palm Beach Post Editorial Board endorsements for March 11 municipal elections she has served on the Lake Worth Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency and as chair she has overseen several grants and key projects along the city's Dixie Highway corridor -- including the proposed Weiner Museum of Decorative Arts she would bring a pro-business approach to the dais in support of attracting more commercial development to boost city tax revenue and make the city more of an attraction She'd also work to improve traffic congestion along 10th Avenue North in her northwest district Commissioner McVoy is the district's current commissioner His status quo-stance on the city manager's position strikes the board as counterproductive voters should choose Blockson for the District 2 seat Incumbent Lake Worth Beach Commissioner Diaz represents the city's southeast quadrant which includes Lake Worth Beach's only oceanfront tract The Post Editorial Board recommends voters re-elect him to another term with the following caveat: Lake Worth Beach needs a full-time city manager a task the next city commission must address sooner rather than later has tried to bring administrative changes to City Hall in hopes of putting the city in a better position to address ongoing legal and development issues He has also been thrust into the ongoing immigration controversy threading the needle in protecting the city's growing Hispanic population continuing to attract revenue from Tallahassee while abiding by punitive state deportation laws and federal dictates Diaz would like to establish a more effective growth policy that would put the city in a better position to review and track ongoing projects Still, the commissioner's take on leaving Jamie Brown, Lake Worth Beach's current public works director, to somehow balance that job with working as the city's "interim" manager, is well, troubling. Diaz believes Brown is doing a better job than his predecessor that the commission removed in 2024 So start the process that leads to Brown being hired to the job on a permanent basis There are many projects that need a full-time city manager's attention including the city's long unused pool that sits near the beach in the commissioner's district but the Post Editorial Board believes that Diaz's performance to date makes him the better candidate in the race 49 an owner of a water mitigation and mold remediation company is the fourth candidate in this race — Despite questions looming over its future the 33rd annual Lake Worth Beach Pride Parade drew thousands of people to celebrate diversity love and solidarity in Palm Beach County on Sunday marched on even as organizers are faced with financial challenges that could jeopardize future events WATCH: Thousands gather for 2025 Lake Worth Beach Pride Parade but to me personally,” said attendee Dylan Collins who was among the many revelers showing support people coming together to support each other supporting everyone who wants to love who they want,” Lillis said concerns about the parade’s sustainability lingered Organizers cited rising costs and security expenses as potential threats to its continuation “I understand it’s a money thing and a security thing but I think maybe if they reach out to different groups and get additional people involved to help raise funds chair of the Palm Beach County Democratic Party State dignitaries also made their presence known traveling from Tallahassee to show support and highlight the importance of representation “Showing the community not only do we stand behind our brothers and sisters but we will not go into the closet,” said Daniel Henry vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party it’s critically important for us to continue that representation.” While the future of the Lake Worth Beach Pride Parade remains uncertain — Change is coming to Lake Worth Beach as crews prepare to take down a piece of the area’s history One of the city’s water towers is set to be demolished 78 years later the water tower that sits on the corner of 22nd Avenue North and North D Street in Lake Worth Beach will be no more While it’s not been in use since Aug of 2023 neighbors in the area say it’s been a navigational point for years cite safety concerns for the final decision to tear it down “There was an issue with a piece of metal that broke off of it and the city of Lake Worth came over and fixed that,” said Seaman The safety concern is one of many reasons why Lake Worth Beach Water Plant Manager Garry Baker says it has to go “I’ve gotten reports that it sounds like church bells going off and that’s actually the wind rods that are up there deteriorating If someone happens to be around the area and they do they could get impaled by one of them,” said Baker “We don’t get proper turnover on the tower The city will continue to use its other tower near 6th Avenue Residents can also anticipate closures in the area What happens next with the vacant lot left behind will be up to the city commission but Baker says he was told it will be repurposed to benefit the community A 17-year-old boy has succumbed to his injuries after drowning in a rip tide Saturday (CBS12) — A 17-year-old boy has succumbed to his injuries after drowning in a riptide Saturday Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) deputies say the two other boys stuck in the riptide a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old survived the prolonged period underwater and in the hospital deputies responded to the drowning at a beach near the 3000 block of S Ocean Blvd in Lake Worth Beach See also: Palm Beach Gardens road rage tip nets guns, meth, steroids, and over 1,300 pills deputies were informed that three swimmers were caught in a riptide Lake Worth Beach Lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue were able to save the swimmers LAKE WORTH BEACH — The only bridge connecting the city's beach to the mainland is temporarily losing half its lanes as state officials have closed them because of a malfunction according to officials with the Town of Palm Beach The Florida Department of Transportation closed the state-owned Lake Avenue bridge on Thursday for "mechanical maintenance work," the department said in a statement that afternoon FDOT did not say when the lanes would reopen and did not detail the nature of the work Drivers can travel on only two lanes of the bridge now Boats with a 35-foot clearance or less can still travel under the bridge More: Southern Boulevard Bridge to Palm Beach temporarily closed Thursday because of malfunction (CBS12) — The 31st Annual Street Painting Festival will cause multiple road closures this weekend The festival will be taking place in the downtown area on Saturday from 10 a.m Parking at the locations listed below will be temporarily prohibited from 6 a.m Friday until the conclusion of the festival at 10 p.m See also: Jack the Bike Man warehouse fire source found any vehicles left on the above streets will be towed by Lake Worth Beach Parking Enforcement The Lake Worth (Robert Harris) Bridge will remain open throughout the festival with detour signs in place to direct traffic to access the Bridge Anyone seeking access to the bridge from the south end will be detoured at 6th Ave Anyone attempting to access the bridge from the north end will be detoured a 10th Ave Anyone with questions is urged to contact officials at 561-318-2830 More than 600 artists transformed the streets into an outdoor museum amid a backdrop of live music and delicious food offerings The event featured both novice and seasoned artists creating masterpieces with colored chalk of everything from original concepts to replicas of classics This year's show featured scannable QR codes posted around the festival that attendees could use to look up information about the artworks in front of them and the artists at work The magnificent work only had a short shelf life though as the Monday rains washed away the colorful canvas readying the pavement for next year's show at the end of February Mamma Mia's on the Beach's manager Marcello Finelli with a margarita pie in Lake Worth. Read the full story: Palm Beach County's best pizza is crowned by Post readers Inside Mamma Mia's on the Beach in Lake Worth. Read the full story: Palm Beach County's best pizza is crowned by Post readers A hot from the oven pie at Mamma Mia's on the Beach in Lake Worth. Read the full story: Palm Beach County's best pizza is crowned by Post readers A selection of pies at Mamma Mia's on the Beach. Read the full story: Palm Beach County's best pizza is crowned by Post readers At Mamma Mia's on the Beach, I really enjoyed my two slices: white, mushroom, spinach and a plain. Read the full story: Palm Beach County's best pizza is crowned by Post readers Mamma Mia's on the Beach owner Anthony Vultaggio. Read the full story: Palm Beach County's best pizza is crowned by Post readers you can still cruise along Downtown Lake Worth Beach and find free public parking — usually with a 4-hour time limit But rising demand for parking and a lack of available spaces could force visitors and residents to pay The long-time free parking perk along Lake and Lucerne Avenues could soon end as city commissioners consider a paid parking plan and a possible garage for areas with the high parking demand During a Dec. 3 commission meeting Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch said it could be a huge change for residents "We know this is going to be a jarring piece of news for residents," said Resch "because they’re not used to having to pay." The considerations are part of an update to a 2018 study that recommends boosting downtown street parking availability and generating millions in revenue READ MORE: $500,000 grant boosts Black history museum project, revitalization in West Palm Beach community an outside consultancy firm working with the city It suggests lower fees with longer limits in off-street areas and causing overflow into surrounding neighborhoods,” the report explained “We recommend reducing the current 4-hour time limits in the Lake and Lucerne corridor (from J to M Streets) to 2 or 3-hour time limits with fees to ensure appropriate turnover of spaces for the area with the highest parking demand.” Commissioner Sarah Malega wants to expand the plan beyond downtown — and add more ADA parking spaces electric vehicle charging stations and a resident decal parking system not just from Dixie Highway to Federal Highway the same thing with the resident parking," Malega said "When you have small houses that have 15 people living in them There’re on the roads and you can’t get down the street." The updated 2024 plan also includes discussion surrounding a 4-level parking garage on S K St that could provide a total of 268 parking spaces “almost doubling the City’s remaining off-street parking supply,” according to the report The City operates paid parking meters at the beach The experts recommend expanding the beach program to include the downtown area — $3.00/hour for on-street parking rates for the Lake/Lucerne corridor (172 spaces) and $2.50/hour for various side streets (308 Spaces) enforcement would take place 7 days/week from 9AM-9PM Lake Worth commissioners said they will seek public input before finalizing plans Tensions are rising between the Town of Palm Beach and the City of Lake Worth Beach over sand As Palm Beach begins its Phipps Ocean Park Beach Nourishment Project to replenish the coastline from Sloan's Curve to the Lantana Municipal Beach, Lake Worth Beach is attempting to overturn an agreement that guaranteed the project access through its municipal beach Palm Beach had agreed to make an $80,000 donation to improve the facilities at Lake Worth's municipal beach The move comes after Lake Worth Beach officials were notified last week by former commissioner Cara Jennings of a 2009 voter-approved revision to its city charter that bans all beach nourishment activities at the city's public beach the provision had not been added to the city's charter document Lake Worth Commissioner Christopher McVoy told the Daily News on Monday "It prohibits Lake Worth Beach from doing beach nourishment projects but it also explicitly prohibits the use of our beach for any other nourishment projects Though Lake Worth Beach commissioners approved the agreement with Palm Beach during its Dec they are now seeking to reverse their decision because it violates the city charter Palm Beach staff told their Lake Worth counterparts during a meeting that it's the state that has the rights to a 10-foot strip below the beach's tideline which the town will use to transport the sand along the coastline "On the argument that they have the right to use that strip I would only hope that the town of Palm Beach is considering the PR aspect of that because it doesn't look very good," McVoy said Palm Beach Deputy Town Manager Bob Miracle told the Daily News Monday that the town would continue to discuss with Lake Worth Beach how it can retain beach access for the renourishment project The agreement has already resulted in an eruption of online criticism from Lake Worth Beach residents many of whom say the project will disrupt the beach during the height of the tourism season which would add sand to Palm Beach's coastline as well as that of Lake Worth Beach and South Palm Beach "really helps everyone," Miracle said Lake Worth Beach officials will discuss the agreement during a City Commission meeting at 6 p.m While the issue with Lake Worth Beach does not affect the first phase of the nourishment project which will see sand stockpiled and pumped onto the beach at Phipps Ocean Park which calls for the stockpiling of sand along the shoreline from Sloan's Curve south to the Lantana Municipal Beach Lake Worth's municipal beach had been key to the project's southern reach as the agreement would have allowed trucks contracted with Palm Beach to utilize  a concrete road south of the Lake Worth Pier to replenish the dunes surrounding Lake Worth Beach's coastline During previous beach nourishment projects, the town had entered the coastline through an access point at the 3360 S. Ocean Blvd Condominium, Palm Beach Public Works Director Paul Brazil told the council in July Citing the significant impact on residents' quality of life the condo refused to allow the nourishment project leading the town to reach out to Lake Worth Beach Because the protected seafloor near the southern coastline bars barges from pumping sand onto the beach "we have to truck it in; there isn't any other alternative," Brazil said in July (CBS12) — In the early hours Tuesday morning a shooting at a bar in downtown Lake Worth Beach left two men dead and two others injured prompting an investigation by Palm Beach County Sheriff's detectives Officials reported two of the men were taken to a local hospital: one with life-threatening injuries and the other in stable condition the other two men involved were pronounced dead at the scene A witness told CBS12 News that the group of men who were shot consisted of her coworkers from the Old Key Lime House in Lantana She explained that she and her colleagues were having a Christmas party at Lilo's Streetfood and Bar in Lake Worth Beach The party started at Lilo's at about 9 Monday night When that party ended at about 12 midnight several of the employees from Old Key Lime House walked down the street to another bar When I came back I saw the police pull up immediately ran in and saw two of our co-workers deceased on the floor the other one had already ran out and found an ambulance But four people shot," said Jackie Slattery PBSO responded to The Rock Irish Pub at about 1 Tuesday morning PBSO says some sort of altercation occurred a fight inside the bar that led to the shooting "After a night of celebrating Christmas with each other enjoying all of the fruits of life and the good times Some vile monster," said Ryan Cordero "The person who did this is a vile monster?" we asked him he killed two innocent people," Cordero said Cordero says the Old Key Lime House has about 200 employees He says he still can't wrap his head around the tragedy "What would you say to the person who did this?" we asked Cordero You keep feeling like you're just gonna wake up and this is just a little nightmare or something you can't wrap your head around it yet It's not real yet," Cordero said PBSO says the two shooting victims are hospitalized PBSO has not released any information on a possible motive for the shooting much like the lyrics to the 1973 Hall & Oates classic but with any luck the cool weather will linger for a few more weeks get out there and live it up while you can at the Bike Rodeo in Royal Palm Beach a community yard sale in Palm Beach Gardens and more (This story has been updated to correct information about the Pride Parade start time.) This two-day festival at Bryant Park in Lake Worth Beach will showcase the resilience and progress of the LGBTQ+ community and will feature live performances entertainment for all ages along with food and beverage vendors March 30 and will follow Lucerne Avenue west cut over at J Street to Lake Avenue and then proceeds to Bryant Park The event is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. Bryant Park, South Golfview Avenue and Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach. Presale $10, general admission $12, 18 and younger free. Information: compasslgbtq.com/palmbeachpride Swede Fest: Bad Movies by Good PeopleCelebrating its 10th anniversary and held at the Lake Worth Playhouse this no-budget film festival featuring four-minute remakes of Hollywood hits will kick off the L-Dub Film Festival These laughably bad remakes feature found props great imagination and showcase underground talent Some of this year's entries include: "The Little Mermaid," "Lethal Ghostbuster Weapon," and "Barbie Movie: The Prequel." The event is 6 p.m. Friday, March 28. 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach. Information: swedefestpalmbeach.org; facebook.com/swedefestpalmbeach Get ready to drop the hammer and pedal your hearts out in this free an intermediate 4-mile race and a 3-mile race for beginners Free T-shirts for the first 75 participants The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29. 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Free. Information: royalpalmbeachfl.gov 60th Anniversary Celebration-the Downtown Festival at Royal Palm PlaceCelebrate this historic landmark retail center in Boca Raton with an antique & supercar car show a mural painting that attendees can participate in The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29. 201 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton. Free. Information: royalpalmplace.com Taking place at the City Hall Municipal Campus is another man's treasure" as you explore this diverse selection of unique items and hidden treasures at during the sale Bonus: The Symphonia's 20th Anniversary Season: "Concert IV: Neighboring Bach"This show will feature The Symphonia’s principal conductor and artistic advisor This concert will take the audience back to Köthen where the great Johann Sebastian Bach lived in 1723 Willis has guest conducted orchestras around the world including the Chicago Symphony The show is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29. 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. $55. Information: thesymphonia.org; 561-376-3848 This celebration will feature cold foods including fresh fruit and carving stations featuring french turkey breast with gravy and beef tenderlion with horseradish cream sauce The event is Sunday, April 20 with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 105 Barbados Drive, Jupiter. Adults $65, children $20. RSVP by April 16. Information: farah@abacoagolfclub.com; abacoa.com/AbacoaGolfClub countywide list of restaurants offering Easter and Passover dinner specials and brunches will be posted online in the next few weeks get out there and enjoy some German beer and culture at the Halfway to Oktoberfest celebration at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches stay cool at the South Florida Watermelon Festival in Boca Raton get your groove on during Bites & Beats at Hilton West Palm Beach and more Celebrate this milestone at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches in true Oktoberfest fashion a masskrugstemmen (beer stein holding contest) South Florida Watermelon Festival at South County Regional ParkWhether you love them with some sugar sprinkled on top cubed and frozen or just straight-up sliced it's time to celebrate these beloved melons This event will feature watermelon-inspired creations The event is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton. $28. Parking $10. Information: soflowatermelonfest.com Let DJ Cristi Hernz set the mood with some sweet beats while you enjoy cocktails crafted at Galley and array of dining options from several food trucks including Galley The event is 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: hiltonwestpalmbeach.com/hotel-activities Carlin Park After Dark featuring Shake It Up & JadedAfter riding the wild surf and/or soaking up some rays in Jupiter shake things up and rock out with these Cars and Aerosmith tribute bands The event is 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 12. 750 A1A, Jupiter. Free. Information: facebook.com/Seabreeze Take the 105 steps to the top and experience the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse as the moon rises over Palm Beach County and learn about the area's fascinating history The event is 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 12. $25, Lighthouse members $20. Reservations required. Space limited. Information: jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/moonrise Bonus: Screen on the Green featuring "Wicked"Relax on the great lawn along the West Palm Beach Waterfront and enjoy this blockbuster musical about a young woman named Elphaba a student with an unflinching desire for popularity The event is 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11. 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: wpb.org/Residents/Community-Events/Events/Screen-on-the-Green (CBS12) — A desperate 9-1-1 call from a woman who said she was being held captive led deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to a brothel operating out of a small apartment in Lake Worth Beach The investigation resulted in the arrests of two Guatemalan nationals—brothers Yudvin and Glin Zuniga Latin—on charges including human trafficking and sexual battery but when deputies arrived at the apartment they ran off Authorities say the women were brought to Palm Beach County under false pretenses but were instead forced into sex work at gunpoint “This is another crime that didn’t have to happen—because they should have never been here,” said Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw during a press conference Monday Sunday when one of the victims managed to call 9-1-1 only that she had been trapped for days and needed help Deputies traced the call to an apartment near Lake Worth Community High School and recognized the address as part of a larger Inside an apartment on the 1400 block of Lake Avenue terrified and unable to communicate with each other they had been recruited under false pretenses and transported to Palm Beach County to work at the brothel See also: Police investigate midday shooting on Hogans Street in West Palm Beach “The victims were placed in separate rooms they were not allowed to engage with one another and if they leave and did not comply with the demands they knew what was going to happen to them,” said Sgt Carlos Lisboa with the PBSO Special Investigations Division He added that the women reported firearms were kept inside the residence at all times Authorities say this isn’t the first time at least one of the brothers has been accused of operating a brothel In 2023, CBS12 News reported that Glin Zuniga Latin and his mother were arrested for running a brothel just blocks from the latest crime scene he and his brother Yudvin were arrested on the spot and placed under an ICE detainer Sheriff Bradshaw emphasized that his agency is focused on removing criminals who are in the country illegally This is targeted immigration and deportation We’re targeting bad people,” Bradshaw said He also shut down concerns about general immigration crackdowns “No one’s going knocking on doors of neighborhoods and saying ‘Show us your papers.’ No one’s going to school to drag kids out No one’s going to places like that where people are just working Authorities acknowledge this brothel is just one of many that have been operating in suburban neighborhoods across Palm Beach County sources have pointed to a network reportedly run by a woman who goes by Brenda CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente asked about arresting Brenda or taking down other competing brothel networks Lisboa said those investigations are ongoing “You have to understand the size of these organizations We can make a quick arrest and end it for the day or we can make a big arrest and end it forever,” Lisboa said Sheriff Bradshaw added that they are taking a strategic approach to dismantling these operations “We may do surveillance on a place and see a little bit of activity but then we want to get the people running it and that’ll stop the little fish,” Bradshaw said One way the sheriff’s office plans to fight back is by seizing the properties where these crimes are taking place “We’re going to think about seizing these houses If the people in them are a danger to the community we’re going to look at taking the houses away,” Bradshaw said Both Zuniga Latin brothers remain behind bars Yudvin has been accused of two counts of human trafficking Glin has been accused of two counts of human trafficking PBSO added that both suspects are in the United States illegally from Guatemala and ICE detainers have been placed on them Authorities are urging anyone with information about suspected human trafficking operations to report it to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office One person was hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a house in Lake Worth Beach on Tuesday (CBS12) — One person was hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a house in Lake Worth Beach on Tuesday Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said units responded to a vehicle accident near 500 South E Street at around 11:45 a.m emergency responders discovered a vehicle had veered off the road and collided with a column on the exterior of a house One person had to be taken to a local hospital as a result of the crash The building department has been notified to assess potential structural damage to the house while the Florida Highway Patrol and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will be conducting an investigation into the incident (CBS12) — The Lake Worth Bridge on Lake Avenue is malfunctioning See also: Palm Beach shop owner faces felony for selling counterfeit Chanel handbags The Town of Palm Beach says at this time the bridge is closed to traffic Travelers are asked to seek alternative routes Officers are on the scene directing traffic