WEST PALM BEACH — Five Tenet hospitals in Palm Beach County have accused a national hospital-rating organization of orchestrating a “pay-to-play” scheme favoring hospitals that participate in its surveys and failing those that don't attorneys for Tenet said Leapfrog Group's grading system relies largely on self-reported and unaudited data and ranks hospitals according to their participation The hospitals' attorneys said these ratings aren't just wrong but dangerous — driving patients away from safe facilities and into the waiting rooms of worse ones "The Leapfrog Group's business model is as simple as it is sinister: prey on public fear distort the truth and profit from deception," the attorneys wrote in a federal lawsuit filed April 30 a nonprofit which claims to promote health-care transparency and safety the group's attorneys rejected Tenet's "pay-to-play" characterization and said its patient safety data is credible "Tenet is attempting to shoot the messenger instead of addressing the serious patient safety problems," wrote attorney Kimberly Blair in January Blair said Leapfrog "encourages Tenet to make patient safety a priority and improve." Seven attorneys from across the nation represent Good Samaritan Medical Center Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center They said the facilities stopped responding to Leapfrog’s 100-page surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic choosing instead to focus on meeting federal and specialty-specific health standards The hospitals — which together treated about 470,000 patients last year — said that until 2024 Leapfrog graded them based on available data and never gave them lower than a "C." when Leapfrog tweaked its methodology to fail nonparticipating hospitals automatically Leapfrog gave the hospitals “D” and “F” ratings Photos: Palms West Hospital nurse Leelamma Lal recovering after February patient attack “The integrity of information guiding patients' health care decisions must be beyond reproach," the attorneys said has corrupted that trust — weaponizing fear and misleading the public to serve its own craven financial interests." Leapfrog's supposed mission of protecting patients is a "sham," the attorneys continued The lawsuit points to examples where hospitals that earned top Leapfrog grades were simultaneously cited by federal regulators for life-threatening patient care deficiencies received consecutive "A" grades from Leapfrog while government inspectors documented dangerous lapses in care including delays blamed for patient deaths It also cites multiple academic studies and statements from the American Hospital Association warning that Leapfrog’s methodology is unreliable and should not be used to guide patient decisions the hospitals' attorneys said they asked Leapfrog to stop issuing misleading grades "Hospital ratings and hospital safety grades are Leapfrog's opinion," Blair wrote in an email to Tenet's attorneys "Courts nationwide have consistently held that such opinions are protected speech under the First Amendment." Tenet's attorneys said “there is no First Amendment protection for deceptive practices." District Judge Donald Middlebrooks has not yet scheduled a hearing in the case Hannah Phillips is a journalist covering public safety and criminal justice at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at hphillips@pbpost.com (CBS12) — The Palm Beach Gardens tax cheat who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his decade-long fraud scheme that funded a lavish lifestyle will not have to serve any more time for his crime Less than two weeks after a federal judge handed down his sentence the man who failed to pay more than $10 million in taxes – Paul Walczak – learned he would be a free man President Donald Trump wiped Walczak’s slate clean with the stroke of a pen last Wednesday by granting him a full and unconditional pardon Department of Justice explained how he ran multiple health care companies had a workforce of 600 people and an annual payroll of over $24 million Walczak was required to withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes An employer is supposed to turn those funds as well as his companies’ portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes to the federal government he kept some of that money and used it to enrich himself The crimes began in 2011 when Walczak did not pay taxes for two quarters of that year the IRS began reaching out to try to get his payments back into compliance Walczak kept pocketing a portion of the owed payroll taxes which he was still collecting from employees he withheld nearly $7.5 million from them between the years of 2016 and 2019 his company was supposed to pay $3.4 million as part of its share of Social Security and Medicare taxes at that time he used money from the business to buy a yacht and transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars to his personal accounts They also determined that his business accounts were also used to buy personal items at Goodman the judge had ordered Walczak to pay more than $4 million in restitution 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 The options trading world turns its focus to the PGA National Resort this May as the 43rd Annual Options Industry Conference (OIC) convenes from May 6–8 Drawing a wide array of participants—from exchanges and brokerages to regulatory experts and fintech innovators—the event is poised to tackle some of the most pivotal topics shaping the future of derivatives markets What are the primary objectives of the 2025 Options Industry Conference and how do they reflect the current trends in the options market OIC will bring together the brightest and most innovative minds in the options industry Speakers and attendees will have the opportunity to connect while sharing perspective on the latest factors that are driving volatility and offer their expectations of the next influential headlines that will impact the markets Mat Cashman: The 2025 conference is centered around the key theme of innovation in the options markets As the industry evolves with advancements in big data the conference aims to highlight how technology there’s a stronger emphasis on emerging technologies and adaptive strategies reflecting the industry’s focus on not just growth Can you provide an overview of the keynote speaker and how his insights into emerging technologies will benefit attendees Ed Modla: In addition to being a world traveler and highly respected innovator The world is always moving and changing quickly but there could not be a more perfect time to gain insight and wisdom from one of the most creative and inspiring minds in the world today Mat Cashman: Maurice Conti is a visionary leader in the fields of AI Given our focus this year on technological innovation Maurice’s insights will provide attendees with a broader future-facing perspective that directly ties into how the options industry is evolving Can you highlight some of the most anticipated panel discussions I am drawn to “Shaping the Future of Options Education.” The appetite for options knowledge has never been greater and this panel will provide the audience with speakers from different sides of the industry who will discuss their characterization of today’s options user and how to connect with them Mat Cashman: Several sessions stand out to me this year “The State of the Industry” will focus on how firms are using big data and analytics to shape trading and risk management strategies Advanced Analytics and Automation in Options Trading session will be a deep dive into how innovations are impacting decision-making and ethics in options trading How does the conference address the evolving role of retail investors in the options market Ed Modla: The presence and influence of the retail investor in the market continues to expand OIC will address this topic directly by kicking off day 2 with a panel discussion “The Evolution of Retail Options Trading,” which will be on the increasing sophistication level of retail participants along with their behavioral tendencies during periods of market stress What impact do Defined Outcome ETFs have on options and futures markets and how will this topic be explored during the conference Ed Modla: Defined Outcome ETFs can provide a path for investors to gain indirect exposure to the derivatives markets A key feature of these products is the calculated risk-reward profile which is largely accomplished using options contracts OIC will highlight this topic in the morning of day 2 in “The Rise of Defined Outcome ETFs” when a panel of industry experts will weigh the benefits of simplicity against the extent to which investors should understand the construction of these products to help determine their comfort level and automation transforming trading strategies and risk management in the options industry Ed Modla: Sophisticated trading systems have incorporated the element of AI for quite some time the speed and capability of this technology is expanding at a rapid pace today Traders and investors are always looking for ways to gain an edge and being at the cutting edge of this remarkable evolution will be critical to the long-term success of any business Mat Cashman: This year’s panels are packed with conversations on this topic particularly in “State of the Industry” and “Emerging Technologies in Options Trading.” These sessions will address how data-driven modeling and AI tools can enable market participants to trade more efficiently and even approach market analysis in new ways How is the 2025 Options Industry Conference advancing the conversation around options education and why is this important for the future of the market Mat Cashman: Education has always been critical to the health and growth of the options market and this year’s conference is placing an even greater spotlight on it The panel “Shaping the Future of Options Education” will explore how innovative educational platforms and expanded outreach efforts are shaping a new generation of options traders it now has a central place in the conference agenda reflecting the industry’s recognition that sustainable growth depends on empowering investors with better knowledge and tools what networking opportunities and social events are planned to facilitate connections among industry professionals Ed Modla: The OCC & Exchange Welcome Reception at OIC is always unforgettable With live music and delicious hors d’oeuvres served within the magnificent facility at PGA National Resort this will surely be another night to remember there will be several formal and casual networking opportunities including the “Surf’s Up” Networking Event on Wednesday and the golf outing and a pickleball mixer on the final day The race for an open seat on the Palm Beach Gardens City Council is ablaze over firefighting A second contest pits a veteran incumbent against a newcomer suspicious of city government after the decision to convert a city park into an ice-rink complex Group 2 incumbent Marcie Tinsley and Group 4 challenger Chuck Millar intimately familiar with site plans and zoning disputes after spending most of their professional careers navigating the intricacies of local government is a fourth generation Floridian who grew up attending Hialeah Gardens city meetings with his father And he learned perseverance and patience as he and his wife navigated the nation’s health system to diagnose and cure their critically ill son whose interests as both an ice-skater growing up in Green Bay and a bike rider who co-owns an Abacoa bike shop converged into opposition to the city’s decision to close a skateboard park and convert Plant Drive Park into an ice-skating complex Stet has looked into the court records of all four candidates publishing findings about Millar here and Gilow here with no candidate forums scheduled before the March 11 election Stet held wide-ranging discussions with all four candidates to offer a sense of their positions a vice president in property and construction management for Herb Kahlert’s Karl Corp. She served from 2010 to 2017 before term limits forced her out of office But the voter-approved term limits allow a council member to return after sitting out and she won an election to a partial term in 2021 before winning a full three-year term unopposed in 2022 She seeks a second three-year term in this cycle One reason Gilow cited for opposing her is to make sure she didn’t win the seat again without opposition loaning his campaign its entire $1,939 war chest While she said she views campaigning as a gift because “you learn so much about your city,” she compared running for office to giving birth “You really have to put yourself out there You forget the pain you endured giving birth to children.” Despite the city’s history of lawsuits and disputes with Palm Beach County she praised the city for working with the county on traffic issues she cited the 2016 agreement that allowed construction of Avenir and involved county signoff on Northlake Boulevard widening and the extension of Coconut Boulevard to Beeline Highway through the 4,000-home project She downplayed the county’s 2021 decision to sue the city over the city’s decision to pocket county road impact fee payments from developers After a judge ruled in favor of the county city officials went to Tallahassee to push a bill that would force counties to negotiate with cities over how those dollars are spent “We have to collaborate with the county to work together to solve some of these traffic-related issues,” she said Tinsley praised County Engineer David Ricks for making a presentation recently to the City Council on experimental smart traffic signals installed on Hood Road she also criticized the length of time it took the county to add a right-turn lane at Military Trail and PGA Boulevard a project she said she championed for 10 years Construction alone took from September 2021 to October 2023 On the potential for the county to seek an extension of the 1-cent sales tax surcharge to pay for transportation projects a source of money to extend Tri-Rail on the easternmost tracks she said she could not offer support without knowing the details said he would support the sales tax increase Among achievements she is most proud of over this term she cited the three-year reduction in the property tax rate renovation of the Burns Road Community Center and plans for a fieldhouse to complete the Gardens North County District Park a community southeast of Donald Ross Road and Military Trail They both advocate finding a new site for the Plant Drive Park skateboard park in the wake of the city’s decision to lease the park for 40 years to the Palm Beach North Athletic Foundation to build a $40 million says the ice rink is the right idea in the wrong place Tinsley did not vote on the project because her husband Brian LaMotte is a civil engineer who worked for WGI “The rich are trying to take over a poor neighborhood Most poor people don’t play hockey because they can’t afford to.” But the free skatepark and the basketball courts that will be displaced were open to all roller bladers and others use their own motion to propel themselves over berms and rollers He pointed to cities like Ocoee and Okeechobee that have done so Gilow builds custom bikes as a co-owner of Draco Bikes in Abacoa The dispute over the ice rink helped Gilow form his opinions of the City Council “I don’t believe the people of our city are represented by our council,” he said They should be doing a job for the people that live in the city.” Millar and Kemp are running for the seat of Carl Woods first for the city of Greenacres in 1985 and then for a local law firm He also served six years on the city’s Art in Public Places Board and four on the Planning “My value added is understanding the dynamics of growth management,” he said You can manage it in a way that has the quality of life of residents in mind.” He has opinions on the Gardens Mall — one of three county malls that will survive; the FPL office building at PGA and Interstate 95 — “a truly eye catching entry to the city;” and the next development at the Loehmann’s Plaza site — don’t let it turn an unsightly backside to I-95 Fixing the PGA flyover traffic tie-ups will not be simple or cheap but can’t be ignored He supports eight lanes on western Northlake Boulevard He saw merits to both sides of the ice rink debate but voted in December as a planning board member in favor of the site plan because it met all the city codes After Stet’s publication of stories about court complaints over his relations with women he posted an open letter about his struggles with alcoholism saying his opponent “wants to use my disease against me.” “I will not be bullied into silence,” he wrote “I stand here today as someone who understands hardship who has faced darkness and refused to let the negatives win.” would oppose annexation of neighboring areas because Kemp lives in Rustic Lakes on west Northlake Boulevard which became part of the city in a controversial 2018 annexation that most of Rustic Lakes opposed “I love living in Palm Beach Gardens,” he said He listed four points annexations must meet to gain his support including the backing of those being annexed in Portofino between PGA Boulevard and Hood Road Even though he is running against a firefighter Millar secured the endorsement of the city’s firefighter’s union which recently broke off from the county union suggested the county might try to take over the city’s fire department it does!” favorably contrasted the city’s green fire trucks to the county’s red Palm Beach County Fire Rescue expressed an interest in taking over multiple municipal fire departments Sometimes the city relies on county fire-rescue to respond to calls adding “we believe our City deserves to keep our own first responders,” and urging voters to “vote to protect Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue.” he said he has no intention of working to shut down the Gardens department “I want Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue to stay as the home town fire department and make it a destination fire department that firefighters want to work for,” Kemp said A merger could only happen at the request of the city department “Anyone suggesting otherwise is either misinformed or deliberately spreading falsehoods.” He called the city union’s decision to back his opponent political said he would fight to replace the skateboard park He suggested the city should have invited more public comment before agreeing to lease Plant Drive Park for the ice rink moved from The Acreage into the city in 2021 his priority has been the health of his son The child’s symptoms started in 2009 when he came home from preschool having trouble breathing and in pain according to an account on the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center website Despite treatment and seemingly endless doctor consultations his condition worsened until by 2013 he was reliant on a wheelchair That’s when a doctor at the center in Baltimore identified a vascular malformation and performed surgery he has been diagnosed with Graves’ disease Hashimoto’s disease and atypical dysautonomia his photo on a poster helped Johns Hopkins raise $7 million Palm Beach County declared June 7 to be John D living in a dorm and attending Palm Beach Atlantic University He still spends months getting treatment in Philadelphia and Baltimore His award-winning newspaper career spanned more than 40 years Joel lives with his wife in Palm Beach Gardens He volunteers on the board of NAMI Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society This story was originally published by Stet News Palm Beach by Lauren Olesky, Charlotte Carl Fla (CBS12) — A severe thunderstorm warning is issued in Indian River County until 8 p.m A flood advisory is in place for Palm Beach County until 4:45 p.m Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s as we head out the door We warm back to the mid 80s for the afternoon More storms will return to the area as well keeping the chance of rain in the forecast but thunderstorms will start to pop up closer to 2:00 pm.The rain could become more widespread as we head towards the evening Heavy downpours and gusty winds will be our biggest threats There is the small chance for a few severe storms today Strong winds and hail will be our main threats Scattered showers continue for the remainder of the week (This story was updated to add new information.) Crew men’s and women’s clothing brand is returning this fall to northern Palm Beach County with an outlet store at the retail and restaurant complex at PGA Boulevard and Alternate A1A Crew previously had a full-service store at The Gardens Mall Pura Vida is a trendy high-end health food restaurant with acai bowls The restaurant, founded in Miami Beach in 2012, has more than two dozen locations across South Florida and two in New York. This one will be its sixth in Palm Beach County and second in northern Palm Beach County: It opened at Harbourside Place in Jupiter one year ago What happened to PGA Marina?: Crews demolish 50-year-old marina for $80M overhaul Months of construction has changed the footprint at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens and South Carolina-based Edens is bringing in an array of tenants from boutiques and restaurants to personal wellness and spa services "Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is evolving into a revitalized hub demonstrating our commitment to creating a premier destination for shopping dining and quality time with family and friends," wrote Mark Doster "We are curating an array of exciting new retail offerings to ensure our place meets the dynamic needs of this vibrant community from day into night." What’s new at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens?Five stores have opened in recent months: What is Plum Market?: All-natural grocery store to open in Palm Beach Gardens next spring Store owners at the complex have said it has struggled to attract new shops since renovations started there in 2020 leading to confusion among some customers about whether stores stayed open through construction Some stores either moved away or closed during this time a fan-favorite gift shop that took up a large storefront for years it's empty except for when it hosts occasional pop-up shops for boutique warehouse sales Store owners are glad to see that the tide is turning and it was right after COVID,” said Elizabeth LeGore who owns Vagabond Apparel Boutique and Vagabond Apparel Kids Maya Washburn covers northern Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today These establishments are packing mom-love with champagne and blue crabs made-to-order omelets and full dessert bars While most of the specials center on a brunch menu there are a few dinner dining opportunities There's also a Mother's Day tea and a fashion show Moms can enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne before indulging in one of two specials The blue crab stack features jumbo lump crap frisee salad and a Cajun bloody mary sauce for $28 The stuffed yellowtail snapper is filled with shrimp and roasted corn and served with braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes for $42 Details: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. luckyshuckjupiter.com The BeaconTake brunch to the next level with the 12-ounce marinated skirt steak and vegetable omelet dressed in a rich hollandaise sauce for $38 Elevate a traditional breakfast dish with the shrimp and grits featuring chimichurri char-grilled tiger prawns with cheesy grits for $32 consider the lobster risotto for $45 or pasta agnolotti with salmon Details: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. thebeaconjupiter.com five-star dining destination will offer an elevated brunch from 11 a.m with dishes including their avocado "croast" featuring crushed avocado hollandaise sauce and parmesan cheese on a buttery croissant for $28 Mother's Day dinner specials will be available from 5 to 9 p.m dressed in a roasted red pepper pesto and leek aioli for $32 or the surf & turf option tournedos & king crab featuring juicy tenderloin and king crab complemented with roasted garlic pomme puree and sherry-garlic butter for $98 Detail: 1000 N. US 1, Jupiter. 561-570-1000; 1000north.com The Jupiter GrillThey will host a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m raw bar and a 'full brunch buffet.' There will also be drink specials for mom on her big day including the Bottomliss Bliss for $25 It will allow mom to mix and match endless Aperol spritz cocktails passionfruit or blackberry) and Jupiter bloody mary's Details: 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter. thejupitergrill.com Serving up Swedish-American food and craft cocktails this Gardens destination will host a special Mother’s Day brunch between 11 a.m Menu highlights include råraka with Swedish caviar (Swedish style caviar served on a butter fried potato pancake) for $24 potato purée) for $26 amongst other selections Details: 5300 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens. waxins.com/waxins-palm-beach-gradens Treat mom to a coastal brunch at this seaside destination It will feature an appetizer station with an eight-foot charcuterie board A seafood display will be packed with crab The crudité display will be crafted with local vegetables and homemade baba ghanoush Main course dishes will include herb-crusted striploin with horseradish cream and jus and roasted chicken with a tangy chicken jus Brunch will also feature a pasta station and plenty of breakfast favorites with made-to-order omelets and build-your-own waffles The dessert station will include key lime pie limited-time seasonal desserts including the whimsical Not Your Grandma’s Garden Details: 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach. onacoastalcuisine.com this brunch will feature complimentary mimosas or bloody marys for moms with the option of turning those bottomless for $18 Classic breakfast favorites will also be available such as stuffed French toast The carving station will offer Dijon-roasted salmon and herb-crusted prime rib served with mashed potatoes and ginger-garlic broccolini Details: 951 US 1, North Palm Beach. northpalmbeachcc.com/the-clubhouse has put together a brunch menu for Mother's Day "The Bucc's" brunch menu will include everything spiced avocado toast and a cream cheese drizzle; banana foster French toast made with brioche drizzled with bourbon caramel; the crabcake benedict featuring an English muffin basil hollandaise sauce; the horiatiki salad with English cucumber and red wine vinaigrette with protein options including fish or lobster; lobster empanadas; brick-oven pizzas and a full raw bar Details: 142 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores. buccgrill.com More: Iconic Singer Island waterfront restaurant resurrected, helmed by 'Hell's Kitchen' winner this restaurant features gourmet bites and live music and will offer a special Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m Details: 2020 Banyan Resort Way, West Palm Beach. marriott.com West Palm Beach's newest waterfront restaurant will offer delicious brunch offerings along with their specialty cocktail as well mimosas and Bloody Mary’s for a la carte prices Details: 4050 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. lamarinawestpalm.com More: New waterfront restaurant in West Palm Beach offers views, coastal cuisine In addition to their celebrated Italian brunch on Mother's Day guests can enjoy unlimited mimosas bottomless bloody and infinite Aperol spritzes for $18 (choose one) at both the West Palm Beach and Delray Beach locations Details: 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach and 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-342-6699; 561-560-6699; elisabettas.com Chef Mike Burgio has crafted a beautiful three-course price-fixe brunch to let moms feel the love and appreciation The entrée course will include a choice of smoked salmon omelet dig into dessert with either rum raisin bread pudding Details: 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. pistachewpb.com Celebrating over 25 years at the iconic shopping and dining destination CityPlace City Cellar will offer multiple specials for mom on her big day There will be free mimosas with any entrée purchase; lobster bisque for $9.50; quiche lorraine with spinach-berry salad for $22; oscar-style omelete with lump crab feta and hollandaise for $24; brown butter lobster ravioli for $44; pecan sticky buns for $9; bundt cake trio (banana blueberry with vanilla glaze) for $15 and more Details: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. citycellarwpb.com Don't miss out on an unforgettable brunch experience complete with live entertainment from 10 a.m The lavish buffet will feature everything from a made-to-order omelet station and live Parilla grill to an opulent raw bar loaded with crab oysters and smoked salmon and a decadent dessert display Details: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-231-6000; hiltonwestpalmbeach.com salads and more shop will offer a buffet brunch from 11 a.m bacon and sausages along with assorted mini desserts There will also be complimentary mimosas and bellinis Details: 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach. cesart-boutique-delights.square.site Treat mom like royalty with a swanky and decadent dining experience at Pink Steak three-course Mother’s Day brunch menu features the choice of one item per course First course options include lobster Rangoon Main course offerings include a wild mushroom & gruyere crepe 8-ounce truffle butter filet or steak & eggs Decadent dessert options are chocolate fondant cake warm white chocolate matcha cake and raspberry sorbet Adults $149 (includes a glass of champagne for all moms) ages 11 and younger $39 for an entrée and dessert Details: 2777 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. pinksteak.com Osteria by Capri will offer three special dishes in addition to their regular menu These include the costolette d’agnello alla toscana and spinach; the salmone alla griglia with jasmine rice and cilantro tomato concassé; and petto di pollo al bosìn served with risotto and an aji bosìn cheese sauce Details: 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach. osteriadg.com Café MedThis southern outpost along the 'Dixie Corridor' will offer a special menu for mom on her big day The uscan salad is $18 and features arugula sun-dried tomato and olives with lemon dressing The eggplant stak is $32 and includes eggplant cutlets basil and fresh mozzarella stacked on a bed of arugula The crab leek stuffed ravioli comes with yellow tomato sauce and fresh pesto for $32 moms can dig into Dubai chocolate cheesecake made with pistachio ice cream shredded toasted phyllo and chocolate cheesecake for $14 Details: 6611 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. cafemedwpb.com In addition to a complimentary glass of champagne or cocktail for moms The House will offer a special prix fixe brunch featuring an appetizer and entrée from their menu for $36 Guests can choose from appetizers like monkey bread and brown sugar; chilled market oysters; margherita pizza; conch chowder and more For entrées consider the shrimp & avocado toast; The House breakfast and parmesan potato dauphine; Florida lobster omelet; blueberry waffles; or The House burger Details: 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. thehousewestpalm.com This Argentinian-influenced restaurant concept will offer a prix fixe menu all day on Saturday The special three-course menu will include a choice of appetizer like their USDA prime center-cut sirloin and a dessert plus a complimentary glass of house sparkling wine Details: 116 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach. 561-450-6101; novecento.com More: Popular Argentinian steakhouse concept from Miami new in Delray Beach - What to know this Atlantic Avenue hot spot will serve up fan favorite dinner dishes this Mother’s Day Guests can indulge in elaborate seafood concoctions like the shrimp & scallops boke Save room for old fashioned creamy key lime pie Details: 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-272- 0220; cityoysterdelray.com located within Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden will offer two featured dishes for Mother's Day: purple sweet potato croquettes served with a creamy wasabi dipping sauce for $8 and a decadent strawberry roll cake served with chocolate-drenched pocky sticks Museum admission is required to visit the restaurant Details: 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233; morikami.org Transport your mom to a different time with several specials at this acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant For small plates their will be sui cao bi ngo Their large plate specials will include banh quiche chay The dessert special is a cherry almond tart coconut ice cream and toasted almonds for $15 Details: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. lecolonial.com/delray-beach This premier chocolatier specializing in edible artistry has curated 10 new flavors for Mother's Day The limited-edition Mother's Day Collection includes sweet tea It is a French strawberry vanilla cake lavishly garnished with edible chocolate tulips white chocolate Chantilly and chocolate decorations They have Palm Beach County locations in Delray Beach and Boca Raton (opening in May) Details: 1911 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; 21200 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. normanloveconfections.com bottomless bellinis and infinite Aperol spritzes for $18 Details: 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. 561-336-6699; louiebossi.com "Mangia with Mama" at Mia Rosebud with inspired dishes including shrimp de jonghe featuring plump gulf shrimp with fresh herbs and Madeira wine for $35; dover sole almondine presented with lemon and roasted almonds (deboned tableside) for $70; local red snapper with cherry tomatoes and EVOO for $65; 16-ounce prime rib with natural au jus and a baked potato for $65; filet mignon marsala with three four-ounce filet medallions cremini mushrooms and a rich marsala sauce for $58; and finally Italian ricotta cheesecake for $15 mothers will be given complimentary long-stemmed roses and glasses of Prosecco Details: 150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. 561-462-3000; rosebudrestaurants.com/our-locations/mia-rosebud Abe and Louie’sAbe & Louie’s is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special weekend menu on Saturday guests can choose from a variety of benedicts including the Abe & Louie’s with smoked ham and béarnaise for $20 the crab cake topped with Old Bay hollandaise for $25 or the filet mignon with béarnaise for $23 Omelet options include the ham & gruyère for $19 the crab & asparagus with goat cheese and hollandaise for $26 spinach & tomato with Swiss cheese for $17 If mom's got a sweet tooth she (or anyone in the party) can enjoy caramelized banana French toast with maple syrup and pecans for $16 or crispy chicken & waffles with cinnamon-honey butter for $22 The cocktail menu features the grand mimosa with Grand Marnier or a mimosa or bellini for $14 per glass or $25 bottomless the land & sea entrée features filet mignon with oven-roasted parmesan tomato and asparagus enjoy the chocolate raspberry crème brûlée for $14 Details: 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton. abeandlouies.com Bring her down to this iconic outlet where on Mother's Day guests purchasing 10 wings will get 10 boneless wings for free Details: 2240 NW 19th St., Boca Raton. hootersflorida.com May 9 at The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach this event will feature a discussion with Morrison author of "Three Minutes For Mom," along with champagne Tickets are $95 and must be purchased by May 9 Details: 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. thebenevents.com/event-details/tea-tales Want to help mom truly relax on her special day How about some quality time amidst 20-acres of beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens Enjoy this special day with free admission for moms Details: 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. mounts.org Held at The Mall at Wellington Green from 11 a.m this annual event celebrating moms will feature a fashion show The fashion show portion will feature clothing and accessories from numerous mall retailers Details: 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 561-227-6900; shopwellingtongreen.com in partnership with the Downtown Merchant & Business Association will offer a free phalaenopsis orchid to shoppers who spend $200 or more at downtown Delray Beach business between May 1 and 10 These beautiful gifts for mom (or yourself especially if you're a mom) can be picked up at A Little Wyld Details: 561-243-1077; downtowndelraybeach.com/mothersday 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 has filed a lawsuit against The Leapfrog Group accusing the organization of publishing misleading and harmful hospital safety ratings The hospitals involved are Delray Medical Center According to the news release sent to CBS 12 by Tenet the lawsuit claims Leapfrog's ratings are inaccurate and corrupt The hospitals argue that these deceptive rankings damage their reputations and mislead the public about the quality of care they provide CBS 12 reported in December that these hospitals received "D" and "F" grades in Leapfrog's Fall 2024 survey The Palm Beach Health Network contends that these scores do not accurately reflect their safety standards they did not submit data to Leapfrog’s voluntary survey which is not a regulatory or credentialing requirement the hospitals have repeatedly tried to engage with Leapfrog to address their concerns about the rating methodology They claim Leapfrog changed its criteria last year to fail hospitals that did not participate in the survey deliberately Leapfrog unfairly evaluates non-participating hospitals by assigning them scores equivalent to the 'Worst Hospital’s Score' on several measures They argue this does not accurately reflect hospital performance or patient outcomes Florida residents should be very concerned when local hospitals.. waste money and court time to try to suppress publication of critical information their patients deserve to know," Leapfrog wrote in its response to CBS12 News The company expressed confidence that it would win emphasized the hospital's commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence “Our hospitals are continuously working to improve the patient experience and have been recognized repeatedly for our leadership in quality We will not allow that record to be smeared by The Leapfrog Group’s reckless and fundamentally dishonest ratings system,” she said See Also: Teen dies after being found unresponsive inside Stuart behavioral facility The hospitals accuse Leapfrog of using a flawed methodology and publishing false and inaccurate rankings They allege Leapfrog pressures hospitals to pay for consulting services and promotional licenses in exchange for better grades punishing those who decline with artificially low ratings claimed the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' results show the hospitals have preventable suffering and death figures that are higher than the national average "Instead of using their resources to file frivolous lawsuits they should be improving how their patients are treated That is the leadership communities expect from their hospitals," the Leapfrog statement added The Palm Beach Health Network is the largest healthcare provider in Palm Beach County offering the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Centers The hospitals involved in the lawsuit have earned recognition from other independent organizations for their commitment to excellence in healthcare 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 At every twist and turn in the road, Dwyer softball has had an unexpected answer Faced with the latest challenge of visiting Palm Beach Gardens to battle the region's No the Panthers outlasted the Gators in a dramatic 5-3 in in eight innings It's the first district championship for Dwyer in six seasons and one of several underdog successes for a Dwyer squad that has ripped off a six-game win streak to enter regional play as one of Palm Beach County's hottest teams "It was a really fantastic game," head coach Matt Bodenheimer said "We have two girls that we rely on to pitch and we knew we were going to have to throw them both After Maddy Lowdermilk and Haylee Taylor navigated a dangerous Gators (18-7) lineup to push the game into extra innings Bodenheimer called for a play he says they've been working on for a long time Palm Beach County softball: District preview for all local squads ahead of playoffs Watch high school softball live on the NFHS Network Following a successful bunt that moved runners Becca Fox and Alyssa Dover Taylor hit a fly ball and Bodenheimer motioned for both runners to tag up The move forced an error as the Gators hastily tried to get the runner coming into third and both runners came around to score as the ball trickled into the dugout putting the Panthers up by two runs in extras — a lead they would hold onto in the bottom half of the eighth to clinch the victory "That gave us breathing room in the bottom of the eight to just attack the lineup," Bodenheimer said The pitching staff the second half of the season has been absolutely tremendous." The statement win is the latest in a string of victories against teams like Centennial with the Panthers' collective performance consistently improving as the season has gone on Making the dynamic second half even more impressive is how the team has responded to losing captain Kayla Sejnoha who broke her leg in the game against Doral Academy in March and hasn't played since "Our defense has been incredible," Bodenheimer said we were wondering what we were going to do at shortstop but sophomore Riley Adams has been fantastic We have more fielding chances than any team in the region because we don't strike a lot of kids out." Adams made a diving catch in the hole before tagging the baserunner in the fifth inning of the game on Thursday while Dover made an impressive catch in center field After a rocky start to the year that saw Dwyer drop a few close games the second half of the game proved to the girls that they could come back and play well against a quality opponent "It all changed the first time we played Jupiter," Bodenheimer said but something triggered where we started believing that we could win We played really well the second half of that game its about what we're doing as a team," Bodenheimer said Alex Peterman covers high school sports for The Palm Beach Post He can be reached at apeterman@gannett.com (CBS12) — A Palm Beach Gardens man will spend more than four years behind bars for defrauding the IRS of more than $20 million in taxes while collecting luxury goods Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that Matthew Brown was sentenced to 50 months in prison for tax fraud Brown — who owned and operated Elite Payroll — provided payroll services to small businesses in and around St Elite Payroll was hired by its clients to collect and pay over the Social Security and federal income taxes withheld from clients’ employees’ wages and to pay over those funds to the IRS each quarter the DOJ said Brown's company failed to pay taxes withheld from clients' employees' wages and filed false tax returns Brown charged his clients the full amount of their tax liabilities but filed false employment tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) substantially underreporting their liabilities and pocketing the difference a client owed approximately $219,000 in taxes Elite Payroll collected that amount but filed a false tax return with the IRS claiming the client only owed about $32,000 See also: Lawmakers drop investigation into $10M Hope Florida donation, leaving feds to decide Brown used the money to purchase luxury items including commercial and residential real estate along with a $200,000 fine to the United States mezcal and more are absolutely wonderful (and probably getting you hungry) any day of the week where they might just taste that much better it's Cinco de Mayo and it's time to celebrate Whether you did or didn't know that the holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862 And there are multiple outlets across Palm Beach County ready willing and able to help you celebrate with drink and dining specials along with live music All specials and events are on May 5 unless otherwise noted For Cinco de Mayo this popular restaurant with locations in Jupiter and Royal Palm Beach will offer 'Papi Hour' from 11 a.m margaritas and beer along with select dishes at only $3.75 and $6.50 barbacoa and repollito tacos are only $3.75 Details: 1556 US 1, Jupiter; 1005 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach. papichulotacos.com the Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua race will be happening Revelers can witness these diminutive demons of speed redlining their legs as they seek first second and third place (in the money) finishes and win gift cards for their loving owners the first 25 Chihuahuas that sign up will receive a small mariachi sombrero Details: 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; 409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. calaverascantina.com Bodega will offer several drink specials from Friday May 5 for Cinco de Mayo including frozen margaritas for $5 draft Modelo and Mamitas Tequila Seltzers for $6 Devils Reserve and Dobel shots for $7 and Cazadores draft margaritas for $8 Details: 118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. bodegataqueria.com With Palm Beach County locations in West Palm Beach El Camino will once again celebrate the holiday at all three with live mariachi bands and DJs spinning 'salsa nation' favorites The West Palm Beach and Boca Raton locations will take things even further with expanded outdoor bars and much more Boca is planning on having two bars and West Palm Beach one "massive" bar Those outdoor bars will be serving signature handcrafted margaritas like their watermelon/jalapeno passionfruit and pineapple/coconut varieties along with Corona (including non-alcoholic Corona) Details: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. galleywestpalmbeach.com For Cinco de Mayo this food truck turned fast-casual Mexican eatery will give you the chance to be a hero They will be offering their Party Platter Taco Boxes which include 30 tacos with a choice of any protein including birria Remember the movie "Footloose" and the song "I Need a Hero" this is your chance to show up at the fiesta with a Party Platter Taco Box and be that hero There are Talkin' Taco locations in Wellington and Boynton Beach Details: 10140 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington; 390 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. talkintacos.net/wellington; talkintacos.net/talkinboynton With Palm Beach County locations in Lantana and Royal Palm Beach this fast casual outlet will get the fiesta started with multiple $5 deals Valid for dine-in only these include the Tijuana trio Details: 3201 S. Jog Road, Lake Worth; 280 S. SR 7, Royal Palm Beach. tijuanaflats.com Rocco's Tacos will celebrating in style with live DJs and more and will have extended hours that may even have the celebration flowing into seis de mayo Details: multiple locations in Palm Beach County and throughout the state. roccostacos.com by Luli Ortiz Fla (CBS12) — Swimmers visiting public parks in Palm Beach County may notice newly installed life-saving devices designed to help in water emergencies Ring buoy stations have been appearing at various locations including South Inlet Park in Boca Raton and Ocean Inlet Park in Boynton Beach These devices can be used by anyone in an emergency thanks to a South Florida mother who turned personal tragedy into a mission to protect lives The Aden Perry Hero Life Ring initiative was inspired by the loss of 17-year-old Aden Perry who drowned three years ago while trying to save a driver who had crashed into a Broward County lake "He had such a bright future in front of him it’s just hard to believe he’s not here," said Sarah Perry See also: 'Gage’s Law’ signed days after fentanyl-laced marijuana discovered in Palm Beach Gardens These flotation devices are simple yet effective bystanders can quickly grab and throw a life ring to a struggling swimmer The attached rope allows the rescuer to pull the individual to shore without putting themselves at risk the person in the water can grab a hold of it – and you can pull them to safety," Perry explained “And if you’re not able to get to the water yourself just having them hold onto the rope allows you to bring them closer to shore until fire rescue arrives.” More than 400 life rings have been donated to beach parks statewide with the latest installation taking place on Thursday at South Inlet Park in Boca Raton including Phil Foster Park and Jupiter Beach Park "I didn’t realize until losing my son that there was nothing available in such a water emergency," Perry shared "It was only after losing him that I realized I had to do something about it—to live his legacy and prevent other mothers from experiencing the grief I have." From family-owned markets to glam fusion restaurants, Palm Beach County’s Asian food scene is thriving. May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so we’re honoring it with a list of my favorite Asian-inspired dishes eaten during my first five months living here We also share two meal deals under $20 celebrating Asian flavors The only caveat: it's limited to the Palm Beach Gardens and not the chain's Boca Raton outpost when a less expensive menu is available all night It happened to me a few times at this spot which came highly recommended from my NYC pals when I first moved here a vegan rice noodle dish loaded with shiitake mushrooms and bok choy Details: 1511 N. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, 561-589-7505, blackbirdmodernasian.com This not-exactly-Indian restaurant was recently on Michelin’s receiving end of a “Selected” recommendation I actually visited the glamourous new outpost in Boca before heading to the #OG in Palm Beach Gardens when a favorite friend Stage’s luscious duck rolls were verboten but luckily the pack-a-punch flavorful tuna bombs were a go It was a dish I was super happy to enjoy again Details: Two locations at 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-408-3685 and 5377 Town Center Road, Boca Raton, 561-409-2376, stagekitchenandbar.com Legendary cookbook author and food editor Judith Olney turned me on to this spot where sumptuous just-made samosas and other snacks are available exclusively on Saturdays It’s also great for frozen meals and breads if you love Indian food and don’t want to cook Owned by Julie and chef-hubby Sam Mitchell for decades No price listed because she said I was the first to order this common dish with that bird with enough for lunch the next day) and Sam went in the back to cook but half the fun is chatting with the charming Julie while waiting for your food The spot boasts a Google review from the Dave Matthews Band’s Jeff Coffin who said “This is some of the most delicious Thai food - PERIOD Ma Julie cooks and grows the spices herself It's home cooked Thai food...you won't be sorry you went Details: 4919 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561-588-4626, thaifoodtakeout.com In November, chef-proprietor Michael Kwon opened ROK Prime Korean BBQ, a sister restaurant to his 13-year-old Lauderhill original that now “runs like a machine” and was featured on CNN as one of celeb chef Douglas Rodriguez’s favorite places for local eats Bento boxes are my thing because you get a little of this Mine had a beef bulgogi main and it was really good Korean miso soup came with it; be prepared because it's a bit spicier than what's served at Japanese-style restaurants Details: 1727 Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561-739-8927, rokprimebbq.com As someone who worked at the boutique PR firm that launched the original New York City location in 1993 but I’ve always loved this glamourous spot Fun fact: It was the first restaurant to make lounge dining a thing Though best experienced when money is no object go with “Shaken Beef,” a classic since opening night Details: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-566-1800, lecolonial.com I could make a meal of dumplings and my first choice for where to do it is the très chic Red Pine where Chef Chi Chan a Hong Kong-born third-generation dumpling specialist blends authentic Chinese flavors with modern techniques Seven selections with ingredients like Wagyu beef make this a no-brainer Details: 1 Town Center Road, 561-826-7595, redpineboca.com I love the Naples outpost but have yet to get to the White Elephant hotel location spicy beef bulgogi and a delightful grilled salmon lo mein Details: 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach, 561-599-5652, lola41.com $14 scores a few specials and soup/salad combos several not-for-sharing two course dinner specials are $17 Details: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens pfchangs.com Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post's new food and restaurant writer. If you have any news tips about the local dining scene, please send them to dbiederman@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today by Katie Bente (CBS12) — Fentanyl-laced marijuana — long seen as rare — is showing up in police reports and addiction centers a woman in Rhode Island died after smoking marijuana that had been laced with fentanyl — marijuana that wasn’t bought from a dispensary a West Palm Beach teen was arrested after officers say they discovered an ounce of marijuana laced with fentanyl during a traffic stop Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed “Gage’s Law,” requiring hospitals to test for fentanyl in all suspected overdose cases Now addiction experts say the threat is real — and growing Officers say the car had dark tints and failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign officers reported that 18-year-old Brian Rosado appeared nervous — “sweating and stammering.” Rosado told officers he’d previously been on parole for marijuana charges as a minor That admission gave police probable cause to search the vehicle Experts say this arrest highlights a broader and dangerous trend — fentanyl being found in nearly everything “We see it more and more. Everything is fentanyl,” said Carrie Carlton, a licensed clinical social worker at Beachway Therapy Center an inpatient rehab facility in West Palm Beach “If somebody were to buy a pill off the street If someone were to purchase marijuana — it could be laced with fentanyl.” Carlton says their team is seeing fewer heroin users these days — because fentanyl has completely taken over the street drug supply “We have a lot of people who have shared with us that they put fentanyl in their weed Carlton says Beachway tests every new patient for fentanyl — even if they say they haven’t used it 360 people reported overdoses in January,” Carlton said While it’s unclear how many of those overdoses were fatal Carlton says even one death from an accidental exposure is too many about 150 people die every day from fentanyl overdoses Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1195 who died in 2022 after unknowingly ingesting a substance laced with fentanyl His family says they were left in the dark about what killed him — until it was too late The new law now requires hospitals to test for fentanyl in any suspected overdose or poisoning case “It'll make a difference because the doctor or the treating provider will know what they're treating and they'll be able to treat it appropriately,” she said “They can administer Narcan if that's what's needed.” 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 man is badly bruised after he got into a few scuffles with police officers following a domestic incident on Saturday officers from the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department responded to an apartment complex about a domestic incident officers made contact with Dylan Arnold who was displaying aggressive behavior The arrest affidavit against Arnold says he began to ball up his fists and make threatening gestures to the responding officers It led to officers trying to detain Arnold by forcing him to place his hands behind his back in an attempt to restrain him but officers were able to get Arnold into the patrol vehicle one of the officers injured their right ring finger Arnold was then taken to the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center where he refused to cooperate with law enforcement Officers note as they tried to transport Arnold out of the hospital he spat at them and even tried to kick out the back window Arnold's action led to one of the officers punching Arnold to subdue him He was booked on battery on specified personnel hindering 911 communications and resisting an officer with violence Palm Beach Gardens is getting another organic grocery store which sells all-natural and locally sourced food and everyday products plans to open in February 2026 at the Prosperity Centre plaza on PGA Boulevard east of Prosperity Farms Road This will be the grocer’s second Florida location It has more than 30 locations across the nation — some of them in airports The first Plum Market opened in Bloomfield Township which was formerly occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond which is about twice the size of a traditional Trader Joe’s North county traffic: U.S. 1 bridge in Jupiter opens with more traffic lanes, paved sidewalks, bike paths “We are thrilled to bring the Plum Market experience to Palm Beach Gardens and welcome guests from across Palm Beach County," wrote Matt Jonna Plum Market’s chief executive officer and co-founder demonstrates our dedication to supporting the community and providing the freshest Plum Market chose to open a store in Palm Beach Gardens because it has received “a lot of organic interest” from the area Its build-out will cost about $10 million and construction will begin in a couple of weeks The nearby area has a wealth of health-food grocers The new Plum Market will sit about 2 miles away from a Whole Foods Market about 3 miles away from a Fresh Market and about 6 miles away from Sprouts Farmers Market A Trader Joe’s is also less than a one-half mile away There also are three Publix supermarkets within 3 miles of the Plum site Not only is northern Palm Beach County welcoming new grocers but longtime grocers there are upgrading as well The Publix at the Promenade Plaza in Palm Beach Gardens has been closed for more than a year while it was torn down and rebuilt with a modern look wider aisles and a larger selection of products What sets Plum Market apart is its focus on goods from local sources Plum Market was founded by brothers Matt and Marc Jonna They are third-generation grocers who grew up working in their family’s stores which sold specialty products and wine They worked for the Whole Foods national operations team before leaving to start Plum Market in 2006 Plum Market has a focus on selling organic goods but it does not exclusively sell organic products "Plum Market's decision to grow in Palm Beach Gardens reinforces the strength of this market and the draw of our neighborhood centers," wrote Patrick McKinley "Their high-quality offerings and community-first mindset are exactly what we look for in an operator and what our customers expect from a Regency property." Palm Beach County softball teams now know their fates in the first round of regional play and other district champions have been crowned across the county and top programs will now turn their attention to the regional tournament as inch closer to a chance at the state series in Longwood while others succumbed to surprising upsets Just a day removed from the final championship matches the Florida High School Athletic Association has announced the regional bracket 'Total team effort': Dwyer softball upsets Palm Beach Gardens for first district title in six years Watch high school softball live on the NFHS Network Here are the opening round matchups for every team in Palm Beach County If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below) so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue (CBS12) — A road rage report turned drug bust when police searched the suspect's Mercedes and uncovered an arsenal of narcotics officers say a man stopped by the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department to report a road rage incident later identified as 28-year-old Kyle Lewis was driving erratically in his Mercedes Benz and pointed a pistol at him on Military Trail near Dwyer High School the victim said "He pulls down his window and then he pulls his gun like he was gonna shoot at me." The victim then pulled into Jupiter village to avoid confrontation See also: Shooting leaves two dead, suspect injured "God forbid he gets outta the car and starts coming up to the driver's side," the victim noted adding that he would have reported it sooner but didn't know what to do police were able to find Lewis' Palm Beach Gardens residence officers say they were unable to make contact the victim returned for a photo lineup and according to reports positively identified Kyle Lewis as the driver officers say they made a traffic stop on his vehicle where Lewis denied any involvement the responding officer said he saw two THC pens in the driver-side door giving probable cause to search the vehicle That's when Lewis' charges began to stack up Officers found probable cause to book Lewis on counts of possession of a firearm possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell PALM BEACH GARDENS — PGA Marina, which has for more than 50 years been a landmark along PGA Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway has been demolished as part of an $80 million overhaul modern one with more space for boat storage and 57 more dry slips for boats It plans to reopen in December 2026 and will be the flagship location of Port 32 Marinas a South Carolina company that also owns nine other marinas FSU shooting: Jupiter student says classroom doors couldn't lock. A petition seeks change Crews tore down the large metal barn on the site in March utility and seawall work from now until August when they will start building a steel structure to hold dry marina slips “The size of boats has grown so much,” Schell said This brand is being built for the boat of the next 30 years What happened to PGA Marina?The marina will house boats up to 60 feet long in a building that can withstand Category 5 storm winds It will reopen with a total of 471 boat slips The wet slips are already open at the marina They will remain open through construction Crews will soon build three blue-and-white buildings at the site 37 feet taller than the building that was on the property The two 83-foot-tall buildings will be used for boat storage smaller 5,000-square-foot building will be a ship’s store with fueling stations for boats that can dock directly at the building The project also changes the current path that takes customers at the River House a restaurant that shares the property with the marina past the working industrial site on their way to the restaurant a road network will go around the building to the west and straight to the River House fuel and ice for their boats on appSome residents questioned the height of the new complex saying it would obstruct Intracoastal views from their residences and tower over nearby buildings saying it will clean up the site marked by rusted metal and potholes Mayor Marcie Tinsley said the Palm Beach Gardens area needs more boat storage The marina will likely have the largest staff of all of Port 32’s marinas Members will also have access to an app they can use to preorder cooler service so their boat is ready to go before they get to it “We really want to provide our clientele with a turnkey friction-free way to enjoy time with their friends and family,” Schell said Its proximity to the River House gives them access to an outdoor tiki bar and the marina will have conference rooms for boaters to host meetings or take phone calls before getting out on the water PGA Marina spent seven years on city approvals of overhaulThe city’s approval process for the marina renovations took nearly seven years City officials wanted the marina to adhere to their vision for the PGA Boulevard corridor “It was definitely a labor of love and an attempt to create the finest marina on the east coast of Florida,” Mathison said “The city of Palm Beach Gardens is very stringent It was a case of serendipity when John Jeffry and Elizabeth Louis first saw historic Villa Giardino — and just as importantly its remarkable gardens — near Worth Avenue in Palm Beach “We stumbled upon it,” Jeffry Louis recalls and the couple was not looking to buy a home in Palm Beach recalling how a longtime friend from Chicago took her to the property at 341 Peruvian Ave. Once Elizabeth stood before the villa’s open door and the 1920s-era residence and gardens unfolded before her  Her husband soon learned about the house from his wife “I was in London and Elizabeth sent me a message that this place was incredible with a picture (of the gardens from the second-floor loggia) but that it was too big a project for us,” Jeffry says the property’s appeal proved too potent for him: “I wrote back They did just that — and were soon putting into place plans to restore the house and gardens Four years later, the Louises and their landscape architect, Mario Nievera of Nievera Williams Design, accepted the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation’s annual Lesly S. Smith Landscape Award The early-evening ceremony in late March took place in the main section of Villa Giardino’s Italianate garden which is hidden behind a tall wall that fronts Peruvian Avenue The wall is punctuated by a picturesque metalwork gate set into a Palladian-style brick-accented arch “I knew the house — everyone does,” Nievera says “It’s apparently the most photographed façade in Palm Beach I see someone there taking a photo or a photoshoot happening.”  and when I was invited inside to meet Elizabeth ‘What would you do (to the gardens) if I hired you?’"  had a ready response even if it wouldn't prove quite accurate “There were a lot of existing elements in the garden that I thought were worth keeping so many that I thought we should just work around the elements and make improvements “I thought I was talking myself out of a job and I left — but Elizabeth thought that I gave the right answer.” Jeffry acknowledges that Nievera had exactly the right idea from the get-go “The most important thing we did are all the things we didn’t do,” says Jeffry which owns the Palm Beach Daily News and The Palm Beach Post among its newspaper holdings Elizabeth adds: “Mario has a sophisticated eye and he has a gentle touch the town deemed the villa to be a historically significant building a designation that signals that a house contributes to a neighborhood’s architectural character but doesn’t necessarily qualify for the more stringent “landmark” designation The program for historically significant buildings offers qualifying homeowners who want to renovate more leeway from the town's strict zoning rules than if they were starting from scratch The garden was originally developed in the late 1920s by Manhattan antiques dealer Ohan Berberyan he built a showroom with a second-floor apartment The building featured reassembled architectural elements imported from Venice Berberyan opened the landscape to the public in the 1930s as a tourist attraction named Berberyan Gardens the building was turned into a single-family residence with an addition in the 1960s attributed to Belford Shoumate The garden comprises more than half of the property The main section of the landscape — with its formal geometric-patterned parterre garden in the Italian style — stretches east of the house A set of broad brick steps leads up to the pool area which is sheltered by the two wings of the house Throughout the landscape are antique statues and garden ornaments originally imported by Berberyan The landscape was showing its age when Nievera first saw it “Some little areas were ignored and (had been) left alone But it was not in great condition,” Nievera explains “The (domed) podocarpus hedges surrounding the parterre garden were beautiful as well as gardenias and bougainvillea trees near the pool and the bougainvillea covering the front façade stonework and brickwork everywhere,” he adds Nievera immediately noticed a troubling challenge “You couldn’t get out to the garden from the old villa,” Nievera explains “It was an awkward situation that had to be remedied.”  Plans for the landscape project coincided with a renovation and restoration project of the house led by Palm Beach architect Richard Sammons of Fairfax Sammons & Partners with Chris Glapinski serving as the project architect Nievera worked with the two men as he envisioned the hardscape elements Sammons describes the steps taken to overcome the lack of access to the garden from the living room in the original part of the house The building was “four feet below grade on the north side you felt like you were in a racquetball court,” Sammons says An excavation project “allowed the room to be opened up to (a new) sunken terrace And we negotiated the grade against the side of the pool that allowed for a (waterfall-style) fountain to announce the pool’s presence,” Sammons says created a more cohesive link between the home’s interior and exterior you see the garden and you are connected to it And you can walk out from the old villa into the gardens which you couldn’t do before,” Nievera says The waterfall fountain was an idea that originated with Elizabeth who was inspired by one she had seen in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in southeastern France “We were out to dinner at a friend’s place and there was this fountain where water sort of pooled over the edge Elizabeth also found two Italian lion statues that now flank the waterfall feature as well as marble panels in Italy that have been placed on the walls in the sunken garden area Nievera surrounded those panels with stephanotis vines the estate’s drainage needed to be updated which necessitated putting in a new garden over it,” Nievera says The idea was to have dinners in that garden eventually when the trees grow in.”  “It had these low-border boxwood hedges that were failing So we ripped out the boxwood and planted carmona hedges Each parterre is now centered by a calamondin citrus tree Another project involved transporting a large banyan by crane into the northwest garden And for an area just inside the garden gate Sammons designed a canopy structure to shade the Louises’ antique Fiat Jolly There was at least one other serendipitous moment: Elizabeth discovered a rusty pipe hidden within some hedges she searched diligently until she found an authentic rosso Verona marble mask to finish it and it’s not perfect but it’s absolutely stunning There’s a patina to it that you don’t get in newer gardens To see more photos of the gardens at Villa Giardino click on the photo gallery within the story WEST PALM BEACH — Two weeks after a federal judge told the son of a wealthy socialite and business tycoon that his family’s money was not a "Get Out of Jail Free" card a move by the White House suggested otherwise President Donald Trump pardoned Paul Walczak, a Palm Beach Gardens health care executive convicted of tax evasion for siphoning more than $10.9 million in payroll taxes from the paychecks of doctors and nurses Prosecutors said he used the money to finance a lavish lifestyle and luxury goods District Judge Kenneth Marra said that letting Walczak walk free "reinforces the perception that the rich get away with it and the poor go to prison." The judge sentenced him to 18 months in prison and gave Walczak 90 days to turn himself in. Only 12 of those days elapsed before Trump signed the private pardon. Walczak is the son of Betsy Fago, a longtime Republican donor who once hosted a fundraiser at her Jupiter mansion where attendees circulated the stolen diary of Joe Biden's daughter Walczak controlled a network of health care companies including NuVista FW Healthcare Investors and PHP Employment Services PHPES employed more than 600 people and managed a payroll of more than $6 million per quarter Walczak withheld more than $7.4 million in trust-fund taxes — Social Security Medicare and federal income taxes — from health care employees in the network between 2016 and 2019 He also failed to pay $3.5 million in employer-side payroll taxes bringing the total tax loss to more than $10.9 million Attorney Brian Flanagan said that rather than directing the money to the IRS Walczak used it to sustain a life of luxury He bought a yacht that cost more than $2 million transferred hundreds of thousands to himself to supplement his $360,000 salary To sidestep the IRS's penalties assessed against him he opened a new business in his daughter's name and continued to fund his personal expenses from those business accounts Walczak took $10 million in taxes from the government "simply because he wasn't getting rich enough." Read more: West Palm Beach woman stole Ashley Biden's diary, sold it to Project Veritas. How she'll pay Walczak's attorneys emphasized the financial sacrifices made by Walczak’s family to repay the stolen tax money His wife of 30 years sold her engagement ring His mother, Fago — a health care entrepreneur who'd also been dinged by the IRS for skimping on payroll taxes — sold her $12.5 million Jupiter waterfront estate in the town's Admirals Cove community Walczak repaid the money he owed in federal payroll taxes appointed to the bench in 2002 by former president George W "But it's just not a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card." Hannah Phillips is a journalist covering public safety and criminal justice at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at hphillips@pbpost.com. A Palm Beach Gardens woman is behind bars after biting and clipping officers with garden shears after damaging public landscaping (CBS12) — A Palm Beach Gardens woman is accused of biting Palm Beach Gardens Police (PBGPD) officers were dispatched to a neighborhood near the intersection of Hood Road and Fuller Lane for a call that a woman was vandalizing a common area landscape witnesses told police a resident of the neighborhood was ripping out shrubs and a wooden trellis They also told police she was also following walkers and yelling slurs Officers say they decided to detain Avernia when they located her because she was growing agitated with them See also: Judge denies bond for man accused of hate crime attack on nurse at Loxahatchee hospital as they put the handcuffs on Avernia she turned to her right and said "Your mother is dead and so are you." The responding officer then asked her if she was threatening him to which she replied "yes I am." Officers subsequently put Avernia in the backseat while she grew more violent kicking one officer in the leg One officer was cut deeply on the leg from the altercation according to the criminal probable cause affidavit A search revealed Avernia had a pair of garden shears that likely cut the shrubs and likely caused the laceration to the officer's leg Employees interviewed by police stated that they had been dealing with Avernia's harassment all morning and wished to prosecute for the damage to the landscaping totaling $1,000 Officers found probable cause to book Avernia on two counts of battery on law enforcement one count of resisting arrest with violence and a count of threats of serious bodily harm PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla (CBS12) — There are significant developments underway to offer some relief for drivers in western Palm Beach County and reduce traffic congestion. However, the City of Palm Beach Gardens is at odds over a new county plan arguing that it could endanger pedestrians and bicyclists Palm Beach County aims to extend Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and connect it to Avenir Drive a key route in the luxury Avenir development The city argues that this proposal contradicts previous plans both parties have worked on for years The City of Palm Beach Gardens supports the Seminole Pratt Whitney Road extension but opposes the connection to Avenir Drive as an alternate access to Beeline Highway citing potential traffic hazards in the high-end housing development ALSO READ: St. Lucie County expands schools with new K-8 opening in 2026 “The problem with that is the traffic would be insane We have parents in the morning that are constantly dropping their children off It’s just going to be a bad idea," said Hal Staniloff it’s located right in the heart of the fast-growing community which will have more than 3,900 high-end homes “I would like the elected leaders to take pause and work together with the local city council They need to get a meeting of the minds together to come up with a better plan.” Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. 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Officers discover fentanyl laced marijuana in teen's car during routine stopby Grace Bellinghausen A West Palm Beach teen is behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an ounce of marijuana laced with fentanyl (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach teen is behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an ounce of marijuana laced with fentanyl officers with the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department (PBGPD) reported initiating a traffic stop near Kew Gardens Ave Officers say they pulled over a silver Honda with dark tints that failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign who officers say was stammering and sweating when they approached his driver's side After telling the officer that he was previously on parole for marijuana charges when he was a minor probable cause was found to search the vehicle officers reported finding various narcotics and drug-related items probable cause was found to book Rosado on counts of possession of fentanyl and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell according to preliminary results from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office defeated political newcomer Scott Gilow with about 86% of the vote for the Group 2 seat She returned to the council in April 2021 after serving from November 2010 through March 2017 "I am humbled and truly grateful for the outpouring support from our voters!" Tinsley wrote in a prepared statement Tuesday "I am passionate about making Palm Beach Gardens the best it can be and committed to fighting for what matters most to our community." Preliminary results show that John Kemp defeated Chuck Millar with about 55% of the vote for the other council seat which Carl Woods is vacating because of term limits Each seat carries a three-year term and a salary of $22,000 a Palm Beach County Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic He led his opponent in votes cast on Election Day and by mail with more than 400 mail-in votes compared with Millar a former chairman of the Palm Beach Gardens Planning and Zoning Board "I'm very happy and I think the residents made the right choice," Kemp who lives in the Rustic Lakes neighborhood on the city's western edge Kemp wants the council to interact with the residents more in their communities He said he will look for traffic solutions and support more affordable housing in the city Kemp celebrated his win by getting dinner with friends and family The election comes at a time when Palm Beach Gardens is dealing with managing its growth and finding efficient ways to serve its 61,000 residents it has considered issues such as annexation road construction and the proposed construction of an ice rink at a city park Palm Beach Gardens turnout was about 11% of its 46,169 total voters lower than the countywide turnout of about 13% The city's turnout was also lower than its last election in 2021 (CBS12) — A man's hit-and-run hoax fell flat at Palm Beach Gardens HOA meeting when witnesses started talking and his evidence betrayed him officers with the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department (PBPD) were dispatched to a report of an assault with a car following an HOA meeting at a townhome off Miramar Lane Officers say they made contact with the caller PBPD also noted that he had a very small cut See also: Shooting at bar in Lake Worth Beach claims another life Feldman told police that he attended a meeting to discuss removing board members of the HOA and appointing new personnel when tensions rose He said another board member's gray Subaru struck him with her in the passenger seat he told officers that he was standing in the parking lot when the Subaru drove into him He said the car accelerated causing him to fall onto the hood before stopping short and causing him to fall onto the ground before fleeing the scene his cell phone video told a different story The police report explained Feldman recorded the interaction on his cell phone and that the accusation was not backed by evidence from his recording One neighbor told authorities that Feldman had been provoking the board member in the Subaru and other HOA board members She said that when the woman in the Subaru attempted to leave Feldman stepped in front of the vehicle and would not let the car pass The witness said the car came up slowly to get Feldman out of the roadway when he jumped on the hood the vehicle sped forward and stopped causing him to fall The neighbor also mentioned that Feldman was not confined to that area and could have easily moved out of the way One neighbor and witness said Feldman has been a continuous instigator of problems within the community They told police that Feldman was part of an unsanctioned HOA member meeting to remove board members and was upset when people were trying to leave at its conclusion The board member in the Subaru declined to cooperate with police advising them that her blood was too high to provide a statement After taking statements from all parties and witnesses PBPD found probable cause to arrest Feldman with the false report of a crime 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 (To submit an article idea or new product for consideration, click here.) has earned local “Best-Of” awards from Miami Herald and Aventura Magazine.  the Palm Beach Gardens location will offer all-natural along with a vibrant fast-casual dining component “We are thrilled to bring the Plum Market experience to Palm Beach Gardens and welcome guests from across Palm Beach County “Plum Market’s decision to grow in Palm Beach Gardens reinforces the strength of this market and the draw of our neighborhood centers,” said Patrick McKinley, SVP of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers developer of the shopping plaza Prosperity Centre which is where the new store will be located “Their high-quality offerings and community-first mindset are exactly what we look for in an operator – and what our customers expect from a Regency property.”  Plum Market founders Matt and Marc Jonna have more than 25 years of experience in the grocery industry. After leaving the Whole Foods national operations team, they opened the first Plum Market store in 2007, with a focus on natural, organic and locally sourced goods. The privately owned company has since grown to more than 30 locations in Michigan Further locations are planned for California (This story was updated to add new information and because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) PALM BEACH GARDENS — A Palm Beach Gardens City Council race has become a volley of vitriol in the days ahead of Tuesday’s election John Kemp and Chuck Millar are running to fill the seat held by Carl Woods who is leaving the council because of term limits Materials mailed to voters and posted online allege each candidate isn't fit for the office which carries a three-year term and a salary of $22,000 A mailer Millar sent to registered voters in February said Kemp was not "involved both of them wearing trucker caps and with his mouth wide open A webpage published by a Tallahassee-based PAC accused Millar of having a “long record of drunken and disturbing behavior.” It led Millar to post a statement on his campaign website this week defending himself against the claims which included a 2018 incident when a woman accused Millar of stalking her Kemp denied having any role in the posting of the website Jupiter election: Voters to chose mayor, two council members as town grapples with change Millar said he stopped drinking 13 years ago He told The Palm Beach Post that he “isn’t that person anymore.” He added in his statement that he would not be "bullied into silence" by his political opponents “My past does not disqualify me — my experience makes me the best person for this fight,” Millar’s statement read "Stop Domestic Violence Florida," is led by William S the state committeeman for the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee Jones did not respond to a request for comment Among the PAC's funders are groups known as "Serious Conservatives" and "Americans for Liberty and Pros." Each donated $60,000 PACs associated with Jones sent disparaging mailers about candidates running in the 2024 Juno Beach Town Council election The materials were an abrupt change for the town of 4,000 people where elections often are decided by small numbers of votes Royal Palm Beach election: Voters to choose mayor, council member; three candidates run unopposed Kemp said his campaign is focused on himself and denied having any role in the posting of negative messages about Millar Local 2928 of the International Association of Firefighters a group that has been active in north county elections said the group helped Kemp with signs and donations but has produced “nothing controversial” on his behalf Local 2928 did not endorse a candidate in the other council race on the ballot Tuesday between Scott Gilow and incumbent Marcie Tinsley Local 5470 of the International Association of Firefighters which represents Palm Beach Gardens firefighters Kemp said he has friends who have dealt with alcoholism and that he wouldn’t speak poorly about Millar for his struggles with it “It was a political thing to redirect it on me,” Kemp said “This is up to the voters to decide based on his past Demolition has begun after an October tornado tore through Palm Beach Gardens' Publix roof (CBS12) — Demolition has begun after an October tornado tore through a Palm Beach Gardens' grocery store's roof days before its grand opening Hurricane Milton spun up the tornado which ripped through Wellington The 140-mile winds ripped apart the roof and cracked the foundation subsequently condemning the Publix just days before its grand opening See also: Tribute to Delray Beach in Coco Gauff's third sneaker release but there is no timeline for the grocery store's completion The City of Palm Beach Gardens is working to expedite the project's permits a full-service neighborhood grocer with more than 30 store has signed a 30,000-square-foot lease for a store in Palm Beach Gardens Plum Market opened its first store in Florida that store earned local “Best of” awards from Aventura Magazine and the Miami Herald The Palm Beach Gardens location will feature all natural highest-quality products,” says Matt Jonna have more than 25 years of combined experience in the grocery industry After leaving the Whole Foods National Operations Team — their father launched Merchant of Vino in 1974 and grew it into several area locations the brothers opened the first Plum Market in 2007 in Bloomfield Township “Plum Market’s decision to grow in Palm Beach Gardens reinforces the strength of this market and the draw of our neighborhood centers,” says Patrick McKinley developer of the shopping plaza Prosperity Centre where the new store will be located “Their high-quality offerings and community-first mindset are exactly what we look for in an operator-and what our customers expect from a Regency property.” Located at 2410 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens is located a few blocks west of the upcoming Plum Market store For more information, visit plummarket.com Every professional sport started somewhere and what could be the future of spectator sports is getting its start right in our backyard It's called the TMRW Golf League (TGL) and partnered with Palm Beach State College This innovative collaboration aims to provide students with unique opportunities in sports co-founded by Jupiter golf legend Tiger Woods The TMRW Golf League (TGL) is the latest innovation in sports entertainment and is set to revolutionize golf The new sports home is located at the Palm Beach Gardens campus of Palm Beach State College The SoFi Center opened its doors to the media for the first time offering a glimpse into what TGL promises to be an entirely new spectator sport Combining traditional golf with cutting-edge virtual technology TGL features the PGA’s top players competing in a unique format Players will hit from real grass and sand into a five-story-tall golf simulator screen finishing each hole on a 22,000-square-foot green that rotates and changes shape the game includes players wearing microphones This innovative approach aims to attract both golf enthusiasts and new fans alike How TGL ended up in Palm Beach Gardens is a story in itself Pro Tour player Rickie Fowler represents TGL’s New York Golf Club Standing on the football-sized SoFi Center floor “Quite a few guys live in the area that call this home It makes it logistically the smartest option.” See Also: Palm Beach State College partners with TGL on internship program says having it in Palm Beach County was always the goal “When you’re looking for this size of land being able to build in Palm Beach County is not the easiest thing to find,” said McCarley Palm Beach State College was sitting on the perfect site a 10-acre parcel that was an old softball field behind the Palm Beach Gardens campus Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker expressed her amazement: “We had no idea this vision would transform into this.” The partnership with TGL has exceeded all expectations turning a once-vacant piece of land into a state-of-the-art sports venue McCarley emphasized the importance of the location: “Most importantly it’s bringing a lot of eyeballs to Palm Beach County and the college.” He praised the collaboration with Palm Beach State College and its continued partnership the college offers students internships and plans to build a curriculum around TGL’s events The inaugural season kicks off on January 7th on ESPN 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 TrendingResidentialSouth FloridaAPulte drops $40M on homesites near Palm Beach Gardens Builder is planning 75 single-family home luxury community called Reserve at Eastpointe PulteGroup dropped $39.5 million on homesites for its planned Reserve at Eastpointe luxury single-family community near Palm Beach Gardens Records show Pulte bought the sites at the intersection of Donald Ross Road and North Jog Road from an affiliate of Fort Lauderdale-based GT USA The Atlanta-based homebuilder had already paid $4.7 million for eight sites for model homes bringing its total amount spent on sites to $44.3 million Pulte’s luxury division, DiVosta Homes, is planning a total of 75 single-family homes for Reserve at Eastpointe which will be adjacent to Eastpointe Country Club Buyers will receive membership to the club SIGN UPReserve at Eastpointe will include homes ranging from 2,100 square feet to 3,600 square feet Prices range from $1.3 million to $1.7 million is a prolific homebuilder in South Florida The firm is also planning a luxury single-family community with 42 homes on a 22.5-acre site in Wellington. Pulte bought the site from the Catholic Church for $11.7 million last year. The developer is planning another 145 single-family homes near Wellington at a site it bought for $31.9 million in May Howell L. Watkins Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens held its first-ever "Gentlemen's Day" on April 17 bringing in mentors from a variety of fields to give advice and encouragement to male students The event — the brainchild of Watkins Principal Presley Charles — was planned to give young men "real talk" about the pitfalls of following the crowd being the class clown and valuing "cool" over classwork "Today is intentional," Charles told his students The roughly 75 students participating in the event gathered in rows in an assembly area They wore matching black and white T-shirts noting the day and carried backpacks inscribed with the words: "1st Annual Gentlemen's Day Gentlemen's Day was something of a full circle moment for Charles who noted that he grew up in Pompano Beach as the son of Haitian immigrants "I didn't know how to read until I was 8 years old," Charles said But being able to be self-motivated through mentors like we're (hosting) today has gotten me to the position where I was able to get a doctorate degree and I'm a principal of one of the best middle schools in Palm Beach County." Watkins' student body is majority-minority and most of the roughly 75 students who participated in Gentlemen's Day were Black a radio show host and an internet brand ambassador — stood in a line at the students' back The mentors recalled their own middle school years as times when they wanted to fit in and didn't always listen to the adults in their lives They urged the boys to believe in themselves even if stereotypes and popular culture often portray them in a negative light a motivational speaker who has worked with students across the country it is my absolute pleasure to have this opportunity to speak to you," he told the boys "We're living in a time where people think people who look like you aren't capable Bryant then proceeded to relay to the boys the example of a group of students he mentored in Chicago who graduated from high school with more than $1 million in college scholarships He contrasted their example with a group of incarcerated young men he worked with in Tennessee Bryant asked the boys for reasons that some students end up graduating from high school with college scholarships and others end up incarcerated mindset and surrounding yourself with people who have their own positive goals Part of the solution is 'the right friends'"If you hang around the right friends the students were divided into groups for breakout sessions to discuss career options decision-making and police and community relations Jamael Stewart, director of the Community Redevelopment Agency in Riviera Beach He reiterated Bryant's comments about surrounding yourself with the right people — and culling from your circle those who would lead you astray "You've got to decrease your circle in order for you to increase your worth," Stewart said "There are two buckets where people will be in: Either they'll be an asset or a liability You've got to put people in your life in those buckets." boys told at Palm Beach Gardens school programStewart warned the boys that it won't always be easy to move on from those who aren't going in the right direction you're going to recognize some of those people you put in the liability bucket may be family members," he said "I have some family that I don't go around Stewart talked to the boys about conflict avoidance even in instances when they feel challenged or disrespected said much of what Stewart said resonated with him particularly the message about surrounding yourself with successful people and avoiding conflict "He said walking away dosn't mean that you're scared," Wingate said Some of what Timothy heard is a repeat of what he hears from his father He talked to the students about financial literacy and having a career in finance "I can show young Black men that they can have a career in finance," he said of his remarks 'I didn't know you could own your own accounting firm and you can employ people.' " While some of the boys weren't certain yet what they wanted to do with their lives that isn't the case with 11-year old Julien Roy Air Force officer and NASA astronaut who has been on two space missions "He went to Embry-Riddle (Aeronautical University) and that's where I'm going to go," Julien said "I really want to become an astronaut and explore the boundaries of space." Julien's dreams are precisely the point of Gentlemen's Day listen to and learn from people who have walked in their shoes and know what it takes to reach far-off goals "What we're trying to do is pour into these young men some things on leadership development (CBS12) — An 18-year-old accused of threatening to a terror attack on Palm Beach Gardens High School claimed he had ISIS training an assertion that authorities had no evidence to indicate was true Deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) reported that they responded to JFK Hospital on January 25 regarding a suspicious incident involving 18-year-old Ricardo Alfeo they met with West Palm Beach Police Officers who were holding Alfeo in custody for a battery charge claiming he had committed multiple murders in the Palm Beach County area and expressed a desire to speak with detectives Alfeo revealed disturbing plans to carry out a terror attack by bombing Palm Beach Gardens High School He mentioned that he had been taught by ISIS how to create explosives citing bullying and mistreatment in school as his motive for the attack Alfeo discussed "killing" ten female victims aged between 12 and 18 at Cabana Colony Park on Holiday Road in Palm Beach Gardens The report notes that as of now PBSO does not have any active homicide investigations linked to the claims made by Alfeo Detectives determined that Alfeo appeared homicidal due to his claims Alfeo has been accused of threatening to discharge a destructive device at a property Fla (CBS12) — The City of Palm Beach Gardens lodged its opposition Thursday to a plan that would reroute heavy traffic through a growing residential neighborhood The council passed a unanimous resolution refusing Palm Beach County to allow an alternate alignment of the Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to Avenir Drive, as proposed by Palm Beach County staff The plan aimed to alleviate traffic on Northlake Boulevard a vital east-west corridor for daily commuters ALSO READ: Traffic Relief or Risk? Palm Beach Gardens at odds over new county road plan Residents and Palm Beach Gardens city leaders voiced concerns about the safety and impact of routing heavy traffic through the Avenir neighborhood a community where thousands of homes will be built once construction is complete the city's Planning and Zoning Director criticized the lack of prior communication about the project calling it "misleading" and setting "false expectations" for residents Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter also opposed the plan during public comment "I wouldn’t want cars running through the middle of my neighborhood either." a letter written by the county’s administrator was read to the public Verdenia Baker clarified the controversial proposal adding the county would like the chance to ‘discuss and resolve any misunderstandings.’ She also stated how county officials support plans adopted by Palm Beach County Transportation (TPA) years ago to ultimately extend Seminole Pratt Whitney Road north Both city and county officials now aim to collaborate on a solution to address traffic concerns without compromising residential safety While the timeline for future discussions remains unclear residents of the Avenir development expressed relief following the council's decision (CBS12) — A vehicle fire on I-95 North in Palm Beach Gardens is blocking traffic on Friday morning Florida 511 reported a vehicle fire just before exit 79A See also: Person on scooter killed in deadly collision involving SUV it was stated that the three right lanes had been blocked No injuries have been reported at this time 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 middle school teacher in Palm Beach County was arrested on Monday following an investigation into lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department (PBGPD) said an investigation into Watson B after a complaint was filed against Withers Following an initial investigation with the Palm Beach County School District Police Department and PBGPD Withers was arrested on March 31 and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail for lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor Duncan Middle School released a statement to families and staff following Withers' arrest The School stated that Withers will not be returning to campus and that the situation is believed to be an isolated incident See also: Stuart police identify officer involved in deadly shooting of knife-wielding suspect Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing Marquita Smith is a Duncan Middle School parent She said she is pleased with how the district has handled the situation “As a parent that’s the only thing that I can ask for is that number one you’re doing everything in your power to protect our kids while they’re in your care," Smith said " And then the second thing is that if something unfortunate like this actually does happen that you’re taking the time to be open and communicative as much as you can.” Illustrated Properties Realtor Justin Platt said although the news is scary to hear he is also grateful for the swift action of the district “The fact that they were able to catch it so fast I think that just goes to show what a great town we have and what great leadership we have and what a great place it is to live here,” Platt said