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politics3 days ago•0 min saved

Trump proposes converting his West Palm Beach golf club into a permanent presidential retreat

President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal to convert a parcel of his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, into a permanent presidential retreat. The plan, submitted by the club’s legal counsel to Palm Beach County officials, aims to create a facility for future presidents and foreign leaders, similar to Camp David. Trump claims the idea was suggested by the Secret Service and military, citing security benefits. The Trump Organization would fund construction, with the project intended to be completed after his term. Palm Beach County is currently evaluating the proposal and coordinating with federal agencies to select the land.

via CBS News|

#camp-david #palm-beach-county #politics

politics3 days ago•396 min saved

Trump Proposes Converting West Palm Beach Golf Club into Permanent Presidential Retreat

President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal to designate a parcel of his West Palm Beach golf club as a permanent presidential retreat, modeled after Camp David. The plan, submitted by the club's attorney to Palm Beach County officials, involves the federal government acquiring land from the county to construct a presidential lodging facility at Trump's expense. Trump claims the idea originated with the Secret Service and military, citing the site's security features and proximity to an airport. While the White House frames the project as a long-term gift for future presidents, critics note the financial benefits to the Trump Organization and the lack of disclosed costs for the development.

via NBC News|

#camp-david #palm-beach-county #politics

politics4 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Proposes Converting West Palm Beach Golf Club into Permanent Presidential Retreat

President Donald Trump has proposed designating a parcel of his West Palm Beach golf club as a permanent official presidential retreat, modeled after Camp David. The plan, presented to local officials by the club’s legal counsel, aims to host international summits and provide future presidents with vacation facilities and comped memberships. While the White House highlights the site’s security and proximity to an airport, the project is framed as a long-term gift to the presidency, with construction expected to continue after Trump’s term. Palm Beach County is currently evaluating the proposal and coordinating with federal agencies to select the specific land parcel.

via The Washington Post|

#camp-david #donald-trump #palm-beach-county

politics1 month ago•17 min saved

Caruso’s ballot spot persists despite arrest

Mike Caruso, appointed Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in 2025 and suspended a year later after five felony sex‑abuse charges, will still appear on the November ballot as the Republican candidate. With primary results certified and no withdrawal reported, his name remains on the ballot; the party could replace him if he resigns, but voters would still see his name, with notices indicating any vote would count toward the replacement. Caruso’s campaign has raised about $69,300 and spent roughly $36,200, while Democratic candidate Yvette Drucker has also run a modest campaign.

via Sun Sentinel|

#ballot #elections #florida

local-crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Judge frees Palm Beach County Clerk on bail as questions linger

A judge granted bail for suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso, setting a $160,000 bond, requiring passport surrender and a stay-out-of-Orange County order, after finding insufficient evidence to keep him jailed pretrial; prosecutors portrayed decades of alleged abuse, while defense challenged the investigation's credibility and potential contamination of evidence.

via The Palm Beach Post|

#bail #caruso #local-crime

local1 month ago•5 min saved

Palm Beach County man survives flesh-eating infection after 101-day hospital ordeal

A Boynton Beach man contracted a rare flesh-eating infection after hand cuts while landscaping, leading to a 101-day hospital stay—including a month in the ICU and five days in a coma—with doctors noting he was one day from amputation; he survived but now faces nearly seven figures in medical bills and an ongoing recovery.

via WPTV|

#flesh-eating-bacteria #hospital #icu

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

DeSantis moves to eject ally amid child-abuse arrest

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso after his arrest on five felony charges related to child abuse involving a minor under 12, with the investigation ongoing; DeSantis called the suspension an easy decision, marking a dramatic fall for a longtime ally who supported hardline laws.

via The Guardian|

#child-sexual-abuse #desantis #governor-suspension

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

DeSantis ally arrested in child-sex-abuse case prompts suspension

Former Florida lawmaker and DeSantis ally Michael Caruso, 67, who was appointed Palm Beach County clerk of courts and comptroller, was arrested on multiple charges including lewd molestation and kidnapping for allegedly abusing a young boy on various occasions since Thanksgiving 2024; DeSantis suspended him from office, saying the allegations demand accountability, and Caruso—who is running for reelection and previously served in the Florida House—denies the accusations while the case unfolds.

via NBC News|

#arrest #child-sex-abuse #michael-caruso

local1 month ago•51 min saved

Florida Clerk of Court Faces Five Felony Charges in Child Abuse Case, Put on Leave by DeSantis

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on five felony charges involving a minor, according to State Attorney James Uthmeier, and Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from his duties as the case proceeds.

via WPEC|

#arrest #child-sexual-abuse #clerk-of-court

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump casts mail-in ballot in Florida GOP primary, sustaining voting-by-mail pattern

President Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida's Republican primary, with Palm Beach County records showing a ballot request in late July and return on Aug. 13, continuing his pattern of voting by mail in his adopted home state. He had previously voted by mail in a Palm Beach County special election this year. Florida allows universal mail voting with ID and renewal requirements, and the primary features a crowded field including Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds. The piece sits amid ongoing national debates over mail voting and related court actions, as the administration advocates for or against voting reforms.

via Politico|

#florida #gop-primary #mail-in-voting

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Florida records first flesh-eating bacteria fatality of 2026 amid warm-water exposure

Florida health officials report the year's first death from Vibrio vulnificus in Palm Beach County, with 11 confirmed cases so far. The bacteria thrives in warm saltwater and can cause severe illness, especially in people with open wounds or weakened immune systems; most infections come from exposure to seawater or raw shellfish, and health authorities urge rapid treatment as infections can progress quickly.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|

#flesh-eating-bacteria #florida #health

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Sun Belt Wealth Flows See Palm Beach County Lead U.S. Migration Gains

IRS migration data show Palm Beach County, Florida, attracted more than $3 billion in adjusted gross income from households moving in from other states—the largest gain of any county—followed by Collier County; Manhattan gained the most new tax filers but lost about $922 million in AGI, illustrating that population growth and wealth growth aren’t the same. The broader pattern points to wealth flowing toward low-tax Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas, signaling a southward shift of the economic center and reshaping local tax bases.

via Fox News|

#business #interstate-migration #irs-data

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

NHL Legend Claude Lemieux Left Personal Notes on Phone Before Death

Palm Beach County investigators say NHL star Claude Lemieux left multiple heartfelt notes for family in his phone’s notes app and a Post-it directing access before he hanged himself at his family’s business in Florida. The notes, described as individualized and sorrowful, followed a relapse confrontation with his wife; his son Brendan found him and called 911. A bag of bedtime gummies was found near his body, but toxicology was negative. Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup winner, was 60 at his death.

via New York Post|

#claude-lemieux #nhl #notes-app

nation-and-world4 months ago•36 min saved

Charges dropped for Florida woman with no right hand accused of holding phone while driving

A Florida deputy accused a driver with no right hand of violating the state’s wireless communications while driving law by holding a cellphone behind the wheel, but the charges were dismissed.

via KATV|

#distracted-driving #florida-law #nation-and-world

nation-and-world4 months ago•35 min saved

TikTok-fueled case ends with dismissal of handless driver's driving citation

A Palm Beach County deputy dismissed a traffic citation issued to a woman who says she does not have a right hand after being accused of holding a phone while driving. The stop, in Lake Worth Beach on Feb. 11, cited Florida's wireless communications while driving law (316.305) with a $116 penalty, and the case went viral on TikTok. Lawyers say the statute targets manual typing on a device, not mere holding, with exceptions for navigation, safety alerts, and voice use; the stop did not occur in a school or active work zone. The deputy requested and prosecutors filed to drop the case before the hearing; PBSO declined to comment.

via 13wham.com|

#distracted-driving #florida-law-316-305 #nation-and-world