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Fifty-two women from across the US and Puerto Rico compete for the Miss America crown on September 6 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The event follows a talent competition where Miss Texas, Miss Utah, and Miss New Jersey won. Notable contestants include a first-time cleft lip/palate winner and two Grand Canyon University alumni.
A leaked internal memo allegedly instructed United Airlines agents to offer fee-free changes or rebooking to nearby airports for passengers who refuse to fly into the renamed West Palm Beach airport, DJT, prompting pushback from United and a clarification that such changes aren’t automatically allowed solely due to the airport’s name.
United Airlines says it does not offer free ticket changes simply because of an airport’s name or three-letter code, clarifying after an internal memo suggested passengers could switch to a nearby hub for free if they didn’t want to fly into the Trump-named West Palm Beach airport; the airline called the memo poorly worded and inaccurate, and Palm Beach International Airport will keep the PBI code until the change to DJT takes effect.
Two public landmarks were renamed to honor former President Donald J. Trump: Palm Beach International Airport in Florida is now the President Donald J. Trump International Airport (costing at least $5.5 million and with a future DJT code change), and a bridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee near Dandridge was designated the President Donald J. Trump Bridge; the moves follow Trump branding efforts and a Kennedy Center name removal earlier this year, with the Trump name trademarked earlier in the year.
A Florida man, Ryan Wesley Routh, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on his golf course, and other related charges, after representing himself in a two-week trial. During the court proceedings, he attempted to stab himself.
Ryan Routh's trial begins in Florida for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his golf course in 2024, facing federal charges including attempted assassination and weapons violations, with key evidence including a rifle found near the scene and Routh's self-representation in court.
Former President Donald Trump addressed his supporters at his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, on election night. As of the time of his speech, CNN had not yet projected a winner in the election.
West Palm Beach, FLA will experience a dry weekend with temperatures around the low 80s and partly cloudy skies, along with a high risk for rip currents along the Palm Beaches. The dry trend will continue into the middle of next week, with temperatures gradually rising above average ahead of an approaching front, bringing the next chance of rain on Wednesday.
West Palm Beach, once considered the poor neighbor of Palm Beach, has experienced significant economic development, attracting wealthy transplants and businesses, partly due to real estate mogul Stephen Ross and The Related Companies. The area has seen a surge in luxury condo projects, new businesses, and a growing population. However, soaring home prices and gentrification are squeezing middle- and lower-class residents, prompting efforts to address affordable housing and equitable development.
A Florida Lotto player won a $3.75 million jackpot from the state, with the winning ticket purchased at a Publix in West Palm Beach. The winner has 180 days to claim the prize, and the next Florida Lotto draw will be on Feb. 28 with a jackpot reset to $1 million.
A stormy Sunday is expected with a heavy rain threat and a flood watch in effect for West Palm Beach.
With the launch of Brightline's service from South Florida to Orlando, a comparison was made between the prices and times of driving versus taking the train. While driving took approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, Brightline arrived in Orlando 40 minutes faster. The cost of driving, including gas, tolls, and wear and tear, amounted to $108, while a Brightline trip for two adults and two children would cost $236. Additional expenses such as rideshare and parking fees increased the total cost for both options.
Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old man, identified as William Tempesta, whose body was found on the side of the road in West Palm Beach. It appears that he had been shot, and authorities believe he was killed elsewhere before his body was discovered. The investigation is ongoing.
The body of a male was found in West Palm Beach on Sunday morning, off Jog Road and 45th Street. Police believe the victim was not killed at the location where his body was discovered. The victim appears to have died from gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing.
A body was found floating in a West Palm Beach waterway near Southern Boulevard and Congress Avenue. The deceased male's identity has not been determined, and it is unclear how long the body had been in the water. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation, and the medical examiner's office will perform an autopsy.