Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Jupiter. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials lifted the water quality alert at Spanish River Park Beach after tests showed safe bacteria levels, and swimming is now allowed. However, authorities warn that Dubois Park in Jupiter remains unsafe for swimming or kayaking due to high bacteria levels. WPBF
- ➤ A local beekeeper moves her bees to support crops on the Treasure Coast and later almond groves in California. Her hives work across five Florida counties and will leave mid-January — returning early April to aid pollination. CBS12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At St. Mary’s Medical Center in Palm Beach County, Nancy and Romeo welcomed their first baby, Eliam Caleb, just six minutes past midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 20 inches, marking a special start to the new year. WPBF
- ➤ Tenet Healthcare and Cigna finalized a contract that preserved network access for Cigna members at Palm Beach Health Network and avoided higher costs for nonemergency services after January 1, 2026. The deal maintained access to key facilities including two Level I trauma centers and a children’s hospital. CBS12 News
- ➤ Flu cases and emergency visits are rising in Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Indian River counties as the Subclade-k variant spreads; state health officials urge residents to get their annual vaccine to reduce severe illness (shots require two weeks to work). WPBF
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New condo transparency rules took effect Jan. 1 and require associations to post reserve amounts, financial records, and meeting minutes on their websites for 25+ units — giving buyers more details before closing. Realtors say the changes improve safety and support the booming condo market. CBS12 News
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Adventure Awaits - An Evening Under the Stars
5-7:30 p.m. — Pine Glades Natural Area — Free event — Experience stargazing with telescopes and a sunset hike in a natural setting.
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Jon Zeeman Band Live Performance
5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience soul-stirring blues-rock with the electrifying Jon Zeeman Band.
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Smokin Renegade / Forever Foreigner Tribute Concert
8 PM – 11:30 PM — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience nostalgia with a tribute to Boston and Foreigner performed by South Florida's best rock bands.
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Line Dancing Night
5-7 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of rhythm and fun with lively line dancing and great country music.
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Sleepin Dogz Concert
8-11 p.m. — Square Grouper Tiki Bar — Cost info unavailable — Experience a lively rock and jam session inspired by classic bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
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Sound Bath Experience with Linnea
5-6 p.m. — Breathe Salt & Yoga — Bring your own mat — Immerse yourself in soothing sounds and vibrations for a restorative healing journey.
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Football Sundays at Double Roads Tavern
12-8 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Enjoy wall-to-wall NFL coverage with delicious food and drink specials in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Material Girls Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live performance by Material Girls in an inviting theater setting.
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