Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Jupiter.
The Town of Jupiter hosted its first e-bike safety festival on Saturday morning at Abacoa Community Park to teach safe biking after a child was injured in an e-bike crash.
Local law officers led bike safety classes and organizers plan to hold the event every year—aiming to keep our roads safer.
Ace Hardware will give away one million free American flags on Memorial Day weekend from Saturday, May 24 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at participating stores as it honors the holiday.
The retailer will also offer discounts on grills, power tools and outdoor equipment through Monday, May 26.
At 7 p.m. Thursday, a 27-year-old suspect led a 100-mph chase on I-95 near Palm Beach Gardens—crashing his Mercedes SUV into a Tesla and resisting arrest during a five-minute struggle with troopers aided by two good Samaritans, with injuries sustained by both the suspect and the Tesla driver before transport to Jupiter Medical Center.
Beachgoers watched a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter complete training at Carlin Park on May 17—demonstrating the unit’s readiness for emergency operations.
The town announced that lanes on North Ocean Boulevard will close on May 19 from 8 a.m. to noon for stormwater channel drain maintenance near Palm Beach Country Club.
On May 20, lanes at two locations on North Lake Way will close for sanitary sewer lift station work — traffic will be rerouted from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jupiter Beach is a great spot for shark tooth hunting in Palm Beach County as warm water brings many sharks whose teeth wash up after summer storms.
Many hunters search the sand for fossils, with Palm Beach Island (with dredged sand) and Boca Raton (home to a nature center) also offering good finds.
Cardinals vs. Tortugas: Minor League Baseball Matchup
8 p.m. — Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium — Affordable tickets — Experience the thrill of minor league baseball featuring future stars in a cozy stadium setting.
Musical Evening with Pat Channing
7-10 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern — Free entry — Experience a captivating musical journey with South Florida's 'Human Jukebox' Pat Channing.
Food Truck Fridays
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Downtown Abacoa — Free entry — Indulge in a mouth-watering variety of food trucks and enjoy live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Market at Harbourside Place
10 AM – 3 PM — Harbourside Place — Free entry — Explore a vibrant marketplace with local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Mangrove Mark & The Fiddle King Live
7-10 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern — Free entry — Experience a vibrant blend of rock and bluegrass with a captivating acoustic duo from Jupiter, Florida.
The Blunatics Live Performance
1-3:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern — Free entry — Experience a dynamic live performance that reimagines classic hits with a modern twist.
Women on Water Class with Captain Jacob
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — MarineMax Jupiter & MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center — Complimentary class — Build your confidence on the water with an engaging, women-only boating course led by skilled captains.
King's Stables Summer Farm Camp
1 PM — Jupiter Harbor Condominium — Registration required — Saddle up for summer fun with horseback riding, animal interaction, and camping skills.
Calli Blue Band Live Performance
5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern — Free entry — Experience the magic of live music with the Calli Blue Band.
Food Truck Fridays
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Downtown Abacoa — Free entry — Savor diverse culinary delights from the best food trucks in South Florida under the stars.
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