Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Jupiter. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Venus and a thin waxing crescent moon will meet in the western sky tonight in Florida plus stargazers should check the forecast for clear skies to enjoy the rare celestial alignment. Palm Beach Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WPBF 25 interviewed Cherie Ben Joseph about using CampSafe training to help camp staff learn to keep children safe at summer camps & local camps can join by subscribing at kidsafe.org, with Palm Beach County camps offered the training at no cost. WPBF
- ➤ Florida public schools have faced closures and staff cuts due to declining student enrollment and rising costs, affecting communities statewide. In Palm Beach County, lower birthrates and increased living expenses have reduced class sizes — prompting concerns over job losses and educational access. Palm Beach Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Diane Buhler of Friends of Palm Beach urged residents today to cut plastic use, join beach cleanups, and back policies that hold manufacturers responsible. She noted plastic waste harms health and the environment for future generations + that community action can drive change. Palm Beach Daily News
- ➤ El Niño may form as early as late May, which experts say could reduce hurricane activity later this season — NOAA estimates an 82% chance of emergence from May to July — and may help ease drought in Florida. CBS12 News
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First Generation Band Live
5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience an electrifying evening with dynamic rock performances and crowd-pleasing interactions.
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Jelly Roll's Beautifully Broken Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Jelly Roll's dynamic blend of country and rap with high-energy performances and heartfelt stories.
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Open Water Scuba Certification Course
9 a.m. — Jupiter Dive Center Storefront — $609 plus additional fees — Dive into adventure and explore the ocean with certified instructors in Jupiter, Florida.
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Paint Your Pet Workshop
5:45-8 p.m. — Jupiter Artisan Marketplace — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity by learning to paint your beloved pet on a pre-drawn canvas.
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