Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
Good morning, Jupiter.
Mega Bash is set to take place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Downtown Abacoa starting July 3 — a two-day event with Palm Beach Cardinals vs. Jupiter Hammerheads games and tribute bands.
The event will also feature a Mega Kids area with inflatables — fireworks will follow the games — to round out the celebration.
The Jupiter-Tequesta Repeater Group is hosting its annual 24-hour Field Day on the beach this weekend and amateur radio operators will compete to make the most contacts across the nation.
Field Day runs from 2 p.m. tomorrow until 2 p.m. on Sunday — local residents can join at the beach or at the civic center to try out ham radio operations.
A Palm Beach County mother was indicted on a first-degree murder charge after investigators said her 7-year-old daughter died from blunt-force trauma while in her care & she remains held without bond at Palm Beach County Jail.
The Florida Python Challenge will run from July 11 at 12:01 a.m. until July 20 at 5 p.m.—hunters compete for cash prizes by removing invasive Burmese pythons to protect local wildlife.
Past captures include a snake measuring 19 feet long caught in 2023 and another weighing 215 pounds recorded in 2022—records that highlight the threat these snakes pose.
More than 130 new Florida laws will take effect July 1, covering issues from school start times and student phone bans to bans on geoengineering and fluoride in public water.
Lawmakers also have set new rules for state parks, execution methods and local government oversight of presidential libraries — sparking debate on several long-discussed topics.
East coast fishermen will have two days in July to catch red snapper in federal waters, with the season starting at 12:01 a.m. on July 11 and ending at 12:01 a.m. on July 13 (with a one-fish bag limit).
Gov. DeSantis criticized the short season (calling it bad science) and said Florida will work to manage Atlantic red snapper in the future.
4th on Flagler Fireworks and Entertainment
6-10 p.m. — Waterfront — Free entry — Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music, kids' activities, and a spectacular 18-minute fireworks show.
Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival: The Winter's Tale
8-10 p.m. — Seabreeze Amphitheater — Suggested donation of $5 — Experience the transformative power of love and forgiveness in Shakespeare’s moving tale.
Food Truck Fridays
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Downtown Abacoa — Free entry — Experience the ultimate picnic with a variety of food trucks offering diverse cuisines and live music.
Shake, Rattle, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Charity Event
4-6 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Enjoy live music by The Cytokines while supporting neurological disorder programs.
Sea Turtle Safari - Women's Dive Day
9 AM - 2 PM — Jupiter Scuba Diving — Ticket includes dives and gear — Experience breathtaking dives with majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat.
EC- Wonders of Woodworking
9 AM - 12 PM — Jupiter Christian School - East Campus — Enroll for hands-on woodworking fun — Where little hands build big dreams with safe tool use.
Wine Wednesdays at Cooper’s Hawk
5-7 p.m. — Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — Supports local causes — Raise a glass and make a difference every Wednesday with wine specials and community support.
Abacoa Food Truck Invasion
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Downtown Abacoa — Free entry — Enjoy gourmet food trucks and live music in a vibrant outdoor setting.
The Trident Trail Races
12 PM – 12 PM — Jupiter Ridge Natural Area — Entry Fee $68-$140 — Experience a challenging trail race through Florida's rare Coastal Scrub habitat.
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