Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Jupiter.
Riviera Beach police are seeking first-degree murder charges for 27-year-old Roberto Ernest Torres—who fatally shot his girlfriend at the Thousand Oaks gated community on Wednesday at 6:25 p.m.—after he turned the gun on himself, leaving him in ICU.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Lucy's Law on June 27—named after 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez who died in a 2022 boating crash—which will increase the penalty for boating under the influence manslaughter through a minimum four-year prison sentence and will take effect July 1.
Governor DeSantis signed Lucy's Law on June 27, changing penalties for boating under the influence by imposing a four-year prison minimum for manslaughter and adding charges for leaving a crash scene or giving false statements — the law, named after Lucy Fernandez, will take effect on July 1 and does not include mandatory boating education or license suspension.
Palm Beach County is offering $3 million in deferred loans to help eligible first-time homebuyers cover purchase, closing, and new construction costs.
The online application portal opens July 23 at noon and will remain open until August 20 at midnight — or until 100 applications are received — with eligibility based on household income limits, including a cap of $65,450 for one-person households.
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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