Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Jupiter.
Local residents remember Tequesta teens Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen who vanished on July 24 when their 19-foot boat left Jupiter Inlet, sparking years of memorial events—recent efforts include a statue dedication honoring their memory.
On July 5, an 87-year-old Jupiter resident pointed a rifle-style BB gun at neighbors during a fireworks display—he later admitted to doing so to get their attention and was booked on five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The Atlantic hurricane season produced three tropical storms so far with Andrea remaining short-lived over the subtropical Atlantic, Barry making landfall as a depression over central Mexico, and Chantal striking South Carolina’s coast over the weekend—forecasts show the season is ahead of the 30-year average with the first hurricane not expected before August 11. Additional data indicate that tropical systems may form in the northern Gulf, the Eastern Seaboard, and the western Caribbean as July unfolds.
Seaweed Greens in West Palm Beach has developed a process to remove pollutants from sargassum — turning it into organic fertilizer and soil amendments that help restore coastal ecosystems.
The company processes 20 tons of seaweed daily and offers a consultancy for communities to set up similar plants.
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.
Jupiter Lighthouse Sunset Tour
7-8 p.m. — Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum — $25 per person — Climb 105 steps for spectacular sunset views and enjoy a complimentary appetizer voucher.
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