Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Jupiter.
💼 Business
The Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 Business Awards on Tuesday, July 7 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, recognizing top contributors to Palm Beach County.
🎓 Education
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Monday, July 20 and lasts until Thursday, Aug.
20; most districts start school on Monday, Aug. 10 (Hamilton County begins early on Wednesday, Aug. 5) as each district sets its own calendar.
Students in Palm Beach County participated in the Mind Your Business entrepreneurship forum Tuesday, Jul.
7, gaining hands-on experience in STEM + media, artificial intelligence + trades. Nearly 300 students attended as the program builds future business leaders.
🌲 Environment
Local gardens and native plantings now support the atala butterfly’s comeback, with sightings reaching further north as warmer weather expands its range — a sign of nature’s steady revival since its rediscovery in 1979.
🏛️ Government
The Palm Beach County Commission passed a moratorium on AI data centers but exempted Project Tango in Loxahatchee, with a vote scheduled for July 15.
If approved, the revised plan—expanding its space from 1 million to 1.5 million sqft—could create 1,700 jobs and boost tax revenue.
🏥 Health
Palm Beach Health Network is expanding its services to additional local hospitals to offer extra care and compassionate support.
The expansion builds on a long history of meeting families’ needs and will help ensure every patient receives vital care.
📰 Lifestyle
A new guide reviews eight of Florida's best hot dog spots including Jupiter's Dune Dog Cafe, known for its fresh all-beef hot dogs served on buttered, toasted rolls.
The list covers roadside gems from Fort Pierce to Sarasota — offering a local taste for every craving.
🎉 Jupiter Events
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Samantha Russell Duo Live Performance
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