Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Jupiter.
This week, law enforcement arrested a suspect for stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and charged a Palm Coast woman for posing as a licensed nurse to treat thousands of patients—deputies in Bradley handled a battery incident, Jensen Beach officials are investigating a fatal bicyclist crash involving a deputy, and Jupiter police ended a traffic stop with a drone-assisted chase that led to three arrests.
On Sunday morning, Jupiter Police pursued a suspect who stole a department cruiser during a break-in attempt — an officer shot at him as he fled and North Palm Beach Police later located the vehicle off Jasmine Drive in Lake Park where he was taken into custody.
Jupiter police arrested an adult man after he stole a patrol car during a foot chase near Marlin Drive at 6 a.m. Sunday — he was suspected of breaking into vehicles and later found on Jasmine Drive — and he was taken into custody without injury.
Palm Beach County built its first school, the Little Red Schoolhouse, in 1886 and later moved it to Phipps Ocean Park as a historic education site—other early schools include Lantana School from 1893, a West Palm Beach school for Black students from 1894, and Jupiter’s Octagon School from 1898 that was consolidated in 1902.
Today, on the first day of school for Palm Beach County students, teachers received essential supplies valued at $300 — $500 each from the Education Foundation’s Red Apple Supplies store to support nearly 100 Title I schools.
For teachers unable to visit the store, pop-up shops in the Glades and Boca Raton will offer additional resources.
A tropical system 97-L—potentially a major storm—is moving west near the Cape Verde Islands and is expected to turn north away from the continental United States; back home, students have a drier first day of school today with a few morning showers giving way to inland storms later in the afternoon.
WPBF 25 ran an 'On the Record' segment that focused on drowning prevention in our water-rich community—Anna Stewart from the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition explained the need for constant supervision and free water safety lessons to guard against drowning.
The report also highlighted the Lake Worth Beach Junior Lifeguard program, which for 30 years has trained local youth in lifesaving skills and built confidence in the water.
First Generation Band Live Performance
5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Rock out with First Generation Band as they deliver a high-energy performance you won't forget.
Intro to Simrad Electronics Workshop
9:00-11:00 a.m. — MarineMax Jupiter & MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center — Registration required — Hands-on Simrad Electronics Class for boating enthusiasts to enhance their technology skills.
Kettlebell 101 Workshop
11 AM – 3 PM — MADabolic Jupiter — Registration fees non-refundable — Learn essential kettlebell techniques for strength and conditioning.
Farmers Market at Blue Ridge Farms
9 AM – 1 PM — Blue Ridge Farms — Free entry — Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and live entertainment in a vibrant community setting.
Abacoa Food Truck Invasion
5:30-10 p.m. — Abacoa Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of gourmet food trucks and live music in a vibrant community atmosphere.
True Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8:00-11:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience the legendary sounds and vibes of Fleetwood Mac with the most authentic tribute band.
JH Outback Labor Day BBQ
12-4 p.m. — Carlin Park — Free entry — Celebrate Labor Day with food, games, and fellowship by the beach.
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