Jupiter
Morning News
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Jupiter. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 13, SpaceX launched its 403-foot Starship rocket from South Texas, and residents in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach saw its bright contrail near NASA, mistaking it for a meteor+ a Falcon 9 rocket also lifted off from Cape Canaveral later that night. The Starship flight test is part of Elon Musk’s project to send humans to the moon and Mars. Palm Beach Daily News
- ➤ On October 13, residents in Palm Beach County saw SpaceX’s Starship rocket, which launched at 7:23 p.m. from Starbase, Texas, streak across the sky near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Later that night at 9:58 p.m., a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral and was seen in several nearby counties—reports noted a fiery trail spanning areas from Brevard to Indian River. Palm Beach Daily News
- ➤ After a Florida court invalidated the state’s open-carry ban, Publix now lets customers carry guns openly in its 900 stores — a change that has worried some shoppers while gun rights supporters praise the decision. Other chains such as Costco, Walmart and Target still ban visible firearms, and lawmakers are not planning to change gun rules in the upcoming session. Palm Beach Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School board member Edwin Ferguson faced an ethics complaint after his comments on conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death sparked protests outside the Palm Beach County School Board headquarters on Wednesday evening. Local NAACP branches defended his right to free speech—saying his remarks were his personal opinion—while some groups urged his removal. WPBF
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Palm Beach County Fire Rescue unveiled its Pink Fire Engine last month—timed with the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month—to promote breast cancer prevention and detection. Survivors and family members signed the truck during the event to honor loved ones and show support for those battling the disease. WPBF
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health issued a water advisory for DuBois Park in Jupiter and Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City due to high bacteria levels—people are advised not to swim or kayak until the warning is lifted. WPBF
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FireFest 2025
1-9 p.m. — Jonathan Dickinson State Park — Free entry — Celebrate with live fire demos, spooky trails, and live music at the 19th annual FireFest.
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Friends of Jupiter Beach Cornhole Tournament
11 AM - 6 PM — Ocean Cay Park — Free entry — Enjoy cornhole, local vendors, and meet adoptable pets at this fun community event.
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8th Annual Jupiter Golden Jubilee
5-7 p.m. — Dog Beach — $30 per person (children under six free) — Celebrate Golden Retrievers with a costume parade, fun at the beach, and a fancy picnic supper.
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La Tribu Royale Live
7 p.m. — Guanabanas Restaurant — Check for ticket info — Celebrate culture and rhythm with La Tribu Royale's vibrant fusion of Latin and reggae music.
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Zoe Loren Make A Difference Foundation 5k Run/Walk
7-11 a.m. — Carlin Park — Registration required — Participate in a USATF certified 5K to support local community initiatives.
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Meltdown Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience high-energy 90's alternative rock with South Florida's rising stars, Meltdown.
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Tee It Up for the Troops Charity Golf Event
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Jupiter Country Club — Registration fees apply — A day of golf, gratitude, and giving back to support local veterans.
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