Good morning, Jupiter.

WPBF 25 News worked with local animal shelters to promote pet adoptions and featured a foster dog named Maura, who is calm, quiet, and ready for a forever home.

The county shelter offered half-price adoption fees, and an event with Big Dog Ranch Rescue will be held Sunday from 12 to 4 at Old Square — a kid-friendly day with fun activities.

Teachers in Palm Beach County are holding a rally this afternoon outside the district offices to demand a 5% raise as they say the current offer of a 1.5% increase plus bonus money fails to keep up with rising costs — officials are reviewing the proposal amid a $40 million shortfall while negotiations continue.

Pastor Chris Edmonds spoke at local schools during Holocaust Education Week to share how his father defied Nazi orders in World War II to save Jewish soldiers.

Insight Through Education hosted his talk and will hold a fundraising gala on Dec. 10 at the Kravis Center with Patricia Heaton as guest speaker.

Preliminary counts showed roughly 6,600 sea turtle nests along Palm Beach’s Atlantic shoreline during the 2025 nesting season from March 1 through Oct.

31, with most nests belonging to loggerhead turtles even though some areas faced erosion from Hurricane Imelda. Loggerhead Marinelife Center recorded 20,872 nests along 9.5 miles of beach in Juno Beach, Jupiter, and Tequesta — final counts will be confirmed in January.

A potential Arctic blast may bring colder air to Florida that puts iguanas at risk of falling from trees if temperatures drop below 40 degrees (their muscles slow down in the cold) since these cold-blooded reptiles lose grip on branches; green iguanas, an invasive species, recover once the weather warms up but may be injured during sudden cold snaps.

Medicare premiums for Parts A and B will rise 3.6% and 9.7% in 2026 while Social Security benefits increase 2.8%, but some recipients may see little gain—especially those with lower monthly benefits due to the hold-harmless provision.

Jupiter Medical Center introduced a new robotic Whipple surgery that uses small incisions—helping patients recover faster and leave the hospital in only three to four days.

Dr. Bhagwandin performed the first operation on 49-year-old Daniel Pelham, who began walking a mile soon after surgery and will continue treatment with further chemotherapy.

Fortunate Youth Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Downtown Abacoa — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy reggae vibes and let the good times roll with Fortunate Youth.

The Gardens Trailblazer 5K

3:30-7 p.m. — The Gardens North County District Park — Registration fees apply — Compete in a vibrant 5K and 2K race with chip timing and festive awards.

Bitcoin & Beer Meetup

6-8 p.m. — Stormhouse Brewing — Free entry — Gather with fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts to explore the latest in Bitcoin and enjoy a casual drink.

Fit Club Happy Hour

5:30-7:30 p.m. — MADabolic Jupiter — Free entry — Celebrate wellness with a functional strength workout, yoga flow, and community activations.

The Elovaters Live Concert

6:30 PM — Downtown Abacoa — Ticketed event — Enjoy the sunny vibes of Boston reggae-rockers The Elovaters as they bring their infectious live show to Jupiter.

Cruise In Car Show

12-3:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience a vibrant gathering of classic and custom cars with food, drinks, and live music.

The Eden Experience: Concert and Farm Dinner

9 p.m. — Food Forest in Jupiter, FL — Early-Bird Tickets available — Celebrate Winter Soulstice with music, food, and community connection.