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Ace Hardware eases holiday shopping with its Ready in 15 service that lets local customers pick up online orders in 15 minutes or opt for DoorDash delivery.

Shoppers can use Affirm for flexible payment and earn Ace Rewards perks, including a free gift card offer until Christmas Eve+.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has launched a new animal cruelty unit that in its first three months reviewed 85 cases, charged 26 suspects, and seized 60 animals (including a miniature poodle) from unsafe conditions while urging locals to report any abuse.

Pinewood Elementary School brings back its cherished holiday elf that delights students and families, continuing a beloved tradition that spreads seasonal magic throughout the school.

The familiar figure reinforces community spirit as the season unfolds.

The Stiles-Nicholson Foundation (founded in 1992) helps students by funding a two million dollar AI learning tool program for Palm Beach County School District and building a 10,000 sqft innovation center with six labs at the Benjamin School that will open in October for the new school year.

UF entomology professor Norman C.

Leppla predicts that lovebugs, which swarm on Florida highways primarily in May and September, will be less abundant in most areas in 2026. Drivers are advised to time travel to avoid peak activity at 10 a.m. to reduce potential car damage.

Citizens Property Insurance’s Board approved 2026 rate recommendations on Dec.

10 that may lower premiums by an average of 2.6% statewide pending final review by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. However, some counties, including Palm Beach, could see increases, and new rates will take effect on June 1, 2026.

At a Dec. 9 decision, Jupiter’s planning board endorsed using about half of the 60-acre Beacon Park site at Indiantown Road and I-95 for single-family homes while the remainder will keep its industrial zoning.

Town Council will review the developer’s plans, which include workforce housing by DiVosta Homes, on Jan. 20.

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.

13th Annual Wellington Holiday Jingle Bell Run 5K

7-10 AM — Village Park Athletics Complex — Registration required — Run in festive spirit while bringing joy to families in need with a toy donation.

T-Bone & Louie C Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Square Grouper Tiki Bar — Age 21+ only — Experience a night of diverse musical styles from T-Bone and MiLo in a vibrant atmosphere.

Adventure Awaits - An Evening Under the Stars

5-7:30 p.m. — Pine Glades Natural Area — Free event — Experience stargazing with telescopes and a sunset hike in a natural setting.

Jon Zeeman Band Live Performance

5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience soul-stirring blues-rock with the electrifying Jon Zeeman Band.

Smokin Renegade / Forever Foreigner Tribute Concert

8 PM – 11:30 PM — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience nostalgia with a tribute to Boston and Foreigner performed by South Florida's best rock bands.