West Palm Beach travel, homes & services

2+ hour, 42+ min ago (285+ words) Palm Beach County officials have approved the application of a controversial artificial intelligence data center project near Wellington despite growing concerns from nearby homeowners. The project, known as Project Tango, will span 202.67 acres between Southern Boulevard and 20 Mile Bend. It includes a series of buildings full of computers for data processing, along with warehouse space. The plan first received approval in 2016, but developers recently requested an additional 64 acres, prompting another vote. On Thursday, the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission gave the green light, even as dozens of homeowners from the Arden community voiced objections. They worry about noise, water usage, traffic, and the size of the project. Sue Ellen Loyzelle has lived in the Arden community for four years, about a mile away from the planned data center. "You're jeopardizing traffic," Loyzelle said. "You're jeopardizing our quality of life." Project…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (179+ words) A special election to fill the seat of Rep. Joe Casello, a Democratic lawamker who passed away in July, takes place on Dec. 9. Gov. Ron DeSantis called a special election to fill the seat, which represents Florida House District 90 and includes Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Golf, and Gulf Stream. Delray Beach Vice Mayor Rob Long is running as the Democratic candidate. He's campaigning on "promoting economic growth, supporting small businesses, investing in public education, and securing state funding to enhance quality of life in Palm Beach County," according to his website. Lobbyist Maria Zack is running as the Republican candidate, and won the Republican primary in September to run for the seat. She's campaigning for "lower taxes, a secure border, strong law enforcement, veterans, school choice, and a thriving economy," according to her website. Local business…...

11+ hour, 54+ min ago (223+ words) The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that killed a man on Saturday in Boynton Beach. FDLE says its investigation is limited due to the deputy's use of force. (WPEC) BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) " The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating an off-duty deputy-involved shooting that killed a man on Saturday in Boynton Beach. FDLE says its investigation is limited due to the deputy's use of force. Due to the investigation being active, FDLE says additional information will not be provided. See also: 6-year-old girl dies after go-karting accident at Port St. Lucie adventure park According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), the shooting occurred at 5:21 p.m. after deputies received reports of an altercation that led to gunfire near Water Course Way. Deputies say they found a man dead from a gunshot wound…...

12+ hour, 55+ min ago (336+ words) Palm Beach County officials are taking their "Wall Street South" marketing campaign directly to New York City this week, meeting with consultants and companies interested in relocating to South Florida. Kelly Smallridge of the Palm Beach County Business Development Board is leading the effort, scheduled to meet with at least six companies that have expressed interest in moving their operations south. "The vision of the future is to balance, quality of life with good quality jobs," Smallridge said. The campaign has been promoting Palm Beach County as an alternative to traditional financial centers, with signs appearing in Times Square to attract businesses and workers. Smallridge discussed the top target for recruitment while the county continues to cast a wide net. "I would say financial services is still at the top, innovation-based companies, but we are also realistic because we've been…...

20+ hour, 12+ min ago (707+ words) Monday features plenty of clouds, a few early storms, and some afternoon storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area as a front approaches." The Gulf Coast will see clouds and showers on a blustery breeze." Look for more clouds than sun and some storms in the Keys." Expect an increasing risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic and Gulf beaches. Monday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s in the East Coast metro area and in the low-80s along the Gulf Coast and the Keys " but look for temperatures to drop quickly in the evening. Tuesday will bring morning lows in the low- to mid-60s on the mainland." Look for more clouds than sun during the day, and the East Coast metro area will also see a few afternoon showers in spots." Expect an elevated risk of…...

20+ hour, 14+ min ago (1085+ words) National Brownie Day is on December 8. Every year brownie lovers come from far and wide to celebrate National Brownie'Day.' Warm, chewy, and rich, a nice chocolate (or blondie) brownie is the perfect dessert to end your night with. Indulge in gooey goodness and let the real world melt away with you for a delectable moment. 1870s " Juliana Horatia Ewing tells stories of children who discover they can be helpers, and this forms part of the foundation of what will eventually be a large wing of the Girl Scouts 1893 " Brownies are created as a special treat for the Chicago World's Fair. Bertha Palmer of the Palmer House Hotel requests that pastry chef Joseph Sehl come up with something new 1896 " The Boston Cooking School Cookbook publishes the first recipe for brownies as we know them today. 1897 "Brownies were one of the very first…...

20+ hour, 15+ min ago (1237+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a major case that could fundamentally reshape the balance of power within the executive branch, with significant implications for President Donald Trump's ability to fire officials at will. The case, Trump v. Slaughter, centers on the president's removal of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and challenges the nearly century-old precedent established in Humphrey's Executor v. United States (1935), which shielded certain independent agency heads from at-will presidential removal. https://southfloridareporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reese-9318540.mp3 The dispute is the culmination of a broader legal campaign by the Trump administration to assert greater presidential control over the federal bureaucracy, particularly over multi-member, bipartisan commissions. Since returning to office, the administration has sought to dismiss numerous officials from agencies like the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), arguing that the president must have the power to remove executive officers…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago (1374+ words) by Anna Claire Vollers, Florida Phoenix A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans" requests for certain medical care " and will reward the companies when they deny it. In January, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model to test AI-powered prior authorizations on certain health services for Medicare patients in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. The program is scheduled to last through 2031. The program effectively inserts one of private insurance"s most unpopular features " prior authorization " into traditional Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and those with certain disabilities. Prior authorization is the process by which patients and doctors must ask health insurers to approve medical procedures or drugs before proceeding. Adults over…...

20+ hour, 19+ min ago (1022+ words) The ticking clock on the Social Security trust funds has policy experts and lawmakers scrambling for solutions, with one proposal'raising the full retirement age (FRA) to 70'gaining increasing traction on Capitol Hill. The program, which millions of Americans rely on for financial stability in their later years, is currently projected to face a shortfall within the next decade, necessitating an overhaul to prevent automatic benefit cuts. Under current law, the full retirement age is gradually rising and is set at 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. However, proponents of the age-70 plan argue that this adjustment is necessary to reflect the dramatic increase in life expectancy since the program was first enacted in 1935. For every year the FRA is delayed, the program's financial stability is extended, potentially avoiding more draconian measures such as sharp, across-the-board benefit reductions or massive tax…...

20+ hour, 20+ min ago (403+ words) Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) apps like'Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm'have exploded in popularity " especially during the holiday season. With just a few clicks, shoppers can split purchases into smaller payments, often interest-free. It sounds like the perfect solution when money is tight. But is Buy Now, Pay Later really helping your budget" or creating long-term debt you don't see coming? This guide breaks down how BNPL works, the risks most people overlook, and how to protect your finances if Buy Now, Pay Later debt starts getting out of control. When you choose a BNPL option at checkout, you're essentially taking out a'short-term loan. The retailer gets paid immediately, and you pay the provider back in installments " usually four biweekly payments. BNPL apps promote "no interest" and "instant approval," but there are details shoppers often miss: BNPL feels less intimidating than…...