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10/22/2025

ICYMI: This week we're tracking unmarked graves, the Gov's speech in West Palm, Riviera's council hits the brakes, a new report on the state of girls in Florida, and more!

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Welcome back, Stet Nation. For you today, a piece of history at risk, why the governor decided to push property tax cuts, Riviera Beach wants more time to make a key decision, a birds-eye view of the weekend protests, 50 years since an iconic Sports Illustrated cover and the state of Florida’s gir...

10/20/2025

Evergreen cemetery has fallen into disrepair over the years since Black residents founded it in 1913. The city had barred Black residents from being buried in Woodlawn. Now the city is moving to identify graves and who is buried there with help from the community.

Explore the history of Evergreen Cemetery West Palm Beach and the efforts to identify remains in unmarked graves.

10/20/2025

Florida girls need help in all aspects of their well-being, says a new report, “State of the Florida Girl.”

A big thing and a little thing you can do to help Florida's boys and girls.

10/18/2025

Thousands protested Saturday morning at "No Kings" rallies on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard in West Palm Beach. Even more people showed up in downtown Lake Worth Beach. Stet News was there to share some images from the rallies, sponsored by Speaking Up For America/Palm Beach Indivisibles.

10/17/2025

While local governments cringe and taxpayers rejoice, the governor explains why he is targeting property taxes for sharp reductions.

Gov. Ron DeSantis in West Palm Beach addresses hot-button topics, including open carry, cellphones in classrooms and campus antisemitism.

10/17/2025

Walk down memory lane with baseball stars Johnny Bench and Will McEnaney as they recall the 1975 World Series and their iconic moment on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Will McEnaney and catcher Johnny Bench, keys to dramatic 1975 World Series victory, live in Palm Beach County.

10/16/2025

“This particular project is the largest development activity that the city will do for the next 100 years.”

No. 1-ranked bidder, a team led by Sonnenblick, contemplates pulling out.

10/14/2025

Good morning, Stetters!
This week’s stories are all over the map (literally).

🐐 Baby goats and big roads: a farm stand(s) in the way of Florida’s $156 million plan.

🏙️ Riviera picks its reinvention partner.

🍸 Paradise pours its first round in North Palm.

🌿 The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens reopen, refreshed.

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Hello, hello! For you today, a $156 million plan to connect I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, Riviera Beach’s biggest pitch, a new place to celebrate the “golden hour” and get thee to a (stone) garden. 🔗 Linking I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike The state is preparing to spend $156 million to mak...

10/14/2025

The campaign refurbished three buildings and many of the massive brick sculptures created by The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ founder.

The 10-year renovation project will be followed by a busy season of events at The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.

10/13/2025

State planning now for $156 million connection in Martin County between Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike. It's expected to reduce traffic on Indiantown Road, as Stet News reports.

Interstate 95 connection to Florida's Turnpike still 10 years away but planners want to hear from the public this month.

10/13/2025

Riviera Beach is planning a new city hall, new athletic center and housing on public-owned land.

Riviera Beach's City Council could decide this week who will help reimagine the city.

10/13/2025

Co-owners Dan Newkirk and Cassidy Flannery started welcoming customers this month.

The Paradise Tavern dining room and bar are set up in the former home of The Catch in North Palm Beach, Florida.