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🌱 How fast was a Wellington teen clocked on South Military Trail?
Also check out 13th Annual Wellington Holiday Jingle Bell Run 5K on the Wellington Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How fast was a Wellington teen clocked on South Military Trail?
- How fast have Wellington property taxes really grown in ten years?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Wellingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Variable clouds with showers, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wellington man arrested for driving over 100 mph on South Military Trail (wpbf.com) — An 18-year-old Wellington resident was arrested after police say he drove more than 100 mph along South Military Trail, where the speed limit is 45 mph. Atlantis police reported clocking him at 86 mph on Lantana Road before pacing him at 101 mph northbound, leading to a charge under Florida’s “Super Speeder” law for posing a danger to people and property. 
Find out what's happening in Wellingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• New study ranks all 67 counties on property taxes in Florida as Republican leaders target tax cuts (wflx.com) — Wellington homeowners are part of a new Florida Tax Watch study showing several Palm Beach County cities, including Wellington, among the state’s top 50 for property tax growth over the last decade. The report details how county and city tax burdens compare statewide as Republican leaders weigh cutting or even eliminating property taxes in the upcoming legislative session.
📸 Around Wellington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellington
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- 13th Annual Wellington Holiday Jingle Bell Run 5K
Village Park Athletics Complex , 11700 Pierson Road , Wellington
7:00 am - CANCELLED - Architectural Review Board Meeting
Wellington, FL Calendar Wellington, FL 33414
6:30 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Town of Loxahatchee Groves Gratitude Baskets
Loxahatchee Groves, FL Calendar
8:30 am - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - WoodSpring Suites Palm Springs
WoodSpring Suites Palm Springs , 2645 10th Avenue N , Palm Springs
11:00 am - Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Palm Beach, FL Calendar Palm Beach, FL 33480
2:00 pm - Roadway Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee
Loxahatchee Groves, FL Calendar
5:00 pm - Roadway Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee - CANCELED
Loxahatchee Groves, FL Calendar
5:00 pm - (Men's Basketball) Palm Beach State College at Tacoma Community College
Palm Beach State College Athletics , 4200 Congress Avenue , Lake Worth
6:00 pm - Council Regular Meeting
Royal Palm Beach Community Calendar , 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd , Royal Palm Beach
6:30 pm - Village of Royal Palm Beach Village Council Meeting
Palms West Chamber of Commerce , 13901 Southern Blvd , Loxahatchee
7:00 pm - Architectural Review Commission Meeting (ARCOM)
Palm Beach, FL Calendar Palm Beach, FL 33480
9:00 am - Development Review Committee - PBG Business Park - Char-Mar School of Dance
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Calendar
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
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Please let us know if you find him. He is chipped. 443-691-1412; 410-258-4108 (Nextdoor Lakeside Shores)
- i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator - Baseball / T-Ball in Wellington. Apply here.
- TooJay's Deli - Bakery - Restaurant posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Wellington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wellington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Royal Palm Beach
- PBSO contract in limbo, Loxahatchee Groves homeowners worry about their safety (cw34.com)
Greenacres
- These Palm Beach County golfers were named to 2026 U.S. National Junior Team (palmbeachpost.com)
- Best waterfront restaurants: Where to dine by the water near West Palm Beach (palmbeachpost.com)
West Palm Beach
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