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Hi West Palm Beach! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 27‑story Shorecrest tower just cleared a key city hurdle
  • How a West Palm Beach resident allegedly turned Facebook posts into fraud
  • Will your West Palm Beach hospital stay in Cigna’s network next year?

Also on today's calendar: Bonsai Bar Workshop at The Brewhouse Gallery.

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Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Planning Board Approves 306-Foot, 27-Story Shorecrest Tower at 1901 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach (floridayimby.com) — A 27-story Shorecrest condo tower has cleared a key hurdle with unanimous approval from the City of West Palm Beach Planning Board, advancing to City Commission review. Planned for 1901 North Flagler Drive, the project brings 100 high-end condos, a five-story parking podium, and a small public park, while using bonus height incentives tied to Currie Park upgrades and LEED Gold commitments.
   

2. West Palm Beach woman accused in Facebook scheme to scam $6,200 in fake rental assistance (cbs12.com) — A West Palm Beach resident is accused by county investigators of creating fake documents that led to more than $6,200 in improper rental and utility assistance payments. The Inspector General has referred the case for possible criminal review and is urging residents to report suspected fraud involving Palm Beach County funds.
   

3. Cigna and Tenet's new deal keeps 1.3 million Floridians in-network for health care services (wpbf.com) — Cigna customers in West Palm Beach will keep in-network access to St. Mary’s and Good Samaritan Medical Center after a last-minute deal with Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network. The agreement avoids higher out-of-network costs for thousands of local patients and follows a dispute over how Cigna uses algorithms and AI in care decisions.
   

4. Miami Hurricanes fans hope for playoff revenge against Ohio State in Cotton Bowl (wptv.com) — West Palm Beach sports bars are gearing up for big New Year’s Eve crowds as local Miami Hurricanes fans gather to watch the team face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Residents share their hopes for long-awaited “revenge” after the controversial 2002 title loss. The game’s outcome will decide whether Miami advances toward a national championship shot.
   

5. Trump auctions off painting of Jesus for $2.75 million at Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve party (justthenews.com) — A New Year’s Eve party at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach featured a surprise auction of a Jesus painting that fetched $2.75 million. Half of the money will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and half to the local sheriff’s office, tying a high-profile holiday gathering directly to local law enforcement support.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • January Fun at The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Retire Your Worries at Devonshire —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • Boys Town Experts Share Mental Health Tips to Help Families and Students Start the New Year Strong —Cara MacVane Read on Patch
  • Top Palm Beach County Mocktails —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Presents Take Akari: Bamboo Lights —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Have a Bless Night Everyone.
    Stay warm cover your plants with a blanket. Keep your pets warm as well. God Bless. (Nextdoor CitySide)
  • Cleaners beware.
    I had someone contact me for Airbnb cleaning and said he found me on Nextdoor. He said his name is Jackson Vernell, I did a search on this platform… (Nextdoor Hank Aaron/N Congress)
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta posted a job opening for Houseperson (F/T) in West Palm Beach. Apply here.
  • PrideStaff posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in West Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Palm Beach here.

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