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Morning West Palm Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How high are West Palm Beach property taxes compared with your neighbors?
  • Will this long-cracked West Palm Beach noise wall finally get fixed?
  • Why West Palm Beach now tops the nation in luxury home prices

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Monday: Windy with partial sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City-by-city analysis: Who has the county's highest, lowest property taxes? (palmbeachpost.com) — West Palm Beach homeowners are paying one of Palm Beach County’s highest city property tax rates, at $8.13 per $1,000 of taxable value, as lawmakers consider sweeping statewide changes. The article compares West Palm Beach’s tax burden and property values with nearby cities, explaining why the urban core’s needs, aging infrastructure, and demographics drive higher rates than many suburban neighbors.
   

2. Let's Hear It: West Palm Beach woman gets answers on damaged noise barrier (wptv.com) — A West Palm Beach resident finally got movement on a long-cracked noise barrier along North Military Trail after raising the issue at a local “Let’s Hear It” meet-up. State officials clarified the wall sits on private property, and the owner is now considering signing an easement so repairs can begin, paving the way for a community-led beautification effort.
   

3. West Palm Beach leads in 10-year luxury home-price growth, outpacing New York (southfloridaagentmagazine.com) — Luxury home prices in West Palm Beach have surged 187% over the past decade, giving the city the fastest luxury price growth of any major U.S. metro. A new Redfin report credits the “Wall Street South” shift, hedge funds and family offices relocating, and the area’s rising national profile for pushing the median luxury sale price above $4 million.
   

4. More than $12,000 raised to help West Palm Beach grandmother battling cancer (wptv.com) — A West Palm Beach grandmother with stage four cervical cancer is getting crucial help from neighbors and local nonprofits, who’ve raised more than $12,000 to keep her family housed for months. Community donations, gifts, and support have eased her financial strain and brightened the holidays for her four grandchildren, turning a home once filled with worry into one filled with hope.
   

5. High-upside Edge Zion Brown makes crucial plays in state title game, signing in February (on3.com subscription) — A Cardinal Newman High School defensive end from West Palm Beach, Zion Brown, helped secure last week’s 17-14 state championship win with key tackles and a forced fumble. After battling ankle injuries and transferring from Palm Beach Gardens, he’s healthy, drawing college offers, and keeping his recruitment open ahead of February signing day.
   

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