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In today's newsletter:

  • How one veteran is transforming lives at West Palm Beach’s VA center
  • Could Tallahassee change West Palm Beach’s plastic-straw rules?
  • Why was a Greenland power play launched from West Palm Beach?

Also on today's calendar: NYE 2025: Amateur Hour Ends at Midnight at The Salty Zebra.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A different type of service in a new uniform (einpresswire.com) — A longtime Army veteran now serves fellow veterans at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System, using his own recovery journey to guide others through mental health and substance use challenges. He offers peer support, transportation, clothing, and encouragement, helping veterans advocate for themselves and rebuild community. His work highlights key rehabilitation resources available locally through the VA’s Domiciliary program.
   

2. A Florida lawmaker seeks to legislate drinking straws (wusf.org) — West Palm Beach’s existing ban on single‑use plastic straws could be affected by a new state bill that would standardize what kinds of straw materials cities can regulate. The proposal targets paper straws over chemical concerns and aims to replace the current patchwork of local rules with uniform statewide standards.
   

3. Envoy urges Greenland dialogue (arkansasonline.com) — A Trump administration envoy spoke from West Palm Beach about opening direct talks with Greenlanders on the island’s future, even as Denmark pushes back hard against any U.S. annexation idea. For local readers, it’s a reminder that major foreign-policy moves and TV interviews are sometimes staged right here, putting West Palm Beach in the backdrop of a tense international debate.
   

4. Happy birthday, Jimmy Buffett: What to know about time in Palm Beach (palmbeachdailynews.com) — Jimmy Buffett’s long relationship with Palm Beach and nearby West Palm Beach lives on through his former Root Trail homes, favorite local eateries, and even flight procedures tied to Palm Beach International Airport. From surfing off the North End to high-profile charity events at The Breakers, the late singer left a deep cultural and philanthropic imprint on the area.
   

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