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Good day West Palm Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How West Palm Beach is racing to become Florida’s next business hub
  • How will expiring ACA subsidies hit West Palm Beach wallets in 2026?
  • How Keiser’s ailing coach inspired a dramatic West Palm Beach playoff comeback

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in West Palm Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in West Palm Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Windy with a shower in places, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘This place will win': Business leaders say West Palm Beach is becoming America's next big boomtown (foxbusiness.com) — Major employers from finance and tech are rapidly expanding in West Palm Beach, bringing thousands of jobs, younger residents, and big new investments to the city. Business leaders say the area’s tax advantages, lifestyle and talent pool are turning it into a long-term growth hub, while also warning that traffic, housing affordability and infrastructure must keep pace with the boom.
   

2. 'I don't know how to continue living here': Health care costs force difficult choices for Florida residents (wptv.com) — West Palm Beach residents who rely on Affordable Care Act plans are bracing for steep premium hikes in 2026 now that Congress will not renew key subsidies. One self‑employed local says she’s downgrading coverage and still expects her monthly cost to potentially triple, while experts warn many Floridians, especially older workers, could see thousands more a year in health insurance expenses.
   

3. Keiser advances to NAIA championship game with Coach Myles Russ back (palmbeachpost.com) — West Palm Beach football fans just watched Keiser University punch its ticket back to the NAIA national championship game, with head coach Myles Russ dramatically returning to the sideline after a serious battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. The unbeaten Seahawks rallied from a big halftime deficit at home, riding quarterback Shea Spencer’s five-touchdown performance to set up a Dec. 20 title rematch against Grandview in Texas.
   

4. Over 100 pray outside Florida Highway Patrol station following immigration crackdown (sun-sentinel.com) — Immigration sweeps across Palm Beach County are hitting West Palm Beach churches and neighborhoods, with parishioners detained and local businesses reporting fewer customers as fear keeps people indoors. More than 100 residents and faith leaders gathered outside a nearby Florida Highway Patrol station to pray, protest the crackdown, and share how recent deportations are reshaping daily life for immigrant families.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 14
  • The Gardens GreenMarket
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL Calendar
    8:00 am
  • 41st Annual Holiday Parade
    Palms West Chamber of Commerce , Forest Hill Blvd. , Wellington
    1:30 pm
  • Website Committee Meeting
    Triangle Club , 1369 Old Okeechobee Blvd , West Palm Beach
    3:00 pm
  • Current Practice Committee Meeting
    Triangle Club , 1369 Old Okeechobee Blvd , West Palm Beach
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • WesRok with Big Mountain to be included on CD Demo That Got the Deal Vol 6 —Judy Dessanti Read on Patch
  • Palm Club Design Group names "Palm Cloud" the 2026 Color of the Year for the Palm Beaches —Thomas Tobin Read on Patch
  • Padel Isn’t Just a Sport. At XCEL PADEL it’s the New Palm Beach Lifestyle. —Thomas Tobin Read on Patch
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    I will be turning 60 in February and I am looking forward to enjoying social interactions and making new friends, I also likes help people to… (Nextdoor Century Village)
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Ok West Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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