Campus SGA Leader Named New College Student Trustee
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · August 11, 2026
Watching morning light filter through the pines along Military Trail offers a quiet moment before the day accelerates.
The Lead
Palm Beach State College has officially appointed former local campus leader Ignacia Benitez Piraino as its Student Trustee for the 2026–27 academic year. Selected from a field of 17 applicants, she will serve as the official student voice on the college's District Board of Trustees, advocating for more than 40,000 students across all five campuses. Originally from Santiago, Chile, Benitez Piraino built her leadership foundation right here, serving as Vice President of the Student Government Association on the local campus. In her new role, she plans to focus on expanding student engagement and strengthening cross-campus collaboration. Her official duties begin as the fall term opens later this month.
Local Pulse
Planning Board Convenes Tonight at City Hall Board members review local zoning and development requests during their monthly public meeting at 6:00 PM.
Sandhill Crane Main Golf Course Closes Temporarily Routine maintenance closes the championship course through Friday, while The Nest Par 3 remains open for play.
City Hall Selfie Day Encourages Community Photos Residents can celebrate local public spaces today by tagging photos at city parks, fire stations, and municipal facilities.
Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 80°F — Rain showers
- Keep an umbrella handy today for passing afternoon showers during your commute.
What's On Around Town
Jupiter: Adult Summer Camp Day Loxahatchee River Center, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Short drive to enjoy eco-tours, kayaking, and hands-on outdoor fun.
Adjusted Swim Hours Burns Road Aquatic Complex (4404 Burns Rd), 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Enjoy morning lap swim and open splash time during modified pool hours.
Planning Board Public Hearing City Hall Council Chambers (10500 N Military Trail), 6:00 PM Hear public comments and reviews on local land development proposals.
Jupiter: Hammerheads vs. St. Lucie Mets Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 6:30 PM Catch Tuesday night Minor League Baseball action just north in Abacoa.
Spotlight & Story
- Youth Sports Volunteer Coach Mark Miller
- For more than fifteen seasons along the diamonds at Gardens Park, Coach Miller has volunteered every spring and fall, teaching over 400 young ballplayers fundamentals, sportsmanship, and teamwork. His dugout mantra remains simple: focus on effort before the scoreboard.
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