Early Primary Voting Continues Today — What to Know Before You Head Out

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · August 13, 2026

Mark your morning around adjusted city pool hours, but keep an eye out for quick pop-up drizzles later today.

The Lead

Early voting for the August 18 primary election is officially underway across Palm Beach County, bringing steady turnout to local polling places. Registered voters can cast ballots at designated sites, including nearby branch libraries and community centers, ahead of next Tuesday’s deadline. Local election workers report smooth operations, with mail-in ballots accounting for a large portion of early returns while in-person sites handle steady daily flow. Key races on the local ballot include nonpartisan judicial seats, school board positions, and countywide municipal contests that directly shape area planning and school policies. Election supervisors advise residents to bring valid photo identification and check sample ballots in advance to speed up the process. Polling locations remain open daily through the weekend, giving residents ample opportunity to participate before primary day.

Local Pulse

Sandhill Crane Championship Golf Course Closes The main course shuts down today for scheduled turf maintenance while the clubhouse restaurant remains open.
Burns Road Aquatic Complex Adjusts Schedule Lap swimming runs on a reduced schedule from 10 AM to noon today before afternoon sessions reopen.
Countywide Bus Route Adjustments Take Effect Transit officials updated local feeder schedules this week to align with morning and afternoon school routes.

Today's Outlook

High 92°F · Low 76°F — Drizzle (27% chance of precipitation) Keep a light umbrella nearby for brief afternoon drizzles while running errands.

What's On Around Town

West Palm Beach: Beginner Watercolor Painting Mounts Botanical Garden, 10:00 AM Hands-on outdoor creative workshop set among lush tropical garden foliage.
West Palm Beach: Tai Chi for Beginners Mounts Botanical Garden, 10:00 AM Gentle morning movement session focused on breathwork and balance outdoors.
West Palm Beach: Clematis by Night Palm Stage on the Great Lawn, 6:00–9:00 PM Free waterfront music series featuring local vendors and live entertainment.

Spotlight & Story

Carmine's Gourmet Market Long before PGA Boulevard became a commercial corridor, butcher Carmine Giardini opened this 16,000-square-foot specialty market in 1988. Decades later, scratch-made lasagna, authentic brick-oven pizza, and fresh waterfront dining still draw loyal crowds every morning.

Palm Beach Gardens Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.

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