Local Elementary Wins This Year's City School Grant
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · November 9, 2026
Sunlight is streaming through the pines without a cloud in sight this morning. Savor the calm rhythm today before mid-week holiday schedules kick into gear.
The Lead
Palm Beach County Airports Director Laura Beebe recently presented updated plans to the City Council regarding the long-planned runway extension at North County Airport off Beeline Highway. The $30 million proposal aims to lengthen the facility’s primary diagonal runway from 4,300 feet to 6,000 feet, allowing the general aviation airfield to absorb smaller corporate jets that currently congest Palm Beach International. For residents in growing western neighborhoods like Avenir and PGA National, the project touches longstanding questions about jet noise, flight paths, and preservation of surrounding wetlands. City officials reiterated that municipal support remains linked to strict noise monitoring and the FAA's approval of an on-site air traffic control tower. County aviation planners intend to meet with neighborhood advisory boards early next year before advancing final design bids.
Local Pulse
Public Schools Donation Benefits Gardens Elementary Schools City Council designated Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School as the 2026 beneficiary of the annual municipal education grant.
Modern Medical Gear Leased for Fire Rescue Safety Council members authorized upgraded powerload stretchers and automated defibrillators to bolster citywide emergency response and frontline care.
Today's Outlook
- High 82°F · Low 67°F — Mainly clear
- Clear skies and comfortable warmth make for smooth commuting and easy outdoor plans.
What's On Around Town
Today
Experience Meditation Gardens Branch Library (11303 Campus Dr), 3:00–4:00 PM · Free Guided mindfulness and breathing exercises to reset your week calmly.
Wynonna Judd Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd), West Palm Beach, 7:00 PM · Paid Legendary country vocalist belts soulful hits on her national theater tour.
Tomorrow
Riverbend Park Visits: Terrific Turkeys Gardens Branch Library (11303 Campus Dr), 3:00–4:00 PM · Free
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board City Hall Council Chambers (10500 N Military Trail), 6:00–9:00 PM · Free
Wednesday
Jupiter Veterans Day Ceremony Jupiter Veterans Memorial (210 Military Trail), Jupiter, 9:00–10:00 AM · Free
Wednesday Writers Session Barnes & Noble (11380 Legacy Ave), 2:30–4:30 PM · Free
Sunset Lighthouse Tour Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (500 Captain Armour's Way), Jupiter, 5:00–6:30 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Matt Judkins
- Leading the Palm Beach Gardens High School baseball team since 2018, Coach Judkins swept county Coach of the Year honors in 2022. Between lineup cards on Holly Drive, his program emphasizes scholastic discipline alongside competitive collegiate scouting pipelines.
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