Press Releases
January Fun at The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History
WELLINGTON, FL – Tucked inside The Mall at Wellington Green, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History invites families, art lovers, and curious minds of all ages to explore an exciting lineup of January programs, from interactive art and dinosaur discoveries to flavorsome fun. Paleo Art SeriesSaturday, January 3 & 1712-2pm$15 per personGuests can paint, weave, and create their very own unique works of art using tropical palm fronds inspired by natural history and ancient traditions. Dinos and
$10 Million Lilly Endowment Grant will Support Theological Training at Palm Beach Atlantic University
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 19, 2025) -- Lilly Endowment Inc. recently awarded Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) a grant of $10 million to lead a collaborative effort across all theological schools in South Florida. The grant to PBA is one of 45 that was approved in this competitive round of funding to support theological schools as they lead large-scale collaborations with other seminaries, colleges and universities, and church-related organizations. The Lilly Endowment Grant, funded as part of
Palm Beach Atlantic University Hosts Second Empowering Teacher Leaders Conference for Educators from Kazakhstan
(West Palm Beach, Fla. - December 15, 2025) For the second consecutive year, PBA has partnered with a private sponsor and other local educators to host over 25 teachers and school administrators from Kazakhstan for its Empowering Teacher Leaders conference, led by the School of Education & Behavioral Studies (SEBS) on December 1-5, 2025. In 2024, the conference focused on teachers integrating special needs students into the classroom. This year the focus shifted to supporting school administrators. The
Disrupt HR Coming to WPB May 2026 at The Ben
If you have been looking for an opportunity to create real change, connect with other change makers and impact people, this event is for you!DisruptHR is not your typical HR event. It’s a global movement designed to challenge the status quo in Human Resources. Think of it as TED-style talks for HR innovators: 5-minute, high-energy presentations Bold ideas that spark change A community passionate about rethinking people strategies If you believe HR can be dynamic, forward-thinking, and impactful,
Palm Beach Atlantic Honors Thomas Peterffy as American Free Enterprise Main Medalist
West Palm Beach, Fla. — Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) celebrated the enduring legacy of entrepreneurship and innovation during its 41st American Free Enterprise (AFE) Day, held on November 13 at the university’s Rubin Arena. A longstanding PBA tradition established in 1984, the 2025 ceremony recognized individuals whose achievements exemplify the values of the American free enterprise system. Thomas Peterffy, chairman and founder of Interactive Brokers Group, was honored as the main medalist.
Palm Beach County Youth Shine at Xfinity’s Annual Symposium for First-Generation College Students
Collaboration Between Comcast, Xfinity, Universal Pictures, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Immerses 250+ Students in the Wonders of STEAMXfinity and Google Team Up to Provide Students with One Year of Xfinity Mobile Service and a Free Google Pixel Pro XLFlorida was prominently represented at this year’s STEAM Symposium hosted by Comcast, Xfinity, Universal Pictures, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and the Council for Opportunity in
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Submissions Now Open for the 31st Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films
The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF), Florida’s largest and most prestigious student film competition, is officially open for submissions. Now in its 31st year, the program celebrates creativity, innovation, and the cinematic spirit of Florida’s young storytellers. This year’s award show theme, “Set-Jetting,” will highlight how films inspire audiences to travel, explore, and experience destinations seen on screen. The concept aligns with Palm Beach County’s reputation as a film-friendly
Clerks for Arts Raises $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s Art Program
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (April 17, 2025) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County raised $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s art program through employee donations and a public art auction. Students from Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in suburban Lake Worth created unique pieces for Clerks for Arts, a program that helps students show off their artistic talents and raise money for their school art programs, which were then sold at auction to raise money for the
Clerk Abruzzo Launches New Online Tool for Taxpayers to See How Their Money is Spent
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 17, 2025) – A new online financial transparency tool launched by Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, provides access to information relating to Palm Beach County financial activities. OpenGov is an interactive online portal that provides access to county financial records. Users can search the county’s “checkbook” by vendor name, review one-cent surtax expenses and revenues, the county’s annual revenues and expenses and more. OpenGov
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Finance Team Recognized with Top Award for Transparency and Accountability
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (December 4, 2024) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, has once again demonstrated its commitment to financial reporting and transparency. For the 35th consecutive year, the office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the Clerk's office's outstanding work in its
