Press Releases
Palm Beach Atlantic University Celebrates Opening of Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Community leaders, city officials, donors, University officials, alumni, and students gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), marking a major milestone for the institution and the continued growth of West Palm Beach’s financial and business sector. The new six-story, 125,000-square-foot academic facility will serve as the home of the University’s AACSB-accredited Marshall E. Rinker,
Palm Beach Atlantic University and Tree of Life Network to Host New York Times best-selling author Jordan Rubin and health coach Dr. Karen Brown
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 23, 2026) — Community members, including Clinical Mental Health counselors and students are invited to attend an inspiring morning of health education and faith-centered wellness on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA). The Biblio Diet event is hosted in partnership with the Tree of Life Network, a community for Christian counselors and mental health professionals that focuses on providing support, training, and resources for
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Clerk’s Office Wins Prestigious GFOA Triple Crown
WEST PALM BEACH (March 11, 2026) - North America’s leading association for government finance experts has awarded the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller the Triple Crown, one of its highest honors, for providing residents of Palm Beach County clear information about their tax dollars. For the 13th consecutive year, the Clerk’s office has earned the Triple Crown after receiving three top awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). These awards are given to government
Cox Science Center Names New CEO to Lead $150M Expansion
MEDIA CONTACT:Slatkow & Husak Public RelationsToni Ravelo-HassingerScience@SlatkowHusak.com or 561.278.0850 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM APPOINTS KURT ALLEN AS NEW CEOIndustry leader to guide momentum of landmark multimillion-dollar expansion (WEST PALM BEACH, FLA) – Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) announced the appointment of Kurt Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience in hospitality, tourism and world class
Sound Vision Technology’s Chris Hall Featured on The Digital Mayors Podcast Discussing Smart Home Innovation in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL — Chris Hall, Director of Business Development at Sound Vision Technology, was recently featured on Dan and Michael Nathanson’s The Digital Mayors Podcast in an episode titled “Smart Homes, Luxury Living: Chris Hall on Sound Vision Tech,” released January 29, 2026. In the conversation, Hall shared insights on how integrated home technology is reshaping the residential experience for architects, builders, real estate professionals, and interior designers across Palm Beach County. The
See the Human Body Like Never Before at Cox Science Center and Aquarium
See the Human Body Like Never Before at Cox Science Center and AquariumNew Anatomage Table Brings Advanced Medical and Science Education to Life (WEST PALM BEACH, FLA) – Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is proud to announce the debut of its newest cutting-edge interactive, the Anatomage Table, a state-of-the-art interactive experience offering visitors an unprecedented, immersive look inside the human body. The Anatomage Table is made possible through the generosity of Janine and Jeff Yass,
City of West Palm Beach Launches ''How to Respond to Requests for Proposal'' Training for Small Businesses
City of West Palm Beach Launches “How to Respond to RFPs”Training Series for Small Businesses WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach, in partnership with Ultimate Image Coach & Academy, is launching the Spring 2026 How to Respond to RFPs – Transforming Small Business Success Training Series, a six-session, hands-on program designed to help small businesses and contractors successfully compete for procurement and contracting opportunities. This comprehensive training series will provide
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
