Bill Wilkins was in an auto accident on Aug. 19.

The native Floridians each are two-term veterans of the Florida House, and they're seeking to fill Lori Berman's seat.

Welcome to the last day of September. We’re back with our month in review and a peek behind the scenes. 🪏 Unearthing ancient Palm Beach County ERM zooarcheologist Ashley Gibson and the county’s Benji Studt prepare to explore a dig site in the Loxahatchee Slough. (Photo: Kelvin Verhovlyak/Stet) Sept. 1, 2026 They’re digging through layers of rock once thought impenetrable in the protected, county-owned Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area and unearthing scientific treasures older than the pyramids in Egypt. Why it matters: The trove of roughly 250,000 artifacts may be as monetarily worthless as modern-day trash, but it offers archaeological proof that human beings have been calling the area west of modern-day Palm Beach Gardens home for more than 5,000 years.

Welcome back, Stetters. For you today, a former West Palm Beach mayor’s downtown house will soon be on the move; two County Commission candidates open up; brain researchers go to the source; a chance to support your neighbors; and a new luxury brand in town. 🏠 Related clears another path The downtown home of former West Palm Beach Mayor Joel Daves is going to be on the move from 610 Evernia Street next month to be converted into housing at 900 Sixth St. (Photo: Joel Engelhardt/Stet) A century-old bungalow that former…

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Steinway’s new store features a recital hall open to music students.

County Commission District 4 race pits one-term incumbent against jet pilot.

Related Ross prepares $3 million move of Joel Daves' house, one other to clear way for more downtown development.

Dana Foundation’s $150,000 grant to inform researchers from real-life experience, build community-scientist network.

Welcome, fall! For you today, a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Jupiter Lighthouse’s waterfront; billionaire Jeff Greene’s next big thing; the latest on airport noise; a chance to have a conversation; and an anniversary in the Historic Northwest District. 🌅 The Jupiter Lighthouse’s new living shoreline The northeast side of the Jupiter Lighthouse natural area will be protected by riprap, a sheet metal wall and a concrete-block retaining wall. (Photo: Paul Dabill Photography) The $16 million transformation of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse will take your breath away. Catch up quick: The yearlong project is designed to stop erosion.

The florist, hair salon, cafe, learning center, event venue and home health business report that they are thriving.

Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach prepare to continue to fight ban on flights over president’s home at Mar-a-Lago.

The second election-year gathering will be Sept. 28 at Palm Beach State College.

If West Palm Beach’s building official approves, it would be the tallest wooden structure in Florida.

If West Palm Beach’s building official approves, it would be the tallest wooden structure in Florida.

The $16 million federal project will slow erosion while making room for anglers, boaters, snorkelers and nature lovers.

Hello, hello! For you today, Lake Park at odds with developers, again; the case for a $280 million county parks bond; the downtown master plan is on today’s agenda in West Palm Beach; a nonprofit is building affordable housing for seniors; and, in case you missed it, the evolution of restaurateur Rodney Mayo. 🚫 Resistance to development in Lake Park Lake Park officials have questioned whether the 16-story Kelsey on Park apartments would be a good fit for the small-scale character of downtown. (Rendering: Kelsey on Park application) Residents often criticize…

Town keeps moving the target, builder of proposed 16-story Kelsey on Park apartments claims.

Voters will decide on a proposed bond to support upgrades and new parks.

Yes, he wants to play a less hands-on role running Subculture’s restaurants but he’s not selling out; it’s all to make time for the dogs.

West Palm Beach say the rush to get the Downtown Master Plan approved excludes them. Mayor says they’ve had lots of opportunities to weigh in.

Great Blue Residences project now goes to the City Council.

Welcome back, Stetters! For you today, exclusive news on downtown West Palm Beach’s future; a property tax boost of $400 million; a remembrance of Baby Mabel Rose; town halls for libraries; and investing in third spaces. 🏢 25-story buildings nixed Proposals for 25-story buildings on Flagler Drive like these are no longer part of the waterfront downtown master plan update for West Palm Beach. (Screenshot: Zyscovich April presentation) Following public outcry, West Palm Beach has withdrawn its proposal to allow 25-story buildings along the city’s waterfront. The potential for taller buildings along Flagler Drive from Datura Street to Lakeview Avenue had been a mainstay of the…

Voters in the county’s library district will decide whether to borrow $175 million.

CRA invests in community garden improvements.

Mayor Keith James’ pause ends Wednesday as a key city committee takes up the plan.

The toll could climb by $400 million when local agencies set final tax rates in September.

Mother of 8-month-old had issued plea for prayers on Facebook after fluid buildup.

Good morning, Stetters! Today we bring you ancient news from the Loxahatchee Slough; a thoroughly modern fire station; a pension mystery; and a month of restaurant deals.Plus, confirmation that the newsletter on your screen is one of the best money can’t buy.  🪏 Unearthing ancient Palm Beach County ERM zooarcheologist Ashley Gibson and the county’s Benji Studt prepare to explore a dig site in the Loxahatchee Slough. (Photo: Kelvin Verhovlyak/Stet) They’re digging through layers of rock once thought impenetrable in the protected, county-owned Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area and unearthing scientific treasures older than the pyramids in Egypt.

Society of Professional Journalists also touts Stet’s local news coverage.

Original Key West design of Fire Station 86 scrapped in $400,000 change.

Good morning, Stetters, on this last day of the month! The news sure didn’t stop in August. Here is your month in review while we all catch our breath. We’ll be back tomorrow with the first newsletter of a shiny new September. 🆕 Rebirth in the heart of Riviera Beach Architect Rick Gonzalez compared Riviera Gateway’s effect to a firefly attracting people to Blue Heron Boulevard and Broadway or, as he described it, Riviera Beach’s Main and Main streets. (Rendering: REG Architects) Aug. 4, 2026 Riviera Beach and its partners…

‘In academia, there is the notion that nobody or very few people lived in South Florida before 2,000 years ago. We now know that is incorrect.’

Workers’ questions went unanswered as failure to submit key documents left pension in limbo.

100+ restaurants are participating in deals under Flavor South Florida starting Tuesday.

Welcome back. For you today, insights from Mike Caruso’s supercharged divorce; the latest on plans for the Old Twin City Mall in North Palm Beach; Vanderbilt steams ahead; what our Community Voices teens did this summer; and Palm Beach Improv’s new digs. ⚖️ Disturbing charges against Mr. Nice Guy Mike Caruso speaks in October 2024 during a candidate forum sponsored by the South End Neighborhood Association in West Palm Beach. (Photo: Carolyn DiPaolo/Stet) The reputation Mike Caruso, the former county clerk and seven-year state House member, built as a genial politician blew apart last week when he was accused of five felonies, including child molestation involving assault on a kindergarten-age relative in Orlando in 2024 and 2025.

We paid five teenagers to report on civic news for their peers. Here's what we learned. Jumping in with both feet: From left, Community Voices’ C.B. Hanif, Micaja Etienne, Myles Whigham, Mikala Graham and Abigail Guillaume at Grassy Waters Preserve. (Photo: Joel Engelhardt/Stet) This summer, five student journalists took stories about Riviera Beach that they reported for Stet, such as the city’s new water plant and its Youth Council, and turned them into videos made for people their own age.  They chose the stories and decided how to tell them, in their own voices.

Developer wants to build more than 1,000 units, a hotel and stores at crucial crossroads in North Palm Beach.

The comedy club opens Labor Day weekend.

The university pays $6.25 million to square off a key block, would start with nine buildings.

Court records detail bitter divorce, allegations of sexual, emotional and physical abuse of children.

Happy Election Day to candidates and voters across the state! And here’s to the 5,000 election workers greeting Palm Beach County voters today at the polls. It’s going to be a long day, but we’re with you in spirit! Meanwhile, the Project Tango proposal enters a new phase; an urgent plea from a City Council member; promising news for Baby Mabel Rose; an accidental Sunshine Law violation; what’s next in West Palm Beach’s skyline; an ode to a favorite teahouse; and a last call for voters. 📽️ Project Tango Take 2…

PBA Holdings challenges county’s decision under state dispute resolution law, sues competing landowner for breach of contract.

Victorian decor combined with ‘granny chic’ in a 107-year-old cottage shutting down after 28 years.

FBI is targeting CRA projects, Riviera Beach council member writes to colleagues.

Developers win approval for 22-story residential development at Hibiscus Street and South Dixie Highway.

Court action could result in terminating controversial leases of town marina to Forest Development.

Driven journalist strengthens Palm Beach County's growing nonprofit local newsroom.