Wayne Washington
The Palm Beach Post
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
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'We're not going to tolerate hate': West Palm reacts to swastika projected onto building
When men projected an image of a swastika onto a building in West Palm Beach, police found there was nothing they could do. That will soon change. → Read More
Women vs. men? In Riviera Beach, a council chair seat divides the sexes
Douglas Lawson was chosen as chairman of Riviera Beach's City Council after a contentious debate of personal attacks and counterattacks. → Read More
West Palm program to waive COVID relief loans a big boost for minority-owned businesses
West Palm Beach is forgiving $95,000 in COVID relief loans to small businesses and those owned by women and minorities. → Read More
West Palm has donated $50K plus in MLK Day parking revenue to volunteer group
The city directed the money to the MLK Caregivers, a volunteer group that provides assistance to the frail, elderly and homebound in the urban core of West Palm. → Read More
Meet the 5 finalists for vacant Riviera police chief job
Riviera Beach's interim police chief and four others are vying to get the job permanently when the city manager decides on a pick later this month. → Read More
In West Palm Beach, a Tyre Nichols town hall with police focuses on trust, reform and grief
Residents who attended Tuesday night's town hall had questions about how police can build more trust with Black community members. → Read More
'Don't hate the player... hate the game:' Why 3 West Palm officials won't face election competition
Lack of money keeps some candidates off the sidelines, and in the case of the mayor's race, money for a consultant could have aided a challenger. → Read More
'We have much to be proud of in this great city': Mayor gushes about workers, lower crime, economy
In his address, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James touted the economic development that has continued to bloom in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Officials: Boca Raton, West Palm Beach antisemitic displays during weekend are related
Boca Raton residents found antisemitic flyers sitting in their driveways and on their front yards. Later, West Palm Beach police received calls about hateful images and messages projected onto the si… → Read More
Judge: Mayo can't run for West Palm Beach mayor because he does not meet residency requirement
The ruling clears the path to another four-year term for Mayor Keith James, as Rodney Mayo was the only candidate who filed to run against James. → Read More
Lake Worth Beach to mark MLK Day with a variety of events
The events will conclude with a candlelight march through downtown. An interfaith breakfast gets things started at 7 a.m. → Read More
Cold weather drove some into shelters as morning temps dropped into the 30s
More than a dozen people took shelter from temperatures that dropped into the 30s in western Palm Beach County Sunday morning. → Read More
'People weren't coming out': West Palm officials spread word about health center in Historic NW
The FAU/Northwest Community Health Alliance has operated a health clinic in the heart of West Palm Beach's Northwest community for two years. → Read More
Why Riviera Beach's former police chief is suing the city and its city manager
Nathan Osgood says Riviera Beach refuses to provide text records that would show he adhered to standards in in the case that prompted his resignation. → Read More
Downtown business group asks West Palm Beach to impose moratorium on marijuana dispensaries
The Downtown Development Authority wants West Palm Beach to just say no to requests for more marijuana dispensaries in the downtown area. → Read More
Business owner, Keith James critic Rodney Mayo files to run for mayor of West Palm Beach
Business owner Rodney Mayo hasn't been shy in his criticism of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James. Now, he's filed to run for the city's top job. → Read More
Gannett, parent company of The Palm Beach Post, provides grants to local charitable groups
Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County, PRISM Fl, Green Cars for Kids and Live Like Jake all received grants from Gannett, the parent company of The Palm Beach Post. → Read More
Florida Senate 24 results: Bobby Powell (D-West Palm) defeats Eric Ankner for fifth term in Legislature
Bobby Powell, 41, won his fifth term in the Legislature, having served a pair of two-year terms in the state House and two terms so far in the Senate. → Read More
West Palm Beach '23 budget: More employees, raises and property tax cuts
West Palm Beach's 2023 budget cuts property tax rates, pays for nearly 42 new employees and gives those already working for the city a raise. → Read More
Riviera Beach budget grows to $159.6 million with more money for police, fire and housing
Riviera Beach's $159.6 budget includes more money for police and fire service, as well as more money for affordable housing. → Read More