Mike Diamond

2 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Mike Diamond

A homeless encampment at the Reflection Bay construction site in West Palm Beach has been linked to car burglaries at the nearby Century Village senior community. Century Village has increased security patrols and installed additional cameras in response to the alleged burglaries. The encampment, which housed more than 20 people, has been shut down and the individuals offered services and relocation to shelters by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

2 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Mike Diamond

Indoor play will be available through early AugustPalm Beach County offers indoor pickleball at three locations through early August. Games are played to 11 and use a "next-up paddle system" if courts are full. Indoor courts are available at West Boynton, Westgate, and West Jupiter recreation centers. There is a $5 fee, and those under 18 must be signed in by a guardian. Summer pickleball inside air-conditioned county gyms is back.

2 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Mike Diamond

President Trump's proposed bill includes $300 million to reimburse local governments for presidential security costs. Palm Beach County, facing high security expenses due to Trump's frequent Mar-a-Lago visits, would benefit from this funding. The bill faces opposition in the Senate due to deficit concerns, and its passage is uncertain. Rep. Frankel opposes the bill despite the potential benefit to her district, citing cuts to healthcare coverage.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mike Diamond

Brett Maynard, the tennis pro at the 55-plus community of Banyan Springs near Boynton Beach, was in the right place at the right time for 79-year-old Al Pollack. “I’d be a dead man if it were not for him,” said Pollack, who collapsed Jan. 14 after suffering a heart attack during a Grand Slam league tennis match at the development near Boynton Beach Boulevard and Military Trail. Maynard was keeping score for the doubles match in which Pollack was playing when a third-set tiebreaker became necessary.

2 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Mike Diamond

Palm Beach County is narrowing down candidates for a new county administrator, with a final decision expected on Tuesday, June 17. Four finalists will undergo individual interviews with county commissioners and participate in a public community event. Two outside applicants withdrew from consideration, leaving four internal candidates vying for the position. If the commission fails to select a candidate, a national search will be conducted using a recruitment firm.