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Artigras Fine Art Festival

ArtiGras EntertainmentFrom rock and pop to country and jazz, the ArtiGras stage has something for everyone. Saturday, February 18, 201210:00 a.m – 10:45 am   Youth...

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Palm Beach County School Board to consider Martin resident Gent for permanent superintendent job

The Palm Beach County School Board will consider E. Wayne Gent, its interim superintendent, for the permanent job of running the nation's 11th-largest school district.

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Jupiter couple face jail time for removing 109 mangroves

Roger and Myrna Byrd could go to jail for removing 109 mangroves. Two misdemeanor charges, each one carrying a maximum penalty of less than a year, have been filed against the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Vigilant neighbors prevent Tequesta burglary, authorities say

TEQUESTA — An accused burglar learned neighbors in this town look out for each other.

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Woman flown to hospital after driving into wall in Jupiter

One woman was flown to a local hospital Tuesdsay morning after she drove her vehicle into a wall, a Palm Beach County Fire Rescue spokesman confirmed.

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3 Florida cities on Forbes' list of '10 most miserable'

Forbes.com is out with its annual list of "most miserable" cities and surprisingly, Miami, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale are among them.

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Anthony Westbury: The Galvanizer is coming to a precinct near you

If there's one thing local Democrats and Republican Party officials can agree on, it's that U.S. Rep. Allen West is sure to have a "galvanizing " effect on...

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Unwanted Burmese pythons find a home in Jupiter | Video

A retirement home for Burmese pythons has been established in northern Palm Beach County, now that the federal government has banned imports and interstate commerce in the snakes.

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure cuts funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates, including Treasure Coast

Women in South Florida will still be able to go to Planned Parenthood health centers but an outreach program for poor women in Palm Beach County will lose its funding this year.

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Park for high-end RVs in works for south Martin County

TEQUESTA — When next year's wave of seasonal visitors arrives in Martin County, especially those driving high-end, luxury motor coaches, Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina...

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Cake, Candy Designs by Mary Lou

At Cake and Candy Designs by Mary Lou, Mary Lou Atkinson and her son Joseph Morel have a recipe for success.

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It's about quality brews and friendly atmosphere at Tequesta Brewing Co.

The Tequesta Brewing Co. has been serving up pints, growlers and kegs of beer to people of all ages for a little more than a year. And during that short period of time, it has...

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Bradshaw reception draws a crowd

More than 250 North County residents, business and professional people turned out Jan. 17 to support the re-election of Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw coming up in...

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Realtor groups in Martin and in Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound to merge

STUART — Pending approval by their memberships, the board of the Realtor Association of Martin County and the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound Association of Realtors have agreed...

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Home Town Flea Market & Crafts Show set for March 24 in Jupiter

Jupiter Lanes, 350 Maplewood Drive, invites the public to attend the Home Town Flea Market & Crafts Show from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24.

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Underworld jewel thieves behind one of largest heists in Palm Beach County last year

A quiet Saturday night. A dark sports utility vehicle eases into the parking lot of a Jupiter private school. The crew goes to work, unscrewing the bulbs of the motion-sensor...

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New award honors memory of Indian River's late assistant fire chief Nolan

Firefighters across the Treasure Coast still feel the loss of former Indian River County Assistant Fire Chief Brian Nolan, who died while off-duty in August 2010.

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JHS readies for Battle of the Bands

Younger generations of musicians are sometimes perceived as losing touch with the uniquely American genres of jazz and swing music, putting them in danger of dying out.

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JCS-Samaritan's Feet: Filling the soles in need

Jupiter Christian School officials have partnered with Samaritan’s Feet for a third year to help provide new shoes for barefoot children desperately in need.

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Jupiter students perform with SNL jazz musician

Saxophonist Ron Blake, Julliard professor and member of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live Band” visited Jupiter last week, provided workshops and performed in concert...

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FunFest kicks off spring training at Roger Dean

Thousands of families and baseball aficionados turned out for FunFest, Roger Dean Stadium’s unofficial spring training season kickoff, on Saturday Jan. 21.

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JMC takes next step

Jupiter Medical Center has taken the next step in its bid to stop a proposed hospital from being built on land along Interstate 95 and Donald Ross Road, near the Scripps biotech...

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Bridge between Tequesta, Jupiter Inlet Colony to close this summer

TEQUESTA — Closed seven years ago for two months to replace surface metal grates, the bridge between Tequesta and Jupiter Inlet Colony is scheduled to be shut down again for...

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Police seek help identifying armed robbers of Jupiter Subway

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who allegedly robbed a local Subway restaurant Sunday night.

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Ruling: Jupiter couple must pay $1.6 million for cutting down mangroves

Removing 109 mangroves from their property on the Loxahatchee River without proper permits will cost Roger and Myrna Byrd $1.6 million, according to a magistrate's ruling.

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Small plane lands in marshy area near Palm Beach Gardens | Video

A pilot was forced to land his airplane Tuesday night in a marshy area near the North County Airport, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said.

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Hammerheads Coaching Staff Announced

JUPITER, FL---The Miami Marlins have announced the coaching staff for the Class-A Advanced Affiliate Jupiter Hammerheads.  Jupiter welcomes an entirely new staff to Roger...

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Intelligent Office of Palm Beach Gardens to host 9 and Network

Intelligent Office, located on the sixth floor of the Wells Fargo Bank Building at the southeast corner of PGA Blvd. and Military Trail, 4440 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens,...

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Cameras to scan all license plates entering or leaving Tequesta | Video

If you are wanted for a crime or your license is suspended, don't drive into or out of the village on Country Club Drive.

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Report: Country star Alan Jackson selling Jupiter Island home for $14.9 million

JUPITER ISLAND — Country singer Alan Jackson is selling his Jupiter Island home, according to celebrity website GossipExtra.

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Developer to demolish Palm Beach Mall to make way for new retail center

A developer who bought the Palm Beach Mall last year has decided to tear down the mostly shuttered center on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and build a new structure for the proposed...

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Two southbound lanes of I-95 reopen in Jupiter

Two lanes of southbound Interstate 95 approaching the Donald Ross Road Bridge reopened about 11 a.m. Wednesday after workers installed an asphalt wedge between the roadway and...

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1 dies in accident on U.S. 1 in south Martin County | Video

One person was killed and two people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle accident Thursday, Martin County Fire Rescue said.

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Romney rally at noon today in West Palm; Gingrich seen as Romney's biggest threat in state primary | Video

Romney supporters are staging a noontime rally Thursday at the West Palm Beach Convention Center on Okeechobee Boulevard, where Romney is expected to appear from noon to 1:30...

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Reedy salvages the community good

After Dan Reedy helped salvage tens of thousands of dollars worth of items from two recently demolished high-profile houses, one owned by pro golfer Tiger Woods’ ex-wife...

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Police: 'Judge Judy' show spurs woman's hammer attack on man in Jupiter

A 62-year-old woman was arrested Sunday morning after she hit a 65-year-old man on the head with a hammer, police say.

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Burt Reynolds' master acting class to perform at The Lyric Theatre Jan. 13

In tinted glasses and leather cowboy boots, actor Burt Reynolds last week directed his student actors and put the final touches on their upcoming production at The Lyric Theatre...

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National Anthem tryouts to be held Jan. 14 at Roger Dean Stadium

Roger Dean Stadium is seeking South Florida's top talent for the opportunity to sing the national anthem at spring training games for the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals...

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Officials ID 3 killed as car goes into water off I-95 near Jupiter | Video

Three elderly people were killed Sunday after their car veered off Interstate 95 and went into a drainage ditch full of highway runoff water.

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Fun Fest Jan. 21 at Roger Dean Stadium

Individual game spring training tickets for the Miami Marlins and the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals will go on sale for the first time this year at 10 a.m. Jan....

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Palm Beach mansion owned by Tiger Wood's ex-wife demolished

Bought a year ago for $12.3 million, the oceanfront mansion owned by the former wife of Tiger Woods has been demolished and she is building a new house on the lot in the exclusive...

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Minimum wage up 36 cents; Jupiter folks happy

The jump to $7.67 an hour was a 5 percent increase, based on the Consumer Price Index as of Sept. 30. That’s a bigger raise than most higher-paid workers are getting in this...

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Congressman West to hold 'office hours' at Jupiter community center

Congressman Allen West, R-Plantation, who represents Florida's District 22, will be at the Town of Jupiter Community Center.

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Jupiter man arrested for alleged role in string of robberies, assaults

Police arrested a Jupiter man Tuesday in a string of robberies near his neighborhood, in which victims were beaten as someone reached into their pockets.

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Jupiter, Florida with AmericanTowns Jupiter Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Palm Beach County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Jupiter organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Jupiter is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Jupiter

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Jupiter area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Florida’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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