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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck just west of Cuba in the southern Gulf on June 8 and was felt in downtown West Palm Beach, with shaking reported as far north as Jacksonville. Workers on the 15th floor of the Northbridge Center off Flagler Drive described sudden dizziness and window chains slapping against the wall around 2:15 p.m. The National Weather Service said no tsunami was expected, and the U.S. Geological Survey put the quake's depth at 10 kilometers. (WPTV)

A social media post promoting a "teen takeover" at Wellington Green Mall drew nearly 100,000 views and prompted an increased Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office presence at the mall Friday. The events — large teen gatherings at malls, beaches, and parks that often turn violent — have been spreading across Florida, including one in Clearwater in late May that ended in property damage, fights, and the shooting of a 17-year-old. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called the events "unacceptable" and said his office will investigate and prosecute those responsible, while County Commissioner Greg Weiss pointed parents toward rec-center programming and county summer camp scholarships. (WPTV)

Town of Palm Beach police issued two impersonation warnings within days of each other. A June 8 alert describes a telephone scam in which callers falsely claim to be law enforcement officers and threaten arrest unless an immediate payment is made. It follows a June 5 public safety announcement urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant after reports of individuals falsely claiming to represent the town. (Town of Palm Beach Alert Center)

Utility undergrounding work on North Lake Way between Miraflores Drive and Wells Road began June 8 and is expected to last through the summer. Expect lane closures, flag operations, and temporary detours or rerouting; residents along North Lake Way will keep full access to their homes, and traffic control personnel will be on-site to help motorists. For project concerns or excessive delays, call (561) 838-5440 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or direct traffic concerns to Palm Beach police at (561) 838-5454. (Town of Palm Beach)

Public beach access at Chilean Avenue remains temporarily closed because of significant beach erosion that followed earlier weather events. Lifeguards remain on-site to support public safety and provide guidance to beachgoers. The town first announced the temporary closure on April 9, and the closure was still in effect this week. (Town of Palm Beach Alert Center)

Garden Butcher, the Boca Raton café known for organic, seed-oil-free smoothies and prepared foods, is expanding to West Palm Beach at 501 S. Olive Avenue in The Shoppes on Gardenia, at the corner of South Olive Avenue and Gardenia Street. Chef and owner Erin Leeds, whose flagship has been dubbed the "Erewhon of South Florida" for smoothies like the Strawberry Glow, announced the opening in an Instagram reel, and a Wellington location is also planned. The menu runs from breakfast wraps and avocado toast to salads, bowls, sandwiches, and grab-and-go items. (What Now Miami)

Smoothie King is preparing a West Palm Beach shop at 830 S. Military Trail, Suite A. Operator Big Boy Eats LLC filed permit applications for the location, and a soft opening is expected by the end of June 2026. The chain, founded in 1973 in Kenner, Louisiana, has more than 1,300 locations worldwide and blends smoothies from whole fruits and vegetables, alongside bowls and a newer "power eats" line that includes avocado toast, chicken bites, and protein boxes. (What Now Miami)

Two town meetings are set for Wednesday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. The Local Planning Agency convenes to review local development, and the Town Council holds its development review meeting at the same time and location, per the town calendar. (Town of Palm Beach calendar)

The Russ Spiegel Trio plays the Norton Museum of Art's jazz brunch on Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an à la carte menu and bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys for $25 per person. Spiegel is an internationally touring guitarist and composer who earned his doctorate in jazz composition at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music and now teaches at Florida International University. Space is limited and online reservations are required. (Norton Museum of Art)

The Norton Museum of Art's Hollywood Gems series screens Johnny Tremain, the 1957 Robert Stevenson film about a young patriot drawn into the Revolutionary War, on Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stiller Auditorium. The screening is included with museum admission, members get in free, and no registration is required. (Norton Museum of Art)

Pride on the Block filled The Peach in West Palm Beach on Saturday, serving as the largest annual fundraiser for Transpire Help, a nonprofit that provides substance-use treatment, mental health care, and stable housing to LGBTQ+ individuals. Founder Donna Weinberger said cuts to government funding have halved the number of people the organization can serve, making this year's fundraiser especially critical, and performers credited the group with helping turn their lives around. (WPTV)