Public Safety · Palm Beach County
A Learjet bound from Austin, Texas, to Eleuthera, Bahamas, crashed into a residential neighborhood near Greenacres in Palm Beach County, Florida, shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. NTSB investigators briefed reporters Monday that the crew reported light ice and moderate turbulence at 12:47 p.m., then declared an overspeed condition less than two minutes later. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from the area around Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue, which remains closed as investigators preserve evidence. Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo declared a county-level state of emergency, and officials said nearby businesses could remain closed for an extended period. The NTSB investigation is ongoing with approximately 20 investigators on scene examining debris, the impact crater, and witness accounts.
Local Politics · Palm Beach County
Voters in Palm Beach and Broward counties will decide multiple ballot questions on Tuesday, Nov. 3, including three statewide constitutional amendments, county tax and bond measures, and local charter changes. Amendment 3 would raise the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 while lowering non-homestead assessment caps from 10% to 5%; Boca Raton officials have warned of potential service cuts or fee increases if it passes. Palm Beach County voters face a school tax renewal, a $280 million parks bond, and a $175 million library bond limited to the Library District. Broward County voters will decide a quarter-cent health care surtax and two charter amendments on development plats and auditor selection. Deerfield Beach voters will consider nine charter amendments, including moving city elections from March to November of even-numbered years.
Local Politics · Palm Beach County
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, across Palm Beach and Broward counties for the 2026 general election. In Boca Raton, precincts 1701 and 1702 have moved to the 6551 Building on Park of Commerce Blvd., and precinct 1713 has moved to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on St. Andrews Blvd.; Palm Beach County voters should confirm their assigned polling place via VotePalmBeach.gov before heading out. Mail ballots in Palm Beach County must be received by 7 p.m. at the main office in West Palm Beach or by 5 p.m. at branch offices and Secure Ballot Intake Stations, with no postmark exception; Broward mail ballots are due by 7 p.m. at designated intake stations. Florida law requires a current, valid photo ID with a signature at the polls, and Palm Beach County public schools are closed Nov. 3.
Transportation · Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton Police issued a non-emergency traffic advisory at 7:51 p.m. Monday directing drivers to avoid flooding along NW 2nd Avenue and Dixie Highway. Affected stretches include NW 2nd Ave at NW 28th St, NW 35th St, and from NW 20th St to Yamato Rd, plus multiple unspecified areas of Dixie Hwy. The advisory did not specify road closures, flood depth, or expected duration. Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes until police indicate roads are passable.
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Public Safety · Palm Beach County
A Learjet bound for Eleuthera, Bahamas, crashed into a residential neighborhood near Greenacres in Palm Beach County, Florida, shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, killing all nine people aboard. NTSB investigators reported Monday that the crew radioed controllers about light ice and moderate turbulence at 12:47 p.m., then declared an overspeed condition less than a minute later before the aircraft descended rapidly. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from the area around Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue, and county officials declared a state of emergency while requesting additional funding from the governor. No one on the ground was injured, but businesses near the crash site remain closed pending evidence collection.
Community brief · Boca Raton, FL
Grammy-winning bassist Marcus Miller will perform two sets at Crazy Uncle Mike's, 6450 N. Federal Highway, in Boca Raton, FL, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The event, billed as "An Intimate Evening with Marcus Miller," is presented by Delray Beach-based Sound Merchandise Entertainment and the venue. Tickets range from $115.61 to $155.38 and are sold through soundmerchandise.com, with limited seating available. The announcement did…
