Belle Glade, FL news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Belle Glade, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026: Severe storm warning until 9:30 p.m.; Trump visit causes traffic delays. Also: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Palm Beach County until 9:30 p.m. today; Heavy downpours expected to move through Friday evening and into Saturday across the region. Weather: Foggy this morning with temperatures 75–78°F and possible rain; heavy downpours expected Friday evening into Saturday.

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Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Palm Beach County until 9:30 p.m. today.WPEC · Oct 16, 5:29 PM · Around

Weather

Heavy downpours expected to move through Friday evening and into Saturday across the region.WPEC · Oct 16, 5:15 PM · Around

News & local government

New lawsuit filed challenging Palm Beach County's approval of convention center hotel deal.WPBF · Oct 16, 4:21 AM · Around
Palm Beach County trash service complaints persist as new haulers take over collections.The Palm Beach Post · Oct 16, 11:44 AM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to two-vehicle crash; three people transported to hospital.WPEC · Oct 16, 6:14 PM · Around

Traffic & transport

President Trump returning to Palm Beach County today; traffic delays expected in Palm Beach area.WPBF · Oct 16, 7:33 PM · Around

Food & drink

Taste of West Palm Beach food festival held this weekend at CityPlace.WPEC · Oct 16, 11:21 AM · Around

Schools & kids

School district meeting scheduled on attendance zone changes for new Westlake school opening.WPTV · Oct 16, 12:32 PM · Around

Sports

Jupiter and Palm Beach Central compete for district title in pivotal football matchup today.WPBF · Oct 16, 6:50 PM · Around
Glades Central Raiders football schedule available for 2026–2027 season.MaxPreps · Oct 14, 2:35 PM

Community & volunteering

Palm Beach County voters will decide three ballot questions on schools, parks and libraries in 2026.Town-Crier Newspaper · Oct 16, 11:25 AM · Around

Notices, lost & found

Palm Beach County launched new voting app to find your precinct and track mail ballot status.The Palm Beach Post · Oct 16, 6:59 PM · Around
Voters can report problems during voting at polls or by contacting election officials.WPTV · Oct 16, 12:02 PM · Around
Daylight saving time ends this weekend; clocks turn back one hour on Sunday.The Palm Beach Post · Oct 16, 12:59 PM · Around

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