The City of West Palm Beach continues to support residents affected by flooding following last week's historic rainfall. In communities where significant standing water remains, emergency services are available to assist with medical emergencies. Residents experiencing an emergency should call 911. Read Mayor Keith A. James' full statement for additional information.
The City of West Palm Beach permitting software will be unavailable to customers and staff from 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades to improve your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience.
City Hall, the Mandel Public Library, and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular trash collection will continue on a normal schedule. All City services will resume on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. City Hall and Grassy Waters will reopen at 8 a.m. and the Mandel Public Library at 9:30 a.m.
Published on August 22, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 22, 2025) — The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter along the 1400 block of 13th Street around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals with gunshot wounds. One individual was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The other individual was pronounced deceased on scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-8477or visit the Crime Stoppers website.
Case no.: 20250012991
###
Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org