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 September 15, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 15, 2025) – The West Palm Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening, September 13, 2025.
Officers were notified after an individual arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the back.
Detectives determined the shooting occurred inside a vehicle, where 20-year-old Xavier Gomez, seated in the rear passenger seat, improperly handled a firearm that discharged and struck the front passenger.
The victim was stabilized and transported to a regional trauma center, where the victim later died.
Gomez is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence under Florida Statute 782.01(1).
Case no.: 20250014232
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Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org