West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular trash and garbage pickup services will be provided on a regular schedule. City Hall and Grassy Waters will reopen at 8 a.m., on Tuesday, May 26, 2026; the Mandel Public Library will open at 9:30 a.m.
Published on February 08, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (February 8, 2026) — West Palm Beach Police and Fire Departments responded to a residential fire along the 900 block of 19th Street at around 10 a.m.
All residents exited the home safely, and no injuries were reported.
The home, built in 1926, sustained significant damage. Representatives from the American Red Cross responded to assist displaced residents.
The fire appears to have been accidental and may have been started by a space heater. The exact cause remains under investigation.
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Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org