City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and Grassy Waters Nature Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday. The City Commission will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. There will be regular trash collection during the holiday. City Hall and Grassy Waters will re-open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20; the Library will re-open at 9:30 a.m.
South Olive Avenue is closed in both directions between Acacia Road and Actaeon Place through Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. From Sunday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Jan. 30, southbound South Olive Avenue will be closed at Jefferson Road during the day, and closed in both directions overnight. For all current and upcoming road closures, visit our Road and Dock page.
Published on January 16, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 16, 2026) — The West Palm Beach Police Department is accepting applications for Police Telecommunicators (dispatchers) responsible for answering 911 emergency and non-emergency calls.
The online application period opens Monday, January 19, 2026, and closes Friday, January 30, 2026.
The starting pay for this position is $26.22 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring a 401(a) retirement plan, career advancement opportunities, access to an employee health center, a Health Reimbursement Account, and State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification.
For individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, serving as a Police Telecommunicator provides valuable experience and a potential pathway to becoming a sworn officer.
Interested applicants may apply online at www.wpb.org by selecting the “Jobs” option at the top of the homepage. Applications will be accepted from January 19 through January 30, 2026.
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Rachel Leitão
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org