Happy weekend, The Acreage! In today’s happening-today edition: PFAS foam safeguards, a murder mystery dinner show, and a kids fishing tournament + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New safeguards take effect: Florida’s Joe Casello Act takes effect July 1, limiting PFAS foam in training and imposing penalties. Pushed by Rep. Rob Long, it targets chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive risks -- see the new safeguards.
Recycling support for residents: West Palm Beach began distributing 500 free 35-gallon plastic-only recycling bins on June 18, first come and one per household, while supplies last, to boost sorting and cut landfill waste -- see how to request one.
Community input shapes transit: Palm Beach County will hold public meetings on draft Countywide Transportation Master Plan recommendations, inviting input on roads, safety, and transit that shape travel for The Acreage and surrounding communities -- join the transit meetings.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Seafood with sizzle: Whether you’re craving a messy, build-your-own seafood boil or something from the grill like jerk lamb chops and salmon, Bang Bang Seafood & Grill nails it with big flavors and that signature bang bang sauce. Perfect for a low-key night when cooking feels like a group project.
Your weeknight swing fix: When the afternoon storms roll in, Drive Shack keeps the fun going with climate-controlled bays, solid cocktails, and shareable bites, plus rooftop vibes and mini golf for non-golfers too, so you can shake off work, rally the crew, and actually look forward to weekday evenings.
Plan a group campout: Round up the neighbors and claim a close-to-home, rustic basecamp at Dupuis Campground, a permit-required spot with shady oaks, pavilions, and just-enough amenities for s’mores and stargazing. Trails for hiking and horseback are right there, plus the kind of quiet that resets your brain.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎣 Angler Classic: Kids Catch-and-Release Fishing Tournament @ PGA National Park (Palm Beach Gardens) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Morning by the lake at PGA National Park means pint-sized pros, patient parents, and zero fillets. It’s a kids catch-and-release showdown with age-group prizes and a biggest fish crown. Bait’s on them, gear on you, parent required, pets benched, bragging rights and quality time inevitable.
🎨 Father's Day Painting Event @ Art Paper Scissors (Wellington) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – This Father's Day painting class pairs dads and kids on a single canvas, so you both get to claim the masterpiece, and the smudges. One tidy hour, includes dad and one child, and additional artists-in-training are $15 each. Finally, fridge art worthy of a wall.
👗 Closet Remix Party @ Fashion Among Friends (West Palm Beach) | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Your closet called, and it is staging an intervention at the Fitzgerald Room on Clematis. Expect remix challenges, sharp style sessions, and a room of creative locals, no shopping, no spending, and just fresh outfits pulled from that wardrobe you keep meaning to figure out.
🕵 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ DoubleTree Palm Beach Gardens | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – If your idea of dinner theater involves powdered wigs, think again. This interactive murder mystery at the DoubleTree in Palm Beach Gardens mixes a full meal, sly actors hiding among the crowd, and enough twists to make your book club suspicious of each other.
🏴 KillBillies @ The Gardens GreenMarket (Palm Beach Gardens) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – If your GreenMarket routine could use more toe-tapping than tomato sampling, the KillBillies bring their banjo-and-bass charm to Palm Beach Gardens. Expect folk and roots that pair nicely with coffee, local bites, and a little aisle dancing between arugula, orchids, and artisan soaps.
👨 Father's Day Special @ Palm Garden of West Palm Beach | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Think your old man’s Chevy turns heads? Celebrate the strong men in our lives at a Father’s Day car show with food trucks, DJs, and raffles, all makes and models welcome, free to browse and vote, $25 to enter, with proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association.
🎵 Make Music Day 2026 @ Gardens Mall (Palm Beach Gardens) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:30 PM – Make Music Day fills The Gardens Mall fountain by Macy's with harmonies, not mall muzak, from the Choral Society and Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches. Two sets mean lunch intermission with dad, plus blessed AC, forgiving acoustics, and zero pressure to clap on beat. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The The Acreage report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 68%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 59%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis custom Palm Beach Gardens estate brings together 5,200-plus square feet of polished living, with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, warm wood accents, and designer finishes throughout. A detached guest house, club room with wine display and dry bar, chef’s kitchen with scullery, and resort-style saltwater pool with summer kitchen create a private, modern retreat in gated Steeplechase.
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