🌱 Patch AM: How a New SR 7 Could Transform Traffic West of West Palm Beach

20 March 2026

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How a Redesigned SR 7 Could Reshape Traffic West of West Palm Beach

A long-awaited redesign of State Road 7 is gaining momentum, with plans to extend the road from Okeechobee Boulevard to Northlake Boulevard. This four-lane project aims to ease congestion in western communities and improve safety for residents. However, its future remains uncertain as it faces ongoing legal challenges and the need for necessary permits.

Why a Grieving Mom Brought Her Insurance Fight to West Palm Beach

A Tequesta mother has taken her fight for stronger Florida auto insurance requirements to West Palm Beach after a tragic crash claimed her 16-year-old daughter’s life and left her 13-year-old critically injured. She spoke about the financial burden of medical bills, limited insurance payouts, and the need for higher bodily injury coverage for drivers across the state.

How Trump’s Mar-a-Lago War Room Is Reshaping Life Around Palm Beach

President Trump’s use of Mar-a-Lago and his nearby golf course in West Palm Beach has become a hub for major military and diplomatic decisions. This includes operations related to Iran, Venezuela, and Syria. The increased activity has led to heightened security measures and local road closures, impacting daily life and traffic patterns in the greater Palm Beach area.

Other Highlights from Today’s Calendar

Mind, Music, Movement Foundation’s Neurorhythms 2026
Location: 5353 Parkside Dr, Jupiter
Time: 9:00 am
Municipal Election
Location: Royal Palm Beach Community Calendar, 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach
Time: 7:00 am
Slow Flow Yoga + Sound Bath
Location: 11 S L St, Lake Worth Beach
Time: 9:00 am
23rd Annual Delray Beach Home Tour
Location: Lake Ida Park Rd, Delray Beach
Time: 10:00 am
Art for Memory
Location: 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington
Time: 5:00 pm
Clematis By Night | Heidi Merrill (Country and Rock)
Location: 100 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach
Time: 6:00 pm
Senior Program: Spring Fling Party
Location: Royal Palm Beach Community Calendar, 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach
Time: 12:00 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Locations: 301 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach and 110 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne
Times: 6:30 pm
Seafood Festival
Location: Royal Palm Beach Community Calendar, 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach
Time: 11:00 am

Today’s Riddle

Why couldn’t the dog get the apple?
Answer:He was barking up the wrong tree.

Weather Forecast

Sunday
Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
Monday
Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 73.
🌶 Hot!
Tuesday
Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

News We’re Reading

FDOT Plans More Environmentally Friendly Extension Of State Road 7
A long-delayed State Road 7 extension that West Palm Beach has fought for years is moving forward in design, with FDOT touting major environmental protections while the city’s latest appeal sits in court. The four-lane project would link Okeechobee Boulevard to Northlake Boulevard, aiming to ease western communities’ congestion and improve safety, but its future still hinges on permits and ongoing legal battles.
Tequesta Mom Seeks Florida Insurance Reform After Crash Kills Daughter
A Tequesta mother came to West Palm Beach to publicly push for stronger Florida auto insurance requirements after a crash killed her 16-year-old daughter and critically injured her 13-year-old. Speaking alongside her attorney, she described mounting medical bills, limited insurance payouts, and a GoFundMe effort while urging lawmakers to require far higher bodily injury coverage for drivers statewide.
Camouflage and Crudites: Trump Wages War and Hosts Parties at Mar-a-Lago
For West Palm Beach–area residents, this piece highlights how President Trump increasingly uses Mar-a-Lago and his nearby West Palm Beach golf course as hubs for major military and diplomatic decisions, from Iran strikes to Venezuela and Syria operations. It also notes heightened security measures and local road closures around Mar-a-Lago, underscoring how global events are reshaping daily life and traffic patterns in greater Palm Beach.
Hilary Duff Said ‘Knock It Off’ — And We’ve Loved Her Ever Since
Hilary Duff is launching her new international tour in West Palm Beach this June, blending nostalgic hits with fresh tracks for longtime fans. The piece also revisits her influential 2008 anti-homophobia PSA and explains why her LGBTQ+ allyship still resonates strongly in 2026’s political climate.

Around West Palm Beach

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Events Nearby

The Gardens GreenMarket
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Calendar
Time: 8:00 am
Yoga @ Harbourside Place
Location: Harbourside Place, 200 US-1, Jupiter
Time: 10:00 am
ArtFest by the Sea
Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 US-1, Juno Beach
Time: 10:00 am
Spring Training – St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins
Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main St, Jupiter
Time: 1:10 pm

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He was barking up the wrong tree.
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