By Mary Hladky
Former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie’s trial on public corruption charges has been postponed for the fourth time, and is now set to begin on Jan. 11, 2021.
Prosecutors and Bruce Zimet, Haynie’s criminal defense lawyer, agreed to move ba
By Mary Hladky
Former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie’s trial on public corruption charges has been postponed for the fourth time, and is now set to begin on Jan. 11, 2021.
Prosecutors and Bruce Zimet, Haynie’s criminal defense lawyer, agreed to move b
By Mary Hladky
Former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie’s trial on public corruption charges has been pushed back for the third time.
The new trial start date is Oct. 26, but there is no certainty it will begin then.Palm Beach County Chief Circuit Court J
By Mary Hladky
Former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie’s trial on public corruption charges has been pushed back for the third time.
The new trial start date is Oct. 26, but there is no certainty it will begin then.
Palm Beach County Chief Judge Krista
By Mary Hladky
Former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie’s trial on public corruption charges has been postponed until Sept. 21 due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Prosecutor Brian Fernandes and Bruce Zimet, Haynie’s criminal defense lawyer, agreed to
Snapping a selfie of himself, Mayor Scott Singer enjoyed a safe celebration at home. Photo provided
By Mary Hladky
Mayor Scott Singer handily won re-election on March 17, trouncing repeat challenger Bernard Korn.
Singer captured 88.6% of the vote, w
By Mary Hladky
Any hopes that suspended Mayor Susan Haynie might have had of reclaiming her elected office ended Feb. 27 when both her defense lawyer and the prosecutor asked that her trial on public corruption charges be delayed.In a four-minute hea
Deal with Virgin Trains, ‘innovative’ policing highlight past year
By Mary Hladky
“We have got great news to share,” said Mayor Scott Singer. “The state of our city is strong.”
Singer’s assessment of how the city is doing was delivered in a Feb. 18 S
The mayor is elected for a three-year term. A mayor who has served two full consecutive terms is not eligible to run for that office for the succeeding term. — Steven J. Smith
By Mary Hladky and Jerry Lower
Any hopes that suspended Mayor Susan Haynie might have had of reclaiming her elected office ended Feb. 27 when both her defense lawyer and the prosecutor asked that her trial on public corruption charges be delayed.
In
By Mary Thurwachter
A judge has recommended that the Florida Commission on Ethics dismiss allegations of sexual harassment against Lantana Mayor David Stewart.
Administrative Law Judge Cathy M. Sellers, in her official Recommended Order to the Comm
By Mary Thurwachter
A judge has recommended that the Florida Commission on Ethics dismiss allegations of sexual harassment against Lantana Mayor David Stewart.
Administrative Law Judge Cathy M. Sellers, in her official Recommended Order to the Commi
By Dan Moffett
South Palm Beach voters will have several important charter amendments to consider when they go to the polls for the March 17 municipal election, and the results of the voting could change the town’s governance for years to come.
Proba
David Schmidt plays an especially important role in the relationship with Miyazu, Japan, the sister city connected with the Morikami in Delray Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
David Schmidt has worn many hats.
He served on the De
By Mary Hladky
Attorneys are still aiming for suspended Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie to go to trial in October on public corruption charges, but no date was set at an April 15 court hearing.
Palm Beach Circuit Judge Jeffrey Gillen will take over the
By Dan Moffett
When he interviewed for the mayor’s opening in February, Gene Adams told Briny Breezes council members he would bring energy to the job and improve relations with the town’s neighbors.
“Overall, I think I’ll be an active mayor,” he sai
Source: Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office
(Unofficial results)
By Steve Plunkett
Letters of support from Ocean Ridge mayors, neighbors and business acquaintances seeking leniency for Richard Lucibella also exposed a lack of support for the police officers who went to his home and for the subsequent media coverag
Eight-term mayor navigated ‘crazy time’
By Dan Moffett
Roger Bennett was sworn in as the mayor of Briny Breezes right when the town needed him most.
“I’m so pleased the people had enough faith in this old loon to elect me,” he told a reporter in 20
New Commissioner Barry Donaldson is sworn in by Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins after his appointment to serve for the next year. Rich Pollack/The Coastal Star
By Rich Pollack
Highland Beach has a new mayor and a new town commissioner.
During a meeting e
