Palm Beach County and Jupiter news for January 25th and for the past week.

Palm Beach County (Overall)

- **Today/Recent (Jan 25 and immediate days)**: A semi-truck crashed into the median and burst into flames on the Florida Turnpike (reported around Jan 23–25 timeframe, causing traffic disruptions in the area). Weather has been variable, with some showers possible and temperatures in the 70s.

- **Past Week Highlights**:

  - Homicides in Palm Beach County have dropped significantly (41% over the past five years), with officials crediting inter-agency collaboration and community efforts.

  - A jury convicted a homeless man of second-degree murder (but rejected first-degree) in the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy.

  - Skeletal remains found over four years ago were identified as belonging to a man from Massachusetts.

  - County Administrator Joe Abruzzo publicly demanded proof from Florida's CFO regarding claims of $344 million in overspending, calling the allegations irresponsible.

  - Other incidents include a double murder-suicide at a Boynton Beach business office (victims and suspect identified by police).

Jupiter (Specific to the Town)

- **Today/Recent (Jan 25)**: Jupiter Police Department is actively searching for a missing 72-year-old woman, Margaret Lee Nachtman (announced late Saturday night, Jan 24–25; she was last seen in the area). Roadwork includes a complete southbound off-ramp closure on Indiantown Road (I-95 area) from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM on January 25.

- **Past Week Highlights**:

  - Ongoing waterfront development dispute (involving a 10-acre site, formerly Suni Sands mobile home area) nears resolution after 10 years; the Town Council was expected to vote on a settlement around Jan 20–25.

  - Discussions about preservation at the former Suni Sands site, with questions on how much land will remain protected.

  - A 5K race held in Jupiter to honor a 16-year-old who died in a car crash.

  - A fatal multi-vehicle crash earlier in January involved a 16-year-old driver pronounced deceased at the scene (investigated by Jupiter PD and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue).

  - Other notes: Bridge closure concerns affecting local businesses; a separate incident where a man died one month after an earlier event (details limited).