Overview
- A slow-moving storm dumped heavy, localized rain across east-central Florida, causing road damage and prompting a state emergency that left some neighborhoods flooded and travel hazardous.
- The School District of Palm Beach County closed 10 of its 182 district-operated schools and evaluated each campus separately so unaffected students could attend class.
- The district said students who cannot reach school because of flooded streets will have absences excused, while employees who cannot safely get to work must use standard leave options.
- Teachers and parents reported dangerous commutes and stuck vehicles in some neighborhoods, and those accounts have fueled criticism of the district’s selective closure policy.
- Nearby St. Lucie and Indian River districts opted for countywide closures and canceled activities and tests, a contrast that leaves watchers looking for whether Palm Beach will change leave rules or expand closures as conditions evolve.