Here’s a more detailed look at the news:
Crime:
A Riviera Beach mother, Naikishia Williams, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse after her 7-year-old daughter’s death. The child’s death was ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma. Separately, a Riviera Beach man received a life sentence for a 2022 drive-by shooting that resulted in a death.
Education:
Palm Beach County students have achieved at or above state-level performance in math, reading, and science, with notable improvements in math and reading scores, according to The Palm Beach Post.
Local Interest:
A former basketball coach at Olympic Heights High School, Charles Keith Mackrey, was arrested for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The relationship included flirtatious messages, encouraging her to skip class, and inappropriate touching. The coach had also coached at other schools and co-owned a basketball training program. The Palm Beach County Library System is offering free summer lunches to children 18 and under at all 18 branches through a partnership with the School District.