Jupiter launches its first-ever fire department
A new fire rescue service, a fatal crash on Donald Ross, and a Food Network finale.
Jupiter launches its first-ever fire department
Jupiter now has its own fire department for the first time in town history. Ninety-one firefighters and their families gathered at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre on Monday, June 1, as the town officially launched Jupiter Fire Rescue and its newest members took their oath of service. Fire Chief Darrel Donatto called it the proudest day of his 45-year career, and noted that 29 of the new hires are hometown Jupiter people who came home to serve their community. Among them is Lieutenant Christian Lainhart, a sixth-generation Jupiter resident who previously served with Martin County Fire Rescue. Days later, on Wednesday, June 3, firefighters, town leaders and neighbors gathered near Burt Reynolds Park for the dedication of Fire Station 10 on U.S. Highway 1. The ceremony centered on the uncoupling, a century-old fire-service tradition, followed by a push-in in which crews guided their engine into the bay for the first time. Station 10 will serve the eastern portion of Jupiter, and Deputy Chief Stephen Shaw invited residents to stop in for coffee and meet their first responders. The department's full launch is set for Oct. 1. WPTV reported on the swearing-in and on the Station 10 dedication.
Fatal crash on Donald Ross Road
A single-vehicle crash on Donald Ross Road killed one person early Sunday, June 7, according to Jupiter police. Investigators say the crash happened just before 6 a.m. when the driver came over railroad tracks, lost control, and struck a tree, based on preliminary information from the scene. Police confirmed one adult male died and are withholding his name pending notification of next of kin. Both eastbound and westbound lanes between Military Trail and Alternate A1A were closed for several hours while crash investigators worked the scene, and the roadway has since reopened. The Jupiter Police Department is continuing to investigate. WPTV has the details.
Jupiter chef reaches Food Network finale
Joe Isidori, the chef behind Jupiter's Arthur & Sons, reached the finale of a Food Network show, according to the Palm Beach Post. The competition featured host Michael Symon interacting with contestants. The Post's coverage spotlights Isidori's run on the program and his Jupiter restaurant. Read more from the Palm Beach Post.
Jupiter Memorial Day ceremony honored fallen service members
Dozens gathered at Jupiter Town Hall on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, to honor service members who gave their lives. The Jupiter High School Choir performed the Armed Forces Medley as community members stood with flags. Mayor Jim Kuretski described it as a solemn event and thanked those who turned out to reflect on loved ones lost in service. One of the ceremony's most emotional moments was the annual reading of the names of fallen service members etched into the town's Veterans Memorial through its Memorial Brick Program. WPTV covered the ceremony.
Sunset Tour at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers its Lighthouse Sunset Tour on Wednesday, June 10, a chance to take in the sunset from atop the historic structure. Details and tickets are on the lighthouse events calendar.
Food Truck Fridays returns to Downtown Abacoa
Food Truck Fridays returns to Downtown Abacoa on Friday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., a monthly picnic-style gathering held on the second Friday of each month. More on the Abacoa Town Center events page.
Club Pilates at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary hosts a Club Pilates Jupiter session on Saturday, June 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. at its Rocky Pines Road grounds. See the listing on the sanctuary's events page.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre summer camps
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Goldner Conservatory is running its 2026 summer camps for young performers, with week-long sessions for ages PreK and up. Registration opened February 2, and offerings include themed play, music, and art weeks; the theatre and conservatory are closed Friday, July 3. Browse camps and register.
City summer camps and surf camp in session
Jupiter Parks and Recreation summer programming is underway, with Youth Summer Day Camp running at 200 Military Trail and Surf Camp at Carlin Park on Old A1A. Sessions run daytime hours through the week for registered campers. See the town calendar listing.