The Palm Beach County School District would get an additional $18 million in state funding if Gov. Ron DeSantis does not make significant changes to the budget passed by state lawmakers in June.

Palm Beach County public school officials and local lawmakers are sounding alarms after the federal government froze nearly $31.5 million that was due to be deposited into district accounts on July 1.

First day of school for Palm Beach County is coming before you know it The first day of classes for Palm Beach County School District students is Aug. 11. In other words, in about a month and a week.

As the town grapples with season-paralyzing gridlock, the council is considering limiting where new schools may be built.