Founded in 1916 by Joe L. Earman, The Palm Beach Post began as a weekly newspaper called The Palm Beach County. Earman, a local businessman and former county commissioner, started the paper to serve the growing community of West Palm Beach and surrounding areas. The newspaper quickly grew in popularity and became a daily publication in 1916. Today, The Palm Beach Post is owned by Gannett, one of the largest media companies in the United States, which acquired the paper in 2018 as part of its purchase of GateHouse Media.The Palm Beach Post covers a wide range of news topics focusing on Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region of Florida. Their coverage includes local and state politics, community events, sports (with emphasis on local teams and high school athletics), business, entertainment, and lifestyle content. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, the newspaper serves as a primary source of news for residents of Palm Beach County and neighboring areas. The Palm Beach Post also maintains a strong online presence, offering digital subscriptions and regularly updated content on their website.One interesting fact: The Palm Beach Post played a significant role in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election controversy. The newspaper conducted an extensive review of the “butterfly ballots“ used in Palm Beach County, which were at the center of the disputed Florida vote count. Their investigative reporting on this issue contributed to the national conversation about election integrity and voting system reforms.