West Palm Beach, Florida, also known as West Palm, is located in Palm Beach County. It is the county seat of Palm Beach County, hence its nickname as the “Capitol City of the Palm Beaches." West Palm Beach, FL is known for its palms swaying in the warm ocean breezes, luxurious hotels, superb dining, and its sub-tropical waterfront location. West Palm's location on the Intracoastal Waterway, across from the island of Palm Beach, provides the added benefit of cool ocean breezes all year long.

West Palm Beach's history is linked with the history of Palm Beach. Henry Morrison Flagler, one of the founders of Standard Oil, had recognized Florida's potential to attract out-of-state visitors. He created a resort community with two luxury resort hotels on the barrier island of Palm Beach. Flagler bought the land that is now West Palm Beach, FL for $45,000. The land was intended to house workers for his luxury hotels. On November 5, 1894 the Town of West Palm Beach was incorporated in what was then Dade County. The city grew rapidly during the Florida land boom. Today, West Palm Beach offers visitors to the city family-friendly, fun attractions, including the Palm Beach Zoo, the South Florida Science Museum, and world-class beaches and fishing.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the 2007 population of West Palm Beach, FL. At 89,302 residents. There were 37,000 households in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an average household size of 2.3 people. Families made up 52 percent of the households. The median income of households in West Palm Beach was $43,601.

Public education is administrated by the School District of Palm Beach County. Post-secondary education is offered by Palm Beach Community College, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Northwood University, Florida Culinary Institute and South University.

There are numerous modes of transportation available to, from and around the city of West Palm Beach. The city is served by Palm Beach International Airport. The Palm Tran bus system and the commuter Tri-Rail Train provide public transportation. U.S. 1 passes though West Palm Beach, FL. Interstate 95 bisects the city from north to south and Florida's Turnpike also passes through West Palm Beach. A free trolley service is offered by the city for getting around downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.

The citizens of West Palm Beach, Florida have three outstanding medical centers to choose from: Columbia Hospital, located in the heart of West Palm Beach, St. Mary's Medical Center and the Good Samaritan Medical Center. The Veterans Administration Medical Center serves veterans in southeastern Florida in its main medical center in West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach, in Palm Beach County, is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The 15th Judicial Circuit covers all 2500 square miles of Palm Beach County. Courthouses include the Main Judicial Complex in downtown West Palm Beach, the North County Courthouse in Palm Beach Gardens, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach, the West County Courthouse in Belle Glade and the Criminal Justice Complex in suburban West Palm Beach.

Court divisions include criminal, civil, and family court. Family court covers all domestic matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and visitation. A Unified Family Court approach is used in Florida. This is a fully integrated approach to handling all cases involving children and families. It prevents duplicate hearings while resolving family disputes in a fair and timely manner. Coordination of multiple cases involving one family leads to more informed judicial decision making and decreases the potential for conflicting court orders.

Unified Family Court services are available at all four Palm Beach County courthouse locations. West Palm Beach is host to the Main Courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.