Palm Beach County, Florida consists of 2,386 square miles, making it the largest county, physically, in the state. Part of Florida’s Gold Coast, Palm Beach County boasts ideal year-round temperatures, gulf stream breezes and 47 miles of pristine white-sand coastline. The county is bordered by Martin County to the north, Broward County to the south, Hendry County to the west, Okeechobee County to the northwest, and Glades County, Florida to the northwest.

Palm Beach County, FL was established in 1909. The county was named in honor of the first settled community in the county, Palm Beach, which was named for the many palm trees and beaches in the area. Palm Beach County has 38 separate municipalities and unincorporated areas.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Palm Beach County, FL had 1,265,293 residents in 2008. This was an 11.9 percent increase from 2000. There were 474,175 households with an average of 2.34 persons per household. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $135,200, well above the Florida average of $105,500. The median household income was $53,500 in the county.
The most prevalent industries in Palm Beach County, FL county are communications and information technology, aerospace and engineering, agriculture and food processing, business and financial services, and pharmaceutical products. The top employers in the county are Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar Corp, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Sikorsky Aircraft, A. Duda & Sons Growers and Thomas Produce Co.

Tourism will always play a key role in the economy of Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County, FL offers visitors a wide variety of resorts, festivals, natural reserves, cultural venues and sporting activities. With 47 miles of pristine, glistening Florida beaches and more than 2,000 Palm Beach restaurants, tourists continue to spend their vacation dollars in Palm Beach County, Florida. During July 2009, the average per party expenditure in Palm Beach County, Florida was $1,204, $100 more than the average per party expenditure last year of $1,104.

Transportation options in Palm Beach include Palm Beach International Airport, North County General Aviation Airport, Boca Raton Airport, Palm Beach County Park Airport and the Glades Airport for air travelers. The Palm Tran bus system and the commuter Tri-Rail train provide public transportation for the citizens of Palm Beach County. The major roadways in the county are Florida's Turnpike and Interstate 95.

The School District of Palm Beach County operates the public schools in Palm Beach County, Florida. The district is the 11th largest public school district in the United States, with a total enrollment of 168,546 students in pre-K through 12th grades for the 2007-2008 school year. Colleges and universities in the county include Palm Beach Community College, Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Lynn University, Digital Media Arts College and Northwood University.

There are 14 hospitals serving Palm Beach County, Florida. They include Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boca Raton Community Hospital, Columbia Hospital, Delray Medical Center, Glades General Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, JFK Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palms West Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and West Boca Medical Center.

Palm Beach County, FL 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 at the same time 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.

West Palm Beach, FL is the county seat for Palm Beach County. West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in the county. 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.