In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, we sit down with Joel Flores, Palm Beach County Commissioner for District 3 and the first Hispanic Commissioner in the County’s history. Joel shares his incredible story — from growing up in Puerto Rico and serving in the U.S. Army to becoming Mayor of Greenacres and now serving on the County Commission. Throughout his journey, Joel has remained deeply committed to community service, education, and empowering the next generation of leaders.

We explore Joel’s early influences, including his hardworking mother, his military service following 9/11, and his path to local leadership through coaching, nonprofit work, and his time at the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. Now representing one of the most historic and underserved parts of the county, Joel opens up about his priorities in o ...