PALM BEACH, Fla. — "Enhanced security measures" have been implemented near Mar-a-Lago, including the proactive closure of South Ocean Boulevard, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.
The sheriff's office said this is being performed in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service.
WATCH BELOW: "Enhanced security measures" implemented near Mar-a-Lago
Law enforcement did not elaborate further on what "enhanced security measures" entail.
This comes following ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran that began Saturday.
"Our security posture remains fluid and is continuously evaluated based on the requirements of the protective mission and the current threat environment," the sheriff's office said in a statement. "While every effort is made to maintain consistent traffic patterns for the Palm Beach community, adjustments are sometimes necessary to ensure the safety and security of President (Donald) Trump, his family, and all individuals under Secret Service protection."
The Town of Palm Beach said in a statement released Tuesday that South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-a-Lago, between South County Road and Southern Boulevard, is closed to through-traffic until further notice.
"The road near Mar-a-Lago is closed when President Trump is in residence, but normally reopens when he leaves town. But Palm Beach officials said it will now remain closed out of concern for public safety," the Town of Palm Beach said.
It's unclear if the president will be in Palm Beach County this weekend. He's made multiple trips to the area since the fall.
Procedures regarding the road closure, checkpoint, adjusted bridge opening schedules and temporary marine security zones can be found on the town's website under the "Mandated South Ocean Blvd. Road Closures."
WPTV asked former Secret Service agent Tim Miller what the spike in security means for the public.
"We've seen attempts (on Trump's life) even without a war," Miller said. "You're going to see proportionate increases in security at other places, too."
WPTV spotted officers outside the Jewish Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens and Trump International Golf Course on Tuesday.
We spoke with retired Deputy Police Chief Rick Morris about the increased security.
"We've been preparing for this for 20 years," Morris said. "The elite units that are out there are geared towards true levels of terrorism."
The experts agree that the heightened security is necessary with the overseas climate and the potential for sleeper agents.
"It's hard to predict when and where they'll attack," Miller said.
Ongoing Security Concerns
Security has been a hot-button issue since Trump took office last year, following two attempted assassinations, including one at his golf course near West Palm Beach, during his 2024 campaign.
Last month, a 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot dead after breaching security at Mar-a-Lago and raising a shotgun at two Secret Service officers and a deputy.
Air Force One's departure from Palm Beach International Airport to Washington, D.C. was disrupted in January after the Secret Service discovered a suspicious object across the street in a tree line during advance security sweeps.
In October, a hunting stand was discovered within the trees off Gun Club Road, offering a direct line of sight to Air Force One, and was deemed a security threat.
