Massive health issue: Palm Beach residents rage as FAA redirects air traffic over their homes to avoid Trumps Mar-a-Lago

Residents of tony Palm Beach County erupted in anger and fear this week, accusing the Federal Aviation Administration of wrecking their health, homes and peace of mind by rerouting air traffic to pass over their neighborhoods to avoid a new no-fly zone surrounding President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.The FAA has imposed year-round flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago, which bans aircraft within a one-mile radius up to 2,000 feet — even when the president is not there.The rules, requested by the Secret Service for security reasons, will remain in effect until at least Oct.20 of next year, forcing planes to divert over other parts of Palm Beach County.Residents north and northeast of Palm Beach International Airport are now facing heavier air traffic, more jet noise and possible flight delays.County officials said they were blindsided by the decision, which they warned could trigger a surge in noise complaints.“You can literally die from this,” Jennifer Tucker, who identified herself as a doctor, said on Thursday during a public hearing during which she described the deafening roar of jets that now pass directly overhead.“I’m imploring you and begging you … we should be scared — this is a massive health issue.”For months, locals say, they have endured unrelenting noise and fumes from low-flying aircraft forced to divert around Trump’s home when Secret Service restrictions are in place — flight paths they claim are now being made permanent.“My house is filled with the smell of jet fuel,” another resident, Jane Jones, told the Palm Beach County Citizens Committee during a hearing on Thursday.“It’s absolutely heartbreaking to watch the monitors of my four-year-old and watch her toss and turn every time a plane goes over our house,” Nevin Bauman, who was born and raised in Palm Beach, told the committee.Several residents warned that constant exposure to aircraft exhaust and sonic blasts is destroying their health.“Noise is not just an irri...