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A Russian national linked to a Delray Beach durable medical equipment company accused of Medicare fraud allegedly continued billing the federal health program through a new Texas-based business.
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
A 105-acre brush fire in Martin County is contained. No homes were damaged. The cause is under investigation.
Mayor Sara Baxter is back in the Palm Beach County District 6 race with a Trump endorsement. Opponents say community issues must come first.
A West Palm Beach man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash at Boynton Beach Boulevard and El Clair Ranch Road, PBSO says.
Ten years after Pulse, Delray Beach advocates push for a permanent memorial as state laws threaten city funding and land use.
Treasure Coast leaders are navigating the property tax amendment that voters will see on the ballot this November.
A Palm Beach County man faces a vehicle homicide charge eight months after a crash on Interstate 95 in Boynton Beach killed a woman just three days from her 93rd birthday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced major Medicaid fraud prevention measures during a press conference in West Palm Beach, targeting staged operations and fake providers across South Florida.
A Palm Beach County deputy pulled over a Lake Worth woman for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving. There was just one problem — she was born without a right hand.
Curaçao, an island nation with a population of just over 150,000 people, is the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament and went undefeated in all 10 of its 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
Sara Baxter drops her congressional bid and reenters the Palm Beach County Commission race after President Trump posted on Truth Social that he'd rather she stay on the commission.
Shoppers are changing how they buy groceries as fresh fruit and vegetable prices climbed more than 6% over the past year, according to Thursday's federal inflation report and new consumer research.
Dead fish were floating on top of the water at the Sawgrass Lakes community in Port St Lucie after an algae treatment.
New HUD data reveals Wellington leads Palm Beach County rental costs at $2,850 for one-bedroom while Belle Glade offers cheapest rates at $890. See full breakdown.
The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest is taking over downtown West Palm Beach this Friday and Saturday, bringing thousands of country music fans to the city's waterfront.
Wellington Soccer Club hits a record 840 registrations as World Cup excitement fuels youth soccer growth across South Florida.
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast thrift stores are helping shelter animals during renovations, with cats housed off-site and foster homes needed.
Frisner St. Cyr, 44, shot at his ex-girlfriend and her friend in a Boynton Beach parking lot Wednesday before one victim returned fire, police said.
WPTV reporter Christy Waite was on assignment at Singer Island when she found the beach trashed after the Memorial Day holiday.
Delray Beach is moving forward with an e-bike safety ordinance that could limit speeding, ban sidewalk riding and require helmets for riders under 16.
Riviera Beach paused its paid parking program after a council member was ticketed for driving into a lot without parking.
The Boynton Beach Police Department is currently on the scene of a shooting near Quantum Boulevard, just east of Congress Avenue.
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi called on county staff to open discussions with Brightline leadership about potentially moving the planned train station away from its previously agreed-upon downtown Stuart location.
Palm Beach County commissioners are wrestling with this year's budget while bracing for what could be significant revenue losses if Florida voters approve a property tax reform referendum.
A controversial proposal to build a new downtown parking garage in Lake Worth Beach is moving forward after a commission vote during a quasi-judicial hearing.
Palm Beach County School Board raises safety concerns about an AI data center planned 1,200 feet from Saddle View Elementary School.
Palm Beach Gardens is preparing to welcome its second World Cup soccer powerhouse, with Portugal's national team set to arrive as the tournament kicks off tomorrow.
The 9,404-square-foot Trader Joe's, located at 8111 South Dixie Highway, will open at 9 a.m. Friday with a grand opening celebration.
A Riviera Beach man faces multiple charges after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper was dragged following a traffic stop at an Interstate 95 exit ramp in Boynton Beach on Sunday, according to law enforcement.
Police arrested a duo in Jupiter for shoplifting steaks from multiple grocery stores, with a juvenile present during the incidents.
If you are attending Alan Jackson's "5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest" in downtown West Palm Beach on June 12-13, music fans should plan ahead.
Six-time Grammy Award winner BeBe Winans will be in West Palm Beach this weekend. Recently, we spoke with Winans about his upcoming tour stop at the Kravis Center. Winans said he hopes his singing will be inspirational.
Xayvion C. Singleton, 26, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a January 2025 incident in Delray Beach and received a sentence of over 3 ½ years in state prison.
Stuart city leaders approved a contract with police lieutenants, including a pay increase of over 7%, effective through September 2028.
A suspect with an active burglary warrant was arrested in Boynton Beach after fleeing a traffic stop, dragging a trooper, and leading police on a search involving drones, K-9 units, and witness reports.
The Palm Beach Town Council has approved an agreement allowing the Mar-a-Lago helipad to remain after Donald Trump’s presidency, restricting its use to emergencies involving Donald or Melania Trump.
A proposed data center near the Arden community in western Palm Beach County has prompted months of debate over its environmental impact and proximity to homes and a school, leading to revisions ahead of a July 15 zoning board meeting.
Kellie Lightbourn, newly crowned Mrs. Universe, made her first public appearance in Stuart, Florida, at the Arc of the Treasure Coast, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Riviera Beach officials say complaints have poured in since the city began charging for parking at Ocean Walk and the nearby marina.
A 24-year-old technician died when a vehicle fell off a lift at Atlantic Tire in Stuart, according to police.
A suspect in Boynton Beach was arrested after dragging a trooper with his car and leading police on a high-speed chase
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