Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach closed for the day after bomb threat
Rapids Waterpark in Riviera Beach was evacuated and closed Tuesday afternoon after the park received a bomb threat by telephone.
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How to Find Free Food in Palm Beach: Pantries, SNAP & WIC
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Palm Beach: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
Wildfire burns 2,500 acres in western Palm Beach County, 30% contained
The Berger Fire in western Palm Beach County has burned 2,500 acres and is 30% contained, the Florida Forest Service reports.
1,000 Palm Beach County students start school supplied after free backpack distribution
As families prepare for the start of the new school year, 1,000 students in Palm Beach County received backpacks filled with school supplies.
Toyota flipped on its side after Palm Beach Gardens crash at Northlake and Congress
A crash at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Congress Avenue prompted a large police response Saturday and shut down part of Congress Avenue.
Emergency vehicles on scene at I-95 south exit 66 after incident
Emergency vehicles are responding to an incident on I-95 southbound at Forest Hill Boulevard on Saturday morning, south of downtown West Palm Beach.
Waterspouts, lightning strikes and fires: Severe weather batters Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County
Severe storms hit the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County Friday, bringing waterspouts, lightning strikes, and fires.
Berger Wildfire grows to 1,500 acres in western Palm Beach County
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 1,500 acres and was 30% contained as of Friday evening, according to a report from the
Scattered afternoon storms return to South Florida, heat remains a concern
South Florida will see another typical summer weather day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms developing inland while heat and humidity continue to cr
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department firefighters rescue dog that fell into raw sewage lift station
A dog fell 10 to 12 feet into a lift station holding about 2 feet of raw sewage Thursday, prompting a Special Operations confined space rescue.
Flood Advisory in effect for St. Lucie County & Martin County until 8:15 p.m.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:15 PM THIS EVENING Flood Advisory in effect for St. Lucie County.(WPEC)* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expect
South Florida residents adjust diets amid E. coli, cyclospora outbreaks
Outbreaks linked to lettuce, including at Taco Bell locations, have prompted shoppers and diners in Palm Beach County to rethink what they eat.
Wellington teen says e-bike rider intentionally hit him during dangerous stunt near Lion Country Safari
A Wellington teen says a dirt bike rider intentionally struck him near Lion Country Safari. His family wants answers.
Orlando man arrested after Juno Beach child sex abuse investigation
An Orlando man is behind bars after he was accused of abusing two juveniles in Juno Beach over the course of several years.
West Palm Beach company offers guaranteed hurricane evacuation flights for $1,250 membership
Priority Evac sells memberships for guaranteed chartered flights out of Florida when a hurricane threatens. Here's how it works.
Man arrested for soliciting videos from minor, Boynton Beach police say there could be more victims
Boynton Beach police arrested a Boca Raton man for soliciting photos from a 14-year-old. Police believe there may be more victims.
West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System hosts resource fair at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee
The free resource fair connects veterans with VA healthcare, benefits, service dog and adoption programs, among other resources.
Plea offer rejected in case involving stolen Palm Beach County election encrypted USB key
A judge declined to accept a plea offer for John Domnick Panicci, who is accused of stealing an encrypted USB key from the Palm Beach County election office.
West Palm Beach rides next wave of growth with new luxury tower beside Brightline station
After years of planning, a highrise luxury apartment building beside the West Palm Beach Brightline Station is officially moving from blueprints to construction
U-Haul passenger allegedly tossed lit cigarette, leading police to find cocaine in shoe
A lit cigarette tossed from a U-Haul window during a Boynton Beach traffic stop led to a 63-year-old man's arrest on cocaine and drug paraphernalia charges.
Target theft suspect accused of stealing more than $2,700 through self-checkout scheme
A woman is accused of stealing more than $2,700 worth of merchandise from Target stores in Palm Beach County through a self-checkout "skip-scan" scheme.
Police: Boca man targeted '14-year-old' for foot videos after posting flyers near school
A Boca Raton man was arrested after Boynton Beach police said he tried to meet an undercover officer he believed was a 14-year-old child.
Boca Raton TLC Program turns summer into season of service for South Florida families
B’nai Torah Congregation’s TLC Program in Boca Raton invites South Florida families to volunteer through food, literacy, pantry and community projects.
Heat and strong thunderstorms expected across South Florida this afternoon
South Florida will contend with another day of dangerous heat before scattered thunderstorms develop later this afternoon and evening, with the greatest coverag
Flood Advisory for Palm Beach Co. through 12;30 a.m.
A Flood advisory has been issued for areas in Palm Beach County until 12:30 a.m. At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor
Palm Beach County commissioners reject Project Tango, but data center development still approved for site
Palm Beach County voted 5-1 to deny Project Tango, but a prior approval for 2M+ sq ft of data center and warehouse space remains.
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast needs community to foster, adopt pets during shelter renovation
The shelter is in phase 2 of construction and the noise is creating stressful conditions for animals still housed on site. The shelter needs fosters and adopters for 67 animals now.
Palm Beach County denies Project Tango expansion, but construction on Loxahatchee site continues
Palm Beach County commissioners denied an application to expand Project Tango into a large-scale AI data center, but construction on the site is still moving forward under approvals granted in 2016.
All lanes reopen after head-on crash in Martin County
Multiple agencies responded to a head-on collision in Martin County on Thursday afternoon.
Teen on e-scooter recovering from hit-and-run with e-dirtbike near Lion Country Safari
A Wellington teenager is recovering at home with a broken right foot and broken toes after he says he was the victim of a hit-and-run collision Tuesday, July 14
Some Lake Worth Beach home projects may no longer need building permits
Lake Worth Beach homeowners may qualify for new building permit exemptions under Florida law, but city approval is still required before work begins.
Man with prior arrests shot after allegedly pointing air gun at PBSO deputies
A Delray Beach man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he pointed what appeared to be a rifle at responding law enforcement.
New video, report detail 100 mph chase and foot arrest off Martin County 'death trap' road
New video shows a 100 mph chase through Martin County that ended after stop sticks disabled a Kia and deputies tackled the driver on foot.
Lanes reopen on I-95 North in Martin County after crash near Hobe Sound
A crash on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking all lanes on Thursday morning.
Connect with WPTV during our Let's Hear It meetup in Delray Beach on July 22
WPTV is connecting with you in your community! Come out and see us at our next Let's Hear It meet-up on Wednesday, July 22, in Delray Beach to share your story and tell us what's happening in your neighborhood.
South Florida drought monitor largely unchanged, worsens slightly inland
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows little change in drought conditions across Florida this week, with one notable exception in parts of S
Hop in, this ride is on the taxpayers: The cost of county commissioner transportation
Waste Watch: Palm Beach County commissioners face scrutiny over car allowances, county vehicles and sheriff-provided transportation funded by taxpayers.
Dangerous heat continues across South Florida with only scattered afternoon storms
South Florida is heading into another active summer weather day, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, frequent lightning,
Relief sweeps through community after Palm Beach County denies Project Tango AI data center
Palm Beach County commissioners denied Project Tango without prejudice, bringing relief to opponents after months of community organizing and public hearings.
Man hospitalized in deputy-involved shooting after raising shotgun at law enforcement
A man was shot in a deputy-involved shooting after authorities said he pointed a shotgun at Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies conducting a welfare check.
Palm Beach County commissioners reject Project Tango AI data center after more than 12 hours of debate
Palm Beach County commissioners denied Project Tango, a proposed hyperscale AI data center near Arden, without prejudice after more than 12 hours of debate.