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Boynton Beach woman accused of attacking man with brick over loose pet snakes
A Boynton Beach woman is accused of striking a friend in the face with a brick and smashing his cellphone after an argument over her loose pet snakes.
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Miller says America wouldn't exist without Trump, pledges 'total devotion' at Mar-a-Lago
Fresh off his promotion to White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller declared that America would not exist without President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Friday...
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Woman accused of inventing newborn baby to scam two West Palm Beach adoption agencies
A West Palm Beach woman is accused of inventing a newborn baby to trick two adoption agencies into providing financial assistance, police say.According to a pro...
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Man arrested at Boca Raton Yard House after alleged trespass, resisting police
A man is accused of resisting arrest after trespassing at a Yard House restaurant in Boca Raton, according to the Boca Raton Police Department.BRPD says that T...
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A quiet start to the week, then rain chances and cooler air may return
After a mostly sunny weekend, the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast are in for several quiet days.Rain chances may increase by midweek, followed by a possible fr...
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PBSO shares recovery update, photos as deputies aid businesses after Learjet crash
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office shared photos and provided and update on Friday from their recovery efforts as they continue to investigate the tragic Le...
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Boynton Beach police seek driver who ran over, killed 6-month-old puppy
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver after a 6-month-old dog was found dead in a Boynton Beach parking lot earlier this week.
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2 right lanes blocked after major I-95 South crash near Exit 63 in Palm Beach County
A major crash on I-95 South in Palm Beach County is causing significant lane closures, according to Florida 511.511 says that a major crash occurred just after...
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Video shows stolen Lexus going airborne before crash at Riviera Beach business
The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to an alleged carjacking early Friday morning.WPBPD says they were called to a report of a carjacking near the 5...
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Apple AirTag in stolen toolbox leads West Palm Beach police to arrest suspect
An Apple AirTag inside of a stolen toolbox led authorities to a man accused of stealing it, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.WPBPD says Claren...
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Trailside flooding threatens cattle and renews calls for drainage fix in Martin County
Floodwaters have covered much of a Stuart farm’s pastures, forcing its Florida Cracker cattle onto higher ground; residents seek answers about a drainage break....
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South Florida's top federal prosecutor resigns from Justice Department
Jason Reding Quiñones’ departure comes as his office has been overseeing a Justice Department investigation into alleged efforts to undermine President Trump....
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Grease-hauling truck flips on Florida's Turnpike, causing major traffic backups
A truck hauling used cooking grease overturned on Florida's Turnpike near Delray Beach on Friday, while a separate nearby crash sent two people to a trauma cent...
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St. Lucie County offers food assistance to flood-affected residents
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Treasure Coast Food Bank and the county Emergency Operations Center.
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Strong El Niño could bring wetter winter, increased flood and severe weather risk to South Florida
With a very strong El Niño event in the Pacific, the U.S. weather pattern is significantly impacted, especially in winter. Historically, El Niño brings stormier weather for the southern United States, including Florida....
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Boynton Beach police seek driver after puppy run over, killed in parking lot
Boynton Beach police are asking for help identifying the driver of a dark-colored sedan after a 6-month-old puppy was found dead in a parking lot.
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TikTok meetup allegedly leads to sexual battery, man impregnating child under 16
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Palm Beach County on charges of sexual battery and impregnating a child under 16, according to a probable-cause affidavit fro...
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Indian River County deputies tussle with alligator displaced by heavy flooding
Recent flooding has displaced residents and wildlife, with animals appearing in unfamiliar areas.
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B’nai torah congregation to host mitzvah day in boca raton
B’nai Torah Congregation will host its annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, Nov. 8, bringing together more than 20 local organizations.
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'She was extraordinary': Father remembers Nathalia Filgueiras after deadly jet crash
The 20-year-old was among nine people killed Sunday when a Learjet crashed onto a South Florida roadway.
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'I miss him': Friends mourn Boca Raton teen killed in e-bike crash
Friends of 18-year-old Kenneth “Kenny” Donahue are mourning the Spanish River High School senior after he was killed in an e-bike crash on West Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton....
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Three-vehicle crash shuts down all I-95 northbound lanes in Martin County
A three-vehicle crash in Martin County has caused a major shutdown of I-95 Northbound, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.MCSO says all northbound...
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Palm Beach County flooding prompts questions about drainage, development and emergency response
WPTV is working to get answers about how Palm Beach County leaders are responding to historic rainfall that has left neighborhoods underwater, stranded drivers and forced dozens of rescues....
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Flooding hits farms, nurseries hard in Martin and Palm Beach counties
Days after heavy rain moved through the area, floodwaters are still creating problems for local farms and nurseries, forcing some to close to visitors and adding to months of weather-related challenges....
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Police ask public to help locate missing Delray Beach man last seen Wednesday night
The Delray Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 62-year-old man.DBPD says that they are searching for Toni Martinez, 62. M...
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No-swim, irrigation advisories issued after wastewater spills along Flagler Drive
Florida health officials are warning people to avoid swimming and irrigation from several waterways in Palm Beach County after wastewater spills raised concerns...
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Arrest made after alleged armed robbery, kidnapping at Lake Worth Beach Airbnb
A man is accused of armed robbery and kidnapping at an Airbnb in Lake Worth Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.PBSO says that Eric Matth...
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Schools in St. Lucie, Indian River counties to remain closed Friday due to flooding
Public schools in St. Lucie and Indian River counties will remain closed Friday, Nov. 6, as flooding continues to make some roads, bus stops and school campuses difficult or unsafe to access....
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Democrat Elizabeth Holmes defeats 'MAGA Meg’ Weinberger in Palm Beach County
Public school teacher Elizabeth Holmes campaigned on affordability and education before defeating state Rep. Meg Weinberger in Florida House District 94....
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Sinkhole shuts Blue Heron Blvd in Riviera Beach; crews replace rain-damaged pipes
It appears a traffic situation in Riviera Beach that turned into a nightmare for numerous drivers is getting a little better.
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St. Lucie, Indian River County schools to remain closed Friday
Public schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Friday, Nov. 6, with both districts planning to reopen Monday, Nov. 9, as flooding cont...
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Teenager released on $5,000 bond after damaging golf course and driving into pond
A Pompano Beach teenager accused in a crash at Kings Point golf course in Delray Beach has been released from jail on a $5,000 bond as the case moves forward....
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Water in the gas: Pumps shut off, driver reports costly repairs after South Florida floods
Across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, drivers are raising concerns about another way water could reach their vehicles: through the gas they buy....
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Dashcam shows family narrowly avoiding semi after deadly SW Warfield Boulevard crash
A West Palm Beach man is dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a semi-trailer that was blocking part of SW Warfield Boulevard in Martin County....
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New Boca Raton school zone speed cameras start Monday, bringing citywide total to 6
Starting Monday, Nov. 9, the City of Boca Raton is expanding its School Zone Safety Program by adding speed cameras to three more school zones, affecting drivers passing four schools....
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Palm Beach County crews evacuate 71 people from flooded Riviera Beach neighborhoods
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue says its swiftwater team evacuated 71 people and nine pets from flooded Riviera Beach neighborhoods during a 24-hour response....