The 94-year-old man told WPBF 25 News that a stranger punched him in the face while he was riding his scooter to church Sunday morning. The Stuart Police Department is now investigating.
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Three commanders sidelined for 19 months in a double-dipping case are now being interviewed by investigators after a lawsuit that stalled the case was dismissed.
The family of a Palm Beach County musician has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the maker of a kratom-based drink, claiming the product played a role in his death.
The 94-year-old man told WPBF 25 News that a stranger punched him in the face while he was riding his scooter to church Sunday morning. The Stuart Police Department is now investigating.
Palm Beach County officials are studying the potential financial impact of a proposed Florida property tax reform plan, which will appear on the November ballot.
A pregnant Boynton Beach mom of two faces eviction and homelessness after a financial crisis. Local nonprofits are stepping in to help.
Jupiter Island leaders say they are "pretty well covered" for future storms following a new vulnerability assessment by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The Lion & Eagle English Pub in Boca Raton transforms into South Florida's premier World Cup destination, drawing soccer fans from Hollywood to Jupiter for matches.
A 24-year-old Lantana man faces charges of attempted murder after a shooting at a Boca Raton restaurant left two people injured, one critically.
A West Palm Beach man was arrested and charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of a March crash that injured five people.
A South Florida woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she sent repeated death threats and harassing messages to a man and his girlfriend over several years.
Drier air will mix into the area today.
The Palm Beach County zoning commission on Thursday voted to recommend denial for Calvary Church to build a private school in Jupiter Farms.
The Palm Beach County school board plans to send a letter seeking more information about the proposed AI data center, Project Tango, near Saddle View Elementary School.
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue conducted a trench rescue near the Hunters Run community Thursday morning, after a construction accident.
Investigators said Christian Ippolito, 24, was arrested after shooting two victims in front of The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails at 187 Southeast Mizner Boulevard on May 25
Investigators in Stuart say an air conditioning company employee used an 87-year-old customer's personal information to make a $3,000 down payment on a vehicle.
Runners of all levels gathered at Celis Run Club's weekly 5K in Downtown West Palm Beach to mark Global Running Day despite earlier rain.
The Palm Beach County School Board is speaking out for the first time on Project Tango — the proposed hyperscale AI data center that could be built next to Arden and Saddle View Elementary School.
A Boca Raton widow is suing her condo association, claiming they have blocked every attempt to sell her unit for years.
Jupiter opens Fire Station 10 ahead of its historic fall launch of Jupiter Fire Rescue, its own municipal fire service.
Assistant Chief of Police Nicholas R. Augustine of the Montgomery County Department of Police in Maryland, and Chief of Police Jarad L. Phelps of Jacksonville, North Carolina are the two finalists.
Paddlers launch from Bimini to Lake Worth Beach June 13 in the 80-mile Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, benefiting Piper’s Angels Foundation.
Broadway’s "Beetlejuice" brings laughs, surprises, and heart to West Palm Beach from June 2 through June 7. Safest tickets at kravis.org.
The Bobcats are back in summer workouts with a focused mindset after a 5-5 season and a new full year under head coach Collin O'Neil.
Delray Beach is providing free parking in city lots and garages every Wednesday this summer to make downtown more accessible for residents and visitors.
Rain and storms will stream into South Florida throughout the day.
Greenacres city leaders are warning residents that a property tax proposal being discussed in Tallahassee could reduce a major source of local government funding and eventually affect city services.
Team England began their World Cup preparations with their first training session in Palm Beach Gardens, as players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham took to the field.
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control just launched its "Doggie Daycation" program.
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James has appointed Jade Greene, the city's director of housing and community development, as the new LGBTQ liaison to foster communication and connect the community with city resources.
A confidential settlement stopped the sheriff’s sale of two Clematis Street properties connected to Roxy’s Pub, but court records show a separate lender foreclosure lawsuit is still moving forward.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast Tuesday afternoon, with potential for strong winds and hail.
Boca Raton's mayor says a plan to increase the homestead exemption could cost the city millions, potentially forcing cuts to parks, police, fire, and sanitation services.
A new Project Tango proposal could skip public hearings and set a precedent for data centers across Palm Beach County.
A severe thunderstorm warning prompted widespread damage reports across Palm Beach County Tuesday evening, with viewers sending in videos showing the aftermath.
Activists rallied in Martin County after a federal council voted to reopen the rare Oculina Bank coral reef to shrimp trawling.
A 17-year-old passenger died Tuesday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash on Summit Boulevard near West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Free lunches and snacks for children are now available at Palm Beach County library branches, with the program running until July 24.
The future of Palm Beach County’s public transportation system Palm Tran is hanging in the balance, with voters set to decide on property taxes this November.
Lake Worth Beach is poised to become the latest municipality in Palm Beach County to adopt new regulations aimed at addressing concerns over electric bikes and other micromobility devices.
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