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Jupiter renter’s car towed after HOA changes parking rules; family says they were never notified
A Jupiter, Florida, renter was forced to pay over $150 after an HOA towed her car without notice. Learn your rights as a tenant in an HOA community.
Man accused of stealing nearly $4K in baby formula from Palm Beach County Publix stores
A man is accused of trying to steal nearly $4,000 worth of baby food from multiple Publixs' only a month apart.
Palm Beach County scraps proposed beach parking fees after pushback
After months of debate, public pushback and questions about whether free parking at additional county beaches, Palm Beach County officials now say those proposed fees have been removed from the county's fiscal year 2027 budget....
300 rodent droppings at pizzeria; chef 'wiped mouth' handled food: 6 restaurants shut
Six South Florida restaurants were ordered shut after inspections found rodent droppings, unsafe food handling and other violations that posed health risks....
Palm Beach County ordinance would raise breeder fees, require inspections for hobby breeders
Palm Beach County is weighing stricter pet rules, including mandatory breeder inspections and higher fees.
First Border Collies adopted after Palm City hoarding rescue, Humane Society says
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has begun placing border collies rescued from a Palm City hoarding case into carefully screened homes.
Finding work in South Florida: Job seekers and experts weigh in on a cooling job market
Experts say a skills mismatch is widening the gap between job seekers and employers in Palm Beach County, where 36,000 are unemployed.
Woman facing 72 charges in Palm City hoarding case pleads not guilty after surrendering dogs
Paige O'Donnell has surrendered 36 Border Collies rescued from her Palm City home and pleaded not guilty to 72 charges in what the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast calls its worst-ever animal hoarding case....
AI and a shifting job market: What the next decade may hold for younger workers in South Florida
New federal data flags 40-plus jobs AI could impact. In South Florida, healthcare leads projected growth as unemployment ticks above the national average....
Flavor South Florida returns with dining deals at more than 100 restaurants from Boca Raton to Port St. Lucie
Flavor South Florida returns in September with prix fixe menus at more than 100 restaurants from Boca Raton to Port St. Lucie.
'Rodent droppings on clean plates,' temperature abuses: 7 South Florida restaurants shut
Seven South Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings, unsafe food temperatures and other violations....
Gail Giustino pleads no contest in Martin County's worst animal hoarding case
Gail Giustino pleaded no contest to 2 animal abuse charges in what officials call Martin County's worst hoarding case.
Mail carrier gets 2 years of probation, animal ban in Martin County hoarding case
Gail Giustino received two years’ probation and an animal-contact ban after pleading no contest in Martin County’s major animal hoarding case.
Palm Beach County could be next local government to temporarily ban data centers
Palm Beach County officials may soon decide to implement a yearlong moratorium on large-scale data center developments in the county.
36 rescued border collies available for adoption Sept. 1 after Palm City hoarding investigation
Adoption applications for 36 rescued Border Collies open Sept. 1 at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City, Florida.
Palm Beach Shores seeks review of 25-story project near Blue Heron Bridge
Palm Beach Shores leaders are raising concerns about the proposed 25-story development near the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail.
South Florida's neighborhood restaurants are disappearing. Some owners are fighting back
Pigsty BBQ's closure and reinvention reflects a growing crisis for independent restaurants across Palm Beach County and South Florida
70 rodent droppings, roach excrement & a nose-wiping employee: 10 S. Fla. restaurants shut
Ten South Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after state inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings and other health violations.
Paige O'Donnell relinquishes 36 Border Collies rescued from Palm City hoarding case
The 36 rescued Border Collies can now be adopted or fostered once they are healthy enough, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast says.
Rising rents threaten small businesses along Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue
Residents and business owners in Delray Beach say rising rents are pushing small businesses off Atlantic Avenue.
Jupiter Narrows restoration project breaks ground after decades of erosion
A major effort to reverse decades of erosion and restore three mangrove islands in the Jupiter Narrows broke ground Wednesday in Tequesta.
Florida prosecutors, sheriffs back federal bills targeting animal fighting and trafficking
Recent animal hoarding cases on the Treasure Coast have renewed concerns about animal cruelty.
Riviera Beach commissioner asks CRA to pay legal fees tied to federal subpoena
Riviera Beach Commissioner Shirley Lanier is asking the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency to pay her legal fees connected to a federal subpoena, revealing n...
Palm Beach County community rallies to support Colombia earthquake victims
Local businesses and residents in Palm Beach County are collecting supplies and raising money for victims of the Colombia earthquake, which has killed 181 people....
West Palm Beach residents push to pause major development, demand community voice in city's future
West Palm Beach residents want a development pause, infrastructure study and community listening sessions to shape the city's future growth.
Florida lawmaker pushes for breeder registry after Martin County animal hoarding case
Sate Rep. Meg Weinberger wants mandatory dog breeder registry after 36 Border Collies rescued from Palm City home in worst case Humane Society has seen....
Palm Beach County battles Texas, Tennessee for corporate headquarters in high-stakes economic competition
Palm Beach County's top economic development official warns the region must compete harder with Texas, Tennessee and Virginia for high-paying corporate jobs....
Border Collie Society of America condemns neglect in Palm City hoarding case, donates $1,000 to organization
The Border Collie Society of America condemned the neglect of 36 dogs found in Palm City, and donated $1,000 to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast as part of the rescue effort....
Palm Beach County restaurants launch donation drive for Colombia earthquake victims
Several Colombian-owned restaurants across Palm Beach County are turning into donation centers as the local community comes together to help families affected....
Martin County animal hoarding cases highlight gaps in Florida's animal cruelty laws
Two Martin County animal hoarding cases three weeks apart are fueling calls for tougher Florida laws on animal cruelty and hoarding.
Dog owner faces 72 charges in what Humane Society calls the worst animal hoarding case it has ever seen
Staff at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) in Palm City are in the midst of an arduous process: medically grooming, bathing and examining 36 Border Collies brought to them Monday....
Senate Bill 686 allows agricultural enclave development; Martin County reviews first proposal
Martin County is reviewing its first agricultural enclave proposal under a new state law that could transform farmland across the region.
Florida homeowners with 15-year-old roofs could see insurance options shrink
A West Palm Beach homeowner is replacing a roof he believes could last another five to 10 years after his insurance company told him it was too old.
Naked Farmer bringing fresh, local flavor to Tanger Outlets this winter
A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Florida’s farms to the dinner table — and it’s setting up shop for the first time in Palm Beach County.Naked Farmer is c...
Homeowner in custody after 36 Border Collies found in Palm City hoarding case
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a suspected animal hoarding case in Palm City, where teams were working to remove multiple border collies fr...
36 dogs rescued after WPTV investigation into suspected animal hoarding at Martin County home
A sheriff's office spokesperson told WPTV that officials are at the 1245 block of SW Alligator Street to conduct the warrant
Singer Island residents, businesses frustrated over Riviera Beach paid parking program
Residents and business owners on Singer Island are speaking out against Riviera Beach's parking fee program, and they're frustrated that the city canceled a discussion about their concerns Wednesday....