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Amendment 3 may have major impact on businesses in Palm Beach County
Voters in Florida spoke loudly about Amendment 3 on Election Day - with 62% voting for it to pass.
Waldron defeats Baxter in Palm Beach County District 6 race
Sara Baxter and Katherine Waldron are competing for Palm Beach County Commission District 6, where growth, taxes and development are key issues.
Palm Beach County voters approve parks, library bonds and school tax renewal
Palm Beach County voters approved three local ballot measures, OK'ing bonds for parks and libraries and renewing a property tax that supports public schools....
Yvette Drucker defeats suspended clerk Mike Caruso in Palm Beach County clerk race
Suspended clerk Mike Caruso remains on the ballot against Boca Raton Councilmember Yvette Drucker in Palm Beach County’s clerk and comptroller race.
Riviera Beach overwhelmed by historic flooding as mayor warns recovery could take months
Widespread flooding has left Riviera Beach neighborhoods underwater, residents trapped in their homes and critical infrastructure overwhelmed, as city officials...
See updated polling locations due to severe weather across South Florida
Inclement weather and severe flooding across South Florida could be affecting polling locations for Tuesday’s midterm elections.
President says he 'came as Donald Trump' to Mar-a-Lago jungle-themed Halloween bash
The extravagant celebration came just three days before the midterm elections.
Security heightened around Mar-a-Lago as Trump returns to Palm Beach ahead of Election Day
The added security around Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach is hard to miss."You can see more government people, security people, definitely more than before," said Raj...
Florida District 22 candidates Casey Askar, Pia Dandiya clash over affordability
A newly redrawn congressional district stretching across South Florida is setting up a battle between two candidates with sharply different ideas about how to make life more affordable for Floridians....
Palm Tran offering free rides to the polls on Election Day for Palm Beach County voters
Riders heading to or from a polling place can ride free across Palm Tran's Fixed Route, Palm Tran Connection, and Go Glades services on Tuesday, Nov. 3....
Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds makes pit stop Boca Raton for bus tour
Byron Donalds urged Boca Raton voters to turn out Nov. 3 as he criticized David Jolly at a campaign stop.
Early voting ends this weekend across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Early voting ends Oct. 31 in four area counties and Nov. 1 in Palm Beach County. Here’s what to know before Election Day.
Martin County puts brakes on new large data centers for one year
Martin County commissioners voted to temporarily halt new applications for large data centers in unincorporated areas of the county for one year on Tuesday.The...
Martin County approves 1-year pause on new data center development
By a 4-0 vote, commissioners in Martin County on Tuesday unanimously passed a one-year moratorium on data centers as county leaders consider how to handle future development of the facilities....
IRSC trustees delay decision on cutting decorated swimming and diving program
Indian River State College trustees are set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a plan to eliminate the college's swimming and diving program.
Dishin' it out: Which Chinese restaurant is the best? Vote for your favorite
From Vero Beach to Boca Raton, five restaurants are in the running for the title of the best Chinese restaurant in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast....
Senate hopeful Angie Nixon to rally voters in Riviera Beach with mayor
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon is set to meet voters in Riviera Beach Monday evening alongside Mayor Douglas Lawson.The two will hold a Get Out and Vote rall...
Could long fingernails, large fingers impact your vote?
Palm Beach County election officials are urging voters to double-check their ballots after some early voters raised concerns about selections they say did not register the way they intended on ExpressVote ballot-marking devices....
St. Lucie County partners with Treasure Coast Food Bank for community food drive
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners is partnering with the Treasure Coast Food Bank for a county-wide food drive Oct. 26 through Nov. 20....
Touchscreen trouble? A tip for Palm Beach County’s ADA-compliant voting devices
Palm Beach County uses ExpressVote devices during early voting. Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link says a stylus can help voters having trouble with the touchscreen....
Conflict of interest? Palm Beach County reconsiders data center consultant
Palm Beach County commissioners are reconsidering who should help craft new data center regulations, while also moving toward a community task force to give residents a greater role in the process....
Palm Beach County officials vote not to hire data center consultant, for now
Palm Beach Commissioners have decided, at least for now, not to hire a consultant to advise them on the impact of having a data center in the county.
Erika Donalds campaigns in Palm Beach County, addresses Trump factor in governor's race
Erika Donalds, the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, knocked on doors and handed out campaign literature in Palm Beach County on Wednesd...
Teachers in Palm Beach County worry voter confusion over a ballot referendum could lead to sizeable pay cut
In less than two weeks, voters in several school districts in Florida will decide whether to renew a local $1 million property tax referendum that is directly tied to teacher pay....
Jared Moskowitz, Scott Singer discuss Israel, economy in Boca Raton congressional forum
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Republican former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer faced off in Boca Raton as the race for Florida's 25th Congressional District enters its final stretch....
Candidates in Florida's District 25 clash on key issues during forum with Jewish residents
Candidates running in Florida’s newly redrawn 25th Congressional District squared off Tuesday night in Boca Raton, discussing everything from Israel and antisem...
Palm Beach County moves forward with e-bike, scooter regulations amid safety concerns
Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously advanced a new ordinance that would establish speed limits, age restrictions and enforcement rules for e-bikes and electric scooters, citing hundreds of injuries and concerns about safety....
Cross the street, different rules? Palm Beach County advances e-bike limits
Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 Tuesday to advance an ordinance establishing age, identification and speed requirements for e-bikes.
Audit finds Palm Beach County paid $900K early in PBSO headquarters renovation
Palm Beach County paid more than $900,000 for work on the sheriff’s headquarters renovation before county commissioners formally approved the change orders, acc...
Early voting begins in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast ahead of 2026 general election
Early voting begins Monday across Palm Beach County and parts of the Treasure Coast, giving voters a chance to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov election....
Pres. Trump endorses Netanyahu during Palm Beach visit, calls him 'Partner for Peace'
President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection Sunday while in Palm Beach, also defending his yet-to-be-detailed decis...
President Trump returns to Palm Beach as midterm elections approach
President Donald Trump returned to Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago as Republicans campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Palm Beach County 'No Kings' rally urges early voting
Protesters gathered in Palm Beach County as part of a nationwide “No Kings” day of action, with local organizers putting a focus on encouraging people to vote early ahead of the November midterm elections....
How to report voting problems in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Voters who encounter problems at a polling location should notify election officials immediately. Many concerns can be resolved by speaking with polling-place staff....
Palm Beach County launches new voter app ahead of 2026 General Election
Palm Beach County voters now have a new way to check their voter information, find voting locations and track vote-by-mail ballots ahead of the 2026 General Election....
What's on my ballot? Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast Voter Guide 2026
Here's what voters in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast can expect to see on the 2026 ballot.
Martin County commissioners unanimously move forward with 1-year moratorium on data centers
Martin County commissioners voted Tuesday unanimously to move forward with a one-year moratorium on data centers as county leaders consider how to handle future development of the facilities....
Martin County advances proposed data center moratorium
Martin County commissioners are moving forward with a proposed one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers, giving the county more time to study their poten...
Palm Beach County officials explain what's driving Florida property tax increases ahead of Amendment 3 vote
The WPTV Town Hall on Amendment 3 has led to some more questions about the referendum facing voters on raising the Homestead Exemption to lower property taxes and reduce revenue for cities and counties....
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov receives key to the city of Boca Raton from Mayor Thompson
Florida Panthers Captain Alexander Barkov received the Key to the City of Boca Raton at a ceremony Thursday afternoon.
Trump touts West Palm golf club as possible Camp David-style retreat for future presidents
Trump backed a plan to make his West Palm Beach golf club a presidential retreat, but Palm Beach County commissioners still must approve the land deal....
Palm Beach County voters weigh pros and cons of Amendment 3 at WPTV town hall
As Florida voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3, residents, elected officials and policy experts gathered in Palm Beach County to discuss how the proposed constitutional amendment could affect homeowners, local governments and public services....