Crash on I-95 South in West Palm Beach blocks lane, causes 2-mile backup
A crash on I-95 South in Palm Beach County Friday morning blocked the right lane and caused a two-mile traffic backup during the morning commute.
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Boynton Beach halts plans for police training center following resident opposition
Hundreds of residents in the Golfview neighborhood successfully pushed city officials to pause the development of a nearly 8-acre public safety complex, which included a proposed 12-lane shooting range....
Motorcyclist, e-bike rider hospitalized in separate Palm Beach County crashes
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue had a busy hour Thursday evening, responding to back-to-back crashes involving a motorcycle and an e-bike.
Costco closes after electrical fire, Stuart police say
A Costco in Stuart was forced to close Thursday afternoon after an electrical fire, the Stuart Police Department says.
Costco reopens following electrical fire at Martin County location
An electrical fire forced the closure of the Costco on Kanner Highway on Thursday.
Second Palm Beach County welfare check in weeks ends in deputy gunfire
A welfare check ended in deadly gunfire for the second time in weeks in Palm Beach County. Experts explain why these calls can be so unpredictable.
West Palm Beach man accused of armed burglary, kidnapping in custody dispute
A West Palm Beach man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he forced his way into a home, assaulted a woman and carried a child from the residence....
Woman found dead 2 miles off Boca Raton coast went to prison for killing her mother back in 2014
Police identified Patricia Brennan, 63, as the woman found dead 2 miles off the Boca Raton coast Tuesday morning
South Florida drought largely unchanged despite another week of rain
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows little change across South Florida this week, despite another round of widespread summertime thunderstorms.Most of the reg...
Boat on dock lift catches fire in Stuart; firefighters quickly contain flames
Firefighters quickly extinguished a boat fire Wednesday afternoon at a home in Stuart, preventing the flames from spreading, officials said.
Storm chances increase Friday before typical summer pattern returns
South Florida will see another round of scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms today, with the greatest coverage focused over the interior.
Deputies fatally shoot 18-year-old during violent confrontation with father, PBSO says
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deputy-invovled shooting that occurred on Wednesday night.
Community support grows for son of PBSO employee after Port St. Lucie murder-suicide
Friends, family members and strangers across South Florida are coming together to support a Palm Beach County firefighter-paramedic who lost both of his parents...
Airborne SUV crash among 4 DUI arrests in Martin County in 3 days
Four DUI suspects were arrested in Martin County this week, including one driver whose car went airborne before crashing onto a railroad crossing.
Alleged drunk driver crashes into guardrail on I-95, abandons vehicle in center lane
An alleged drunk driver crashed his car on I-95 and left his wrecked vehicle in the center lane on Wednesday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office....
Gotta catch ’em all? Martin County sheriff warns of $1,200 in counterfeit Pokémon cards
Two Martin County residents lost more than $1,200 buying counterfeit Pokémon cards, prompting a warning from the sheriff’s office.
Man arrested in fatal July PBG crash, accused of driving recklessly near 100 mph
A man has been taking into custody for a vehicular homicide that occurred last month, according to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department.
Driver going 100 mph on Palm Beach Gardens roadway faces vehicular homicide charge
Akash Das, 29, is accused of driving over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone leading to a deadly four-vehicle crash on July 9
Crash causes morning commute delays on I-95 NB near Palm Beach Gardens
A crash on the northbound I-95 exit ramp is blocking lanes and slowing the morning commute near Palm Beach Gardens.
Daily thunderstorms continue as heat and humidity grip South Florida
South Florida will remain locked in a typical August weather pattern today, with scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and increasing b...
Florida man sentenced to 26 years after shooting woman, armed kidnapping rideshare driver
A South Florida man was sentenced to more than 26 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he shot a woman multiple times and forced a rideshare driver....
West Palm Beach holds National Night Out to strengthen police-community ties
Police Chief Tony Araujo said events like these are essential to building trust and giving residents a direct line to the department.
Elderly woman dies days after crashing into garbage truck, 2 mailboxes: PBSO
An elderly woman is dead after she crashed into the back of a garbage truck in mid July.According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office...
3 people arrested for DUI, 1 causes vehicle to go airborne, crash into train tracks: MCSO
The Martin County Sheriff's Office had a busy Monday night with three separate DUI arrests.
Storms across the area bring heavy rain and the risk of flooding
A Flood Advisory is in effect for Martin County until 6:30 p.m.
Jupiter police launch free online e-bike safety course ahead of back-to-school season
Jupiter police launched a free online e-bike safety course open to all ages, with gift card raffles for those who finish by Sept. 15.
Authorities investigating after body found in ocean off coast of Boca Raton
A boater reported the body just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Boca Raton police say. The Boca Raton Police Marine Unit, fire rescue and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating....
Authorities investigating after woman's body found in ocean off coast of Boca Raton
A boater reported the body just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Boca Raton police say. The Boca Raton Police Marine Unit, fire rescue and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating....
Crash report sheds new light on crash that killed high school senior
A Stuart teenager was hours away from graduation when his life was cut short. Now, a new crash report reveals what investigators know and what remains....
Body found in ocean off Boca Raton coast, investigation underway
Police say a boater found a woman's body in the ocean just off the coast of Boca Raton Tuesday morning, prompting a response from several agencies.
Boca Raton set to hold community sessions on new police headquarters plans
Boca Raton city staff are proposing two options for a new police headquarters after voters rejected a $175 million bond proposal in March.
New details: PSL murder-suicide victim was a PBSO 911 dispatcher; killer used AR rifle
A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office communications officer was killed by her longtime partner after ending their relationship, police said.
Honduran national convicted in South Florida firearms-trafficking operation
A federal jury convicted a Honduran national for trafficking firearms from South Florida to Honduras through straw purchases.
Toddler, 3, dies days after toy kitchen incident at babysitter’s Boynton Beach home
A 3-year-old died days after becoming trapped in a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter’s Boynton Beach home, police said.
Girl, 3, dies days after toy kitchen incident at babysitter's Boynton Beach home
A 3-year-old girl died days after becoming trapped in a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter’s Boynton Beach home, police said.
Man dead, multiple injured in late-night I-95 crash in Riviera Beach
A West Palm Beach man died after a three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach shut down northbound lanes for more than four hours.
28-year-old West Palm Beach man killed in chain-reaction I-95 crash
A 28-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Sunday night in a chain reaction crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach.
Two dead, two hospitalized after three-vehicle crash with semi-truck in western PBC
Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in western Palm Beach County on Saturday, according t...
Crash blocks two left lanes on southbound I-95 near Forest Hill Boulevard
A crash on southbound I-95 near Forest Hill Boulevard in Palm Beach County is blocking two left lanes Sunday afternoon.
55-year-old woman with dementia found safe in Boynton Beach, police say
Palm Springs police are searching for Claudia Cole, 55, who was last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. She may have traveled to Boynton Beach.
2 adults displaced after West Palm Beach house fire, Red Cross provides assistance
Two adults were displaced after a house fire on Cayman Circle West in West Palm Beach on Saturday.The American Red Cross said its Disaster Action Team responded...
West Palm Beach man arrested after striking deputy's motorcycle, threatening to kill officers in Islamorada
A West Palm Beach man was arrested Saturday after striking an off-duty deputy's motorcycle and threatening to kill officers in Islamorada.
Slow-moving storms raise flooding threat across South Florida
Update: A Flood Advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County until 2:00 p.m.South Florida is in for another active weather day as deep tropical moisture combines...
West Palm Beach woman arrested 7 months after deadly Jog Road hit-and-run
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested on Friday over 7 months after a deadly hit-and-run collision at a busy intersection.
Southbound Turnpike crash in Boca Raton snarls traffic amid heavy rain
A crash on southbound Florida's Turnpike is causing lane closures and traffic in Boca Raton.
Riviera Beach man's deadly I-95 crash as teen resurfaces after super speeder traffic stop
A high school field trip turned tragic when a teen driver allegedly caused a deadly I-95 crash. Nearly 3 years later, FHP says a 110 mph stop led to his arrest....
Heat and flooding concerns grow as slow-moving storms develop in South Florida
South Florida will face a combination of dangerous heat and slow-moving thunderstorms today, with the greatest concern for localized flooding across the east co...
'Loved beyond words': Family remembers transgender woman killed in Belle Glade shooting
A Palm Beach County family is mourning the death of their daughter who fatally shot in Belle Glade earlier this month.
Mother and daughter accused of filing false police report in Lake Worth Beach
A Lake Worth Beach woman and her mother are accused of filing a false police report, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of assaulting police officer, stabbing another man at a camper home
A Loxahatchee man is accused of stabbing a man, and assaulting a police officer, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman who suffered brain injury in crash gets job as an engineer with defense contractor
Eight years after a crash left her in a coma, a Delray Beach woman is starting a mechanical engineering job at Northrop Grumman.
Man accused of 3 attacks within minutes near Publix, Chili's near Delray Beach
Delray Beach police say a man threatened or attacked three victims within about 15 minutes near Publix and Chili’s before his Boca Raton arrest.
WPB police commanders manipulated scheduling system, IA report finds
A 72-page internal affairs report found six West Palm Beach police commanders used a scheduling loophole tied to 155 overlapping paid assignments.
Chief: Five West Palm Beach police leaders fired following 'double-dipping' probe
West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo fired five command-level officers after a nearly two-year investigation into pay and supervision practices.
WATCH: West Palm Beach police to address firing of captains in overtime scheme
The West Palm Beach Police Department is holding a press conference Friday morning regarding the firing of three captains in an alleged "double dipping" scheme...
West Palm Beach police chief fires 5 command officers after nearly 2-year overtime misconduct probe
West Palm Beach's police chief fired 5 command officers after a nearly 2-year probe into overtime misconduct and double dipping
Heat advisory continues as scattered storms remain focused near Lake Okeechobee
Dangerous heat will once again be the primary weather concern across South Florida today, while only isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected during the...
Man dubbed 'Tequila Bandit' accused of liquor theft, later arrested for DUI
A man dubbed the "Tequila Bandit" by the Martin County Sheriff's Office was arrested.
All crossings reopen after freight train crashes into SUV in Delray Beach
All crossing have reopened have a freight train struck an SUV on Thursday.
3 West Palm Beach police captains fired after 'double-dipping' investigation
Three West Palm Beach police captains have been terminated following pre-disciplinary hearings tied to an internal investigation into alleged "double-dipping,"...
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