Boca Raton police crack down on dangerous e-bike riders after 51 calls this year
Boca Raton police respond to 51 e-bike safety calls, step up enforcement with citations and arrests. New state legislation pending for micromobility r...
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First responders compete in Palm Beach County
Firefighters and EMS officials are participating in a competition at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, simulating real-life, intense scenarios.
Race to close Florida's weather radar 'gaps' before hurricane season puts hundreds at risk
A low-level radar blind spot stretching across Palm Beach County and southern Martin County could delay life-saving weather alerts, according to exper...
'Emergency' rail repairs force 8-hour overnight closure of major West Palm Beach intersection this weekend
Drivers in West Palm Beach should be aware that a major intersection in the city is scheduled to be closed this upcoming weekend for about eight hours...
Turnpike North in Palm Beach County reopens after crash with injuries
All lanes of Florida's Turnpike North in Palm Beach County are shut down between the Okeechobee Boulevard exit and the Bee Line Highway exit due to a ...
2 PBSO deputies, 1 sergeant arrested on fraud, battery, kidnapping charges
Three Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office employees arrested on fraud and battery charges, now on administrative leave with pay.
Jupiter Town Council votes on funding resolution for town's first-ever fire department
The Jupiter Town Council is voting on a funding resolution for the town's first fire department, projected to save nearly $10 million in year one.
Golf cart incidents rise in Delray Beach as street use increases
Golf carts are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of Delray Beach. WPTV is sorting through new data from the police department that ...
Police say no threat found at Boca Raton Middle School
Boca Raton police said on Tuesday afternoon that they are investigating a threat made by an unknown caller to Boca Raton Middle School.
Road rage in Martin County leads to gunfire and two arrests
A road rage incident in Palm City escalated into gunfire, narrowly avoiding a fatality, and resulted in the arrests of two men.
'You just become a more open person': Martin County Fire Rescue gets therapy dog to help with stress
The Martin County Fire Rescue is welcoming a new four-legged member to the team as part of an effort to support firefighters' mental health during Men...
Stuart woman pleads guilty to DUI manslaughter in fatal bicycle crash
Elise V. Elder, 25, pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crash that killed 67-year-old Martin Drummond in Stuart in 2024.
Boca Raton police investigate possible 'swatting' threat made toward Boca Raton Middle School
Boca Raton police and Palm Beach County School District police investigated a threat at Boca Raton Middle School, but no suspicious activity was found...
Boca Raton police investigate bomb threat at Town Center Mall
Boca Raton police responded to a bomb threat at Town Center mall Monday night, later determining nothing suspicious was found.
Two PBSO deputies, one Sgt. arrested on charges including battery, fraud and kidnapping
Three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies are facing criminal charges, including falsifying official documents, following an internal investig...
On the Radar Live with First Warning Chief Certified Meteorologist Cris Martinez
Join WPBF 25 First Warning Weather Chief Certified Meteorologist Cris Martinez as he gives you a breakdown on the latest weather trends across South F...
'A building nearby is on fire': New video and 911 call reveal moments before fire at Stuart business
New video and 911 audio are shedding light on a fire that broke out over the weekend at a Stuart business. Now, the Martin County Sheriff's Office is ...
225-acre controlled burn underway in Hobe Sound near I-95
Martin County Fire Rescue is conducting a prescribed burn in Hobe Sound near I-95, officials confirmed with WPTV
Nurse was driving in 'aggressive manner,' over 80 mph on Southern Blvd. in crash that killed 3 PBSO deputies
A 32-year-old woman is facing three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with the November 2024 crash that killed three Palm Beach County Sherif...
Driver charged with vehicular homicide in Southern Boulevard crash that killed 3 PBSO deputies
The State Attorney's Office has announced charges for the driver who hit and killed three Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies in November 2024...
Pedestrian dead after being struck by truck on I-95 north near Linton Boulevard
A deadly crash on I-95 North has shut down the Linton Boulevard exit in Delray Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Student taken into custody after bringing gun to Wellington Community High School
A student at Wellington High School was taken into custody after a firearm was found in their backpack during a routine entry screening Thursday morni...
Unattended U-Haul with fireworks prompts closure of Parker Avenue in West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach Police Department said an unattended U-Haul prompted the closure of Parker Avenue, police said.
Hurricane season prep: Treasure Coast residents and experts share key steps to stay safe
Treasure Coast residents and insurance experts share steps to prepare homes and families before hurricane season begins in Florida.
Downed power line sparks brush fire in Martin County community
Fire rescue crews and sheriff's deputies are responding to the fire in Foxwood Estates near SW Meadowlark Circle, off Pratt Whitney Road.
Beach hazard alert issued for Treasure Coast as storms and rip currents expected
WPBF 25 First Warning Meteorologists forecast impact weather for the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, with showers, storms, and hazardous beach condit...
Hurricane readiness expo held at Mall at Wellington Green
First Warning Meteorologist Glenn Glazer hosted a 'Hurricane Ready Expo' at the Mall at Wellington Green to help attendees prepare for the upcoming hu...
Sunday Showers and Storms in South Florida
Today's weather will look, and feel, a lot different than yesterday.
Brush fire extinguished in Delray Beach
Red flag warning canceled
Impact Weather: Record-breaking heat and storms this weekend in South Florida
Saturday is expected to bring record-breaking heat, while Sunday will see showers and storms with a chance of heavy rainfall, according to First Warni...
Man, 22, dies in motorcycle crash on Southern Boulevard
A 22-year-old man died when his motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Thursday night in unincorporated West Palm Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Of...
Bond set at $250K per count for woman charged in crash that killed 3 Palm Beach County deputies
Corrinne Blue, 32, faces three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with the November 2024 crash that killed Cpl. Luis Paez, Deputy Ignacio “Dan...
Martin County Sheriff's Office cracks down on reckless e-bike riders and begins towing illegal bikes
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on illegal e-bikes and reckless riding, issuing tickets and towing bikes after recent accidents.