Concerns raised, investigations never opened: Inside a West Palm police report
West Palm Beach police cleared Sgt. Ryan Patterson, but an IA report says earlier overtime and homicide concerns were never formally investigated.
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Martin police helicopter tracks man to Riviera Beach after alleged liquor theft
A man who allegedly stole bottles of tequila from a Publix liquor store in Hobe Sound may have thought he made a clean getaway.
Police respond to Boca High after bomb threat call, nothing suspicious found
Boca Raton police responded to Boca Raton Community High School Wednesday morning after an unknown caller reported a bomb threat.
Man arrested for abusing service dog in 2 separate incidents, Boynton Beach police say
Juan Latrez Poole, 52, was arrested on Monday, on a felony animal cruelty charge. He is currently being held on $30,000 bond at the Palm Beach County Jail....
West Palm Beach woman accused of driving despite seizure history in deadly 7-vehicle crash
A West Palm Beach woman is accused of manslaughter after allegedly driving despite a history of seizures and causing a deadly seven-vehicle crash in 2025....
3 Boca Raton firefighters in hospital following crash on I-95 in Palm Beach County
Three Boca Raton firefighters were hospitalized after a driver struck a fire engine at an I-95 crash scene in Palm Beach County.
3 Boca Raton firefighters taken to hospital after fire truck rear-ended on I-95
Three Boca Raton firefighters were taken to the hospital after crews responded Wednesday morning to a crash in the southbound express lanes of Interstate 95, according to Fire Rescue....
Crash involving truck blocks 2 left lanes on Florida’s Turnpike South in Palm Beach County
A crash involving a truck is blocking two left lanes on Florida’s Turnpike South in Palm Beach County.
Crash blocks 3 left lanes on I-95 North near Exit 71 at Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
A crash is blocking three left lanes on I-95 North in Palm Beach County.The incident is near Exit 71 at Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.Photos show the three left la...
Security guard seriously hurt after train strike in West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach police are investigating a collision between a train and a pedestrian.
Deputies arrest man after alleged Publix tequila theft, high-speed chase
A man who allegedly stole bottles of tequila from a Publix liquor store in Hobe Sound may have thought he made a clean getaway.But the pilot of a Martin County...
Storm chances climb for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches as breezy pattern takes hold
A more unsettled weather pattern is setting up across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches for the middle and latter part of the week, bringing elevated chances...
Pedestrian seriously hurt after train strike near S Tamarind Avenue, police say
The West Palm Beach police are investigating a collision between a train and a pedestrian.
Bodycam shows dramatic moments after plane crashes off Boca Raton's coast
Newly released bodycam shows the moments after a small twin-engine plane made an emergency landing in the ocean off Boca Raton Saturday.
Man arrested after van blocks South Australian Avenue, objects hurled at cars
A man was arrested by West Palm Beach police for obstructing traffic and throwing objects at cars during morning rush hour traffic.
I-95 crash blocks 3 northbound lanes in West Palm Beach
A crash is causing major delays on northbound I-95 in Palm Beach County Tuesday afternoon.
New body camera video shows response after plane crash-lands off Boca Raton beach
Newly released body camera video shows first responders arriving after a small plane made an emergency landing in the ocean off Boca Raton.
Man accused of slamming black Labrador retriever, swinging dog around on leash
Boynton Beach man arrested after callers reported alleged abuse of a service dog, police say.
Crash blocks 2 right lanes on eastbound Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County
A crash at Southern Boulevard East and Lamstein Lane in Palm Beach County is blocking two right lanes, causing possible delays for drivers.
Upper-Level Feature Sets Up a Wetter Finish to the Week
A wetter and breezier weather pattern is taking shape across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast this week, bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorm...
Boca Raton woman charged after allegedly hurling stones at occupied vehicles, police say
A woman was arrested for allegedly throwing stones at passing cars in Boca Raton, according to the Boca Raton Police Department.
'I killed my mom': No bond for man charged in mother's stabbing death in west Delray Beach
Alexander Harrington allegedly called police and admitted stabbing his 77-year-old mother, Susan Baratto, inside their west Delray Beach home.
BMW reached 108 mph before deadly crash that killed 14-year-old walking to Publix
Police say five cars were aggressively driving together before a BMW reached 108 mph and fatally struck a 14-year-old in Boynton Beach.
Two killed, impairment suspected in high-speed Boynton Beach rollover crash
A high-speed two-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning left two men dead at a Boynton Beach intersection.
Delray Beach man accused of intentionally hitting pedestrian outside Boy’s Farmers Market
Delray Beach police say a man waited outside Boy’s Farmers Market, then intentionally struck a pedestrian after saying he had homicidal thoughts.
2 drivers killed in high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road near Boynton Beach
2 drivers were killed in a high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach early Sunday morning, PBSO said.
Crash blocks 2 left lanes on Florida’s Turnpike South near Southern Boulevard
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike South in Palm Beach County blocked two left lanes near Exit 97 at State Road 80/Southern Boulevard early Monday morning.It was not...
Breezier Pattern Brings a Brief Humidity Break to the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast
The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast will begin the week with plenty of late-summer heat, scattered afternoon storms and humidity—but changes are on the way by t...
2 drivers killed in high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach
2 drivers were killed in a high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach early Sunday morning, PBSO said.
Four bomb threats across Treasure Coast in 8 days; Police investigate possible connection
Police and the FBI are investigating a string of four bomb threats reported across the Treasure Coast over the last eight days, including at Lawnwood Hospital....
Kansas man arrested for online antisemitic death threats toward Ben Shapiro
A Kansas man was charged with sending antisemitic death threats to conservative commentator and Boca Raton resident Ben Shapiro.
Man arrested after contacting law enforcement to report he killed his mother near Delray Beach, PBSO says
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said a man is facing a first-degree murder charge after he called law enforcement to report he killed his mother near Delray Beach....
West Palm Beach man faces burglary, stalking charges in apartment peeping case
A West Palm Beach man is accused of peeping around a woman’s apartment, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Storm chances stay elevated across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast this weekend
Hot, humid and stormy weather will continue across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast through the weekend.While no washout is expected, keep an umbrella nearb...
Man arrested after contacting law enforcement to report he killed his mother in Delray Beach: PBSO
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said a man is facing a first-degree murder charge after he called law enforcement to report he killed his mother in Delray Beach....
$5,000 reward offered after multiple cat shootings in Palm Beach County
A local animal welfare organization is offering a $5,000 reward as investigators work to identify a person suspected of shooting cats.
Sebastian woman, 64, accused of firing gun while drunk; pepper-ball rounds used to detain
A Sebastian woman is accused of discharging her firearm while being intoxicated, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
IRC bus driver charged after video shows her grab child’s hand, threaten to break finger
An Indian River County school bus driver was arrested after video allegedly showed her force a child’s hand into their lap and threaten to break a finger....
Man arrested for vehicular homicide in death of 14-year-old boy in Boynton Beach
Michael Scott Bates, 35, was driving more than 100 mph when he struck and killed 14-year-old Christopher Cetoute on June 12, Boynton Beach police say.
Police: Bomb threat email to IRSC used 'similar format' to Martin Co. High School threat
Indian River State College closed its Massey Campus in Fort Pierce after a bomb threat prompted evacuations and a law enforcement search.
Report finds school officer gave former student gifts, rides and extensive phone contact
New records detail 62 lengthy calls, patrol-car rides and gifts involving a Palm Beach County school police officer and former student. No crime was found....
Tequesta's 9/11 memorial holds pieces of history and personal connection for firefighter
For Tequesta Fire Rescue Capt. David McGovern, who has spent his entire career with the department, the memorial is both a source of pride and a place of quiet reflection....
25 years after 9/11, first responders and survivors reflect on a day that changed everything
From Ground Zero rescue workers to a Boynton Beach police captain who lost his cousin, those connected to September 11 share memories that still feel immediate a quarter century later....
Indian River State College Massey Campus closes after bomb threat
Indian River State College closed its Massey Campus in Fort Pierce after a bomb threat prompted evacuations and a law enforcement search.
Man faces armed burglary, firearm charges after gun taken from unlocked Camry, PBSO says
A man is accused of stealing a gun during a car burglary that happened in July 2024, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Crash shuts down westbound Woolbright Road lanes at SW 8th Street in Boynton Beach
A Boynton Beach crash has caused extensive lane closures to parts of Woolbright Road, according to the Boynton Beach Police Department.
PBSO: Speeding suspect said he was rushing to a Lil Baby concert, flees from deputies, FHP
A man speeding down the road had an interesting excuse for his high rate of speed, according to an arrest report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
Multiple boat clubs on Treasure Coast close without warning, leaving members scrambling
Two boat clubs with locations on the Treasure Coast have shut down within days of each other, leaving local members without access to boats they paid for....
Bomb threat sent via email prompts evacuation at Martin County High School
A bomb threat sent via email prompted a full evacuation of Martin County High School and a comprehensive search by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the high school said in a post to Facebook....
Lake Worth man arrested after dead dog found surrounded by blood, feces in motel bathroom
A dead dog found in a Motel 6 bathroom surrounded by blood and feces led to the arrest of a Lake Worth Beach man on Wednesday.
Fire reignites, spreads to roof at Greenacres plaza on South Jog Road
A fire that reignited and spread to the roof of a Greenacres plaza prompted an evacuation and a response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue on Thursday morning....
Two arrested in Indian River County in separate saw palmetto berry harvesting cases
Two men were arrested in separate Indian River County cases involving alleged illegal saw palmetto berry harvesting, according to sheriff’s affidavits....
Boca Raton's new police chief makes new headquarters his top priority
Boca Raton's new police chief says building a new headquarters is his top priority — and he wants to put the question back to voters.
Crashes cleared on I-95 North, Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach
A crash is blocking five right lanes on I-95 North in Palm Beach County Wednesday morning.
Tiny kitten pulled from storm drain as firefighters and animal control team up in Stuart
A small kitten was rescued from a storm drain by Martin County firefighters on Wednesday.
Bomb threat that prompted Martin County High School evacuation, search cleared
Students and staff were evacuated from Martin County High School after an emailed bomb threat prompted a law enforcement search Thursday.
Crashes block I-95 lanes, close Australian Avenue near Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach
A crash is blocking five right lanes on I-95 North in Palm Beach County Wednesday morning.