Boca Raton's new police chief Jarad Phelps sworn in, plans to address homelessness concerns
Boca Raton's new police chief Jarad Phelps was sworn in Thursday and says he plans to address homelessness in the city.
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Lake Worth Beach man arrested after allegedly having sex with teen near community pool
A Lake Worth man is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage teen.
West Palm Beach police union pushes back on firing of 3 captains, claims 'different standard' applied
The union that represents the West Palm Beach Police Department is pushing back on the agency's decision to uphold the firing of three captains in an alleged "double dipping" scheme....
Boynton Beach man accused of racial slur, gun threat at Wellington Burger King
A Boynton Beach man has been arrested after investigators say he pointed a handgun at two Burger King employees during a drive-through dispute in Wellington and...
Jupiter police seek possible victims after man's lewd battery arrest
Jupiter police seek possible victims after Carlos Diaz-Diaz allegedly contacted underage girls on Snapchat and sold them alcohol, vapes and marijuana.
Police seek more possible victims after Jupiter man's arrest for sexually assaulting teen
Jupiter police seek possible victims after Carlos Diaz-Diaz allegedly contacted underage girls on Snapchat and sold them alcohol, vapes and marijuana.
3 arrested in multi-county luxury vehicle theft probe after PBSO vehicle rammed
Deputies say a stolen Range Rover was tracked to Palm Beach County, where the driver rammed a law enforcement vehicle before three arrests.
Voters may decide future of Boca Raton police headquarters in March
Boca Raton staff recommend a central police complex near Spanish River Library and a downtown station as the city considers a March voter referendum.
PBSO seeks more victims after barber arrested in alleged trafficking of 17-year-old
A Palm Beach County barber is accused of luring a 17-year-old to a motel with a massage job offer. Detectives believe there may be more victims.
Heavy rain and flooding threat increase heading into the weekend
South Florida will be entering a much wetter weather pattern, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through the weekend that could produce...
West Palm Beach officers rescue man hanging from Broadway Bridge during mental health crisis
West Palm Beach officers rescued a man hanging from the Broadway Bridge during a mental health crisis after responding to a reported crash.
Condominium in North Palm Beach catches ablaze, prompts response from fire rescue
A unit at a North Palm Beach condominium caught fire Wednesday afternoon, according to the North Palm Beach Fire Rescue.
West Palm Beach officers, firefighters rescue person hanging from bridge
West Palm Beach police officers and firefighters worked together to rescue a person who was hanging from the outside of a bridge in the middle of the night....
Driver with revoked license arrested after police pursuit from Stuart into Martin County
A 31-year-old man was arrested after police said he fled a traffic stop, struck another vehicle and led authorities on a pursuit into Martin County.
Boca Raton police seek witnesses after man fatally struck during domestic disturbance
Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a man was fatally struck by an SUV during an apparent domestic disturbance in a Boca Raton parking lot.The inc...
Boca Raton police seek witnesses in fatal parking lot incident involving silver Mercedes SUV
Police in Boca Raton are seeking witnesses in connection with a death investigation that occurred earlier this week.
Boca Raton man accused of sexually assaulting teen at gunpoint after extortion threats
An 18-year-old Boca Raton man is accused of using compromising photos to lure a teenage girl to a Delray Beach movie theater parking garage, where police say he...
Heat advisory in effect as storms stay limited across South Florida
South Florida's biggest weather story today won't be thunderstorms—it will be the dangerous heat.A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the eas...
How property tax reform could impact fire service in Martin County, commissioners respond
Martin County Fire Chief Chad Cianciulli warned commissioners that expanding homestead exemptions could force the closure of firehouses, cut 116 firefighters and end specialized rescue services....
Man allegedly high off meth, accused of setting multiple fires in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach Man is being accused of setting multiple fires along 45th Street and S. Tiffany Drive.
Man wanted on sexual battery, extortion warrant accused of attacking officers
An 18-year-old wanted on sexual battery and extortion allegations escaped custody at a Boynton Beach hospital and fought officers, police said.
MCFR Chief says staff cuts, delayed response times are imminent if Amendment 3 passes
Martin County Fire Rescue says delayed response times and staff cuts are imminent if Amendment 3 passes in November
Firefighters rescue cat, hamster from burning Palm Beach County home
A family pet is safe after Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews rescued a cat from a burning home Monday night in unincorporated Palm Beach County.According to P...
Martin County Commissioners to hear warning of major Fire Rescue cuts tied to tax proposal
Martin County leaders to hear how proposed property tax amendment could impact Fire Rescue
Royal Palm Beach woman accused of throwing lit firework at deputy cruiser, then dancing
A Royal Palm Beach woman is accused of lighting a firework, throwing it at a marked patrol vehicle and then dancing afterward, according to the Palm Beach Count...
Cat, hamster rescued after house fire in Palm Beach County
Firefighters rescued a cat and hamster from a house fire Monday night in unincorporated Palm Beach County.
ICE-held Lake Worth bakery owner faces up to 10 years in prison on illegal reentry charge
The owner of a Lake Worth Beach bakery who was arrested during a high-profile immigration enforcement operation is now facing a federal criminal charge of illeg...
PBSO warns of scam emails from imposter posing as sheriff’s office captain
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent emails from an imposter falsely claiming to be a PBSO captain.According to the sher...
Riviera Beach police officer arrested on DUI charge in Loxahatchee, PBSO says
A Riviera Beach officer was arrested on DUI charges after PBSO says he drove the wrong way with a BAC nearly 3x the legal limit.
Florida families fight Medicaid cuts to autism therapy, say children lost access without warning
Palm Beach County parents say their children lost access to a critical autism therapy after Medicaid abruptly stopped covering it — and Florida's health agency has not explained why....
VIDEO: Fire Rescue drone helps rescue lost dog from South Bay sugar cane field
A frightened dog that disappeared into a towering sugar cane field after a crash was found and reunited with its owner with help from a Palm Beach County Fire R...
Off-duty Riviera Beach police officer accused of wrong-way DUI in Loxahatchee
An off-duty Riviera Beach police officer was arrested after deputies say he drove the wrong way while impaired and had an open liquor bottle in his BMW....
South Florida Secret Service employee among 3 arrested in alleged violent hazing case
Authorities have not released details about the alleged hazing incident at this time.
Overturned SUV snarls traffic near Donald J. Trump International Airport
A rollover crash on Belvedere Road near Donald J. Trump International Airport is causing major delays Monday morning in West Palm Beach.
HOMETOWN HERO: Wellington man starts nonprofit to help injured fishermen in their recovery
After witnessing a devastating boating accident this week's "Hometown Hero" is making sure injured fishermen don't have to face recovery alone.
Missing 10-Year-Old safely located in Tennessee, West Palm Beach Police say
West Palm Beach police say missing 10-year-old Thiago A. Lopez Velasquez has been safely located in Tennessee.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup truck on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach
A motorcyclist died Saturday after colliding with a pickup truck on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, PBSO said.
High heat risk with afternoon storms likely
A more active weather pattern will be returning to South Florida for much of this week as elevated moisture levels continue to stream in overhead.. High pressu...
Crash closes I-95 express lanes in Boca Raton, causing delays
A crash on I-95 in Palm Beach County shut down the southbound express lanes Saturday afternoon, causing delays.
Cyclist identified in deadly Lake Worth Beach train collision; new details released
Investigators have identified the 38-year-old cyclist killed in Friday’s Tri-Rail crash as new details emerge about what led up to the collision.
Baby Angelina disappeared shortly after her birth. Parents are now accused in her death
The parents of an infant who disappeared shortly after she was born in South Florida have been arrested in North Carolina, accused in the death of the baby girl...
Heavy afternoon storms raise flooding concern across South Florida this weekend
South Florida is heading into a wetter stretch of weather, with scattered thunderstorms today capable of producing heavy rainfall and localized flooding before...
Secret Service badge theft in Boca Raton linked to attempted PlayStation 5 purchase
A Boca Raton man was arrested after investigators say he tried to use a stolen credit card to buy a PlayStation 5, hours after a vehicle burglary.
Toddler critically injured after toy kitchen incident at Boynton Beach babysitter's house
A 3-year-old is fighting for their life after police say the child became trapped inside a toy kitchen while at a Boynton Beach babysitter's home.
3-year-old in critical condition after head gets stuck in kitchen play set in Boynton Beach
A 3-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition after their head became stuck in a kitchen play set, according to Boynton Beach police.
Palm Beach County school officers prep with summer safety training
The Palm Beach County School District Police Department is conducting summer training to keep officers' skills sharp before the new school year begins....
Scooter duo attacked 13-year-old walking home, gold chain ripped from neck: PBSO report
A Palm Beach County teenager was arrested in connection with the robbery of a 13-year-old boy who was attacked while walking home from school.
Storm chances increase this weekend as tropical moisture returns to South Florida
South Florida will see another round of scattered afternoon thunderstorms today, with a wetter pattern expected to develop over the weekend and continue into ea...
Tropical Storm Bertha weakens to a Tropical Depression; No threat to South Florida
Tropical Storm Bertha Weakens to a Tropical Depression; No Threat to South Florida.Tropical Storm Bertha has weakened and is now a tropical depression as it con...
Drivers urged to detour as police work crash closing Gateway Blvd at Congress Ave
All eastbound lanes at Gateway Boulevard and Congress Avenue are closed following a traffic crash Thursday, according to the Boynton Beach Police Department.Pol...
Sergeant demoted, officer suspended after Boynton Beach traffic stop investigation
A Boynton Beach police sergeant was demoted and an officer was suspended after a probe found failures to de-escalate a traffic stop.
Man arrested for stealing $60,000 in GPS units from boats across Martin County, deputies say
Robert Esposito, 29, was arrested on charges of 10 counts of grand theft, 8 counts of burglary to a vessel and 8 counts of traveling across county lines to commit a burglary....
Man accused of stealing $60,000 in GPS units from boats across Martin County, deputies say
Robert Esposito, 29, was arrested on charges of 10 counts of grand theft, 8 counts of burglary to a vessel and 8 counts of traveling across county lines to commit a burglary....
South Florida drought concerns persist after unusually dry month
The latest Drought Monitor shows a mix of improvements and setbacks across Florida as scattered summer storms continue to deliver uneven rainfall across the sta...
Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida
South Florida will see another hot summer day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms focused mainly across the interior and Southwest Florida before a we...
Martin County Fire Rescue could lose $16.5M if property tax reform passes in November
Martin County commissioners will soon weigh potential cuts to hundreds of firefighter jobs or critical services if voters approve property tax reform.
309 arrested in 5-day Palm Beach County immigration enforcement operation
A total of 309 undocumented people who were in the country illegally were arrested in a 5-day immigration enforcement operation.
'What took you so long?' Suspect asks officer during burglary arrest
A West Palm Beach burglary suspect allegedly asked an officer “what took you so long” before identifying himself in surveillance images.
Police: Man in stolen Jeep rammed patrol car before fleeing in Delray Beach
A Boynton Beach man is accused of ramming a police cruiser with a stolen Jeep and fleeing before investigators linked him to the vehicle through DNA.
East coast stays mostly dry as dangerous heat continues across South Florida
South Florida's typical summertime weather pattern is shifting again today, with the east coast seeing fewer afternoon storms while dangerous heat continues acr...
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