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Former PBSO dispatcher sentenced after 2023 head-on DUI crash that killed mother
The former Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher convicted for a deadly 2023 DUI crash has been sentenced, according to PBSO.
Real officer or impostor? Palm Beach County robberies raise questions about when to stop
Two men who were impersonating law enforcement officers have been arrested in connection with a robbery spree in Palm Beach County.
Multi-vehicle crash blocks 2 lanes on I-95 North near Hobe Sound, causing delays
A multi-vehicle crash is blocking two right lanes of northbound Interstate 95 in Martin County Tuesday evening, according to FL511.
Worker struck by moving excavator at Belle Glade construction site, fire rescue says
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to an accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday afternoon.
Invest 93-L likely to develop, but South Florida is not in its path
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 93-L, a storm-force, non-tropical low located a few hundred miles off the North Carolina coast.The system is...
Lauderhill police officer accused of using dead man's identity to take over his home
A South Florida officer is accused of using a dead man's identity to take over his home after responding to a welfare check and finding the man dead inside....
Man accused of firing from pink Mercedes in 2025 Wellington shooting
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of firing shots from the passenger seat of a pink Mercedes-Benz during a drive-by shooting....
Martin County woman honored after using CPR to save 3-year-old girl from swimming pool
Martin County Fire Rescue honored Madison Eisler after she used CPR to help save a 3-year-old girl she found motionless in a swimming pool.
Third teen arrested in deadly Boynton Beach shooting of 19-year-old
A third 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford in Boynton Beach, police said.
88-year-old man dies 10 days after crash at busy intersection
A crash between two luxury SUVs at a Delray Beach intersection turned deadly after deputies said an 88-year-old succumbed to his injuries nearly ten days later....
Convicted murderer accused of trying to vote three times in Palm Beach County
A convicted murderer whose voting rights were never restored was arrested Friday after allegedly registering to vote and casting a ballot in Palm Beach County....
WPB woman accused of hacking civil rights activist’s bank accounts, stealing thousands
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested after police say she stole thousands of dollars from a local nonprofit's bank accounts
Boca Raton chef arrested after 102 mph chase yields DUI, suboxone stash in West Palm Beach
A Boca Raton chef caught speeding at 102 mph through a red light Thursday faces felonies after deputies found a stash of drugs and marijuana hidden in his car....
Gusty winds make Sunday a StormTrac Weather Impact Day
The cold front moving through South Florida this morning is bringing a sharp change in the weather for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches.Sunday is a StormTra...
StormTrac Weather Impact days: flooding concern Saturday, windy conditions Sunday
A cold front moving south through Florida will bring periods of rain, thunderstorms and stronger winds to the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches this weekend.Satu...
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responds to two-vehicle crash, sends three to hospital
A serious crash Friday afternoon resulted in three people injured, two of which met trauma alert criteria, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Northbound Florida Turnpike lanes reopen in Martin County after semi crash
A major crash has blocked all northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County on Friday afternoon.
Lanes reopen after semi-truck jackknifes on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County
A jackknifed semi-truck is blocking both northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County The crash happened shortly before noon near mile marker 125, underneath the SE Bridge Road overpass....
Boynton Beach speeding stop leads to teen arrest, gun and drug seizure
A Boynton Beach speeding stop led to a juvenile’s arrest after police say they found a loaded Glock, marijuana, mushrooms, THC cartridges, vapes and cash....
Stormtrac Weather Impact Days this weekend
A strong cold front pushes through South Florida this weekend. StormTrac Weather Impact Days in effect for Saturday and Sunday due to noticeable impacts expecte...
Suspect in Wellington drive-by in custody, facing firearm and criminal mischief charges
A woman is being accused of participating in a drive-by shooting in Wellington, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Grandson arrested in Indian River County after veteran found dead, cross-county chase with deputies
Earl Douglas Wadlington III, 35, was arrested in Indian River County after a police chase, following the discovery of 88-year-old Paul Eugene Baker's body at his Okeechobee County home....
Boca Raton Nordstrom Rack employee nabbed in $444 refund scam, police say
A Nordstrom Rack employee is accused of using the store’s refund process to pay herself $444.89 for merchandise she allegedly kept.
Flock camera alert helps deputies arrest Okeechobee homicide suspect in Sebastian
The Indian River County and Okeechobee County sheriff’s offices will hold a joint news conference Thursday to discuss the apprehension of a wanted person....
1 person dies after shooting in Hobe Sound, no arrest made
The person shot during a shooting in Hobe Sound died Thursday, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
7-vehicle crash closes southbound Florida’s Turnpike near Delray Beach, 8 people injured
A major multi-vehicle crash has closed all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike on Thursday morning.
Crash involving 7 vehicles blocks southbound Florida's Turnpike in Delray Beach
According to the Florida Highway Patrol's website, the crash occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. near mile marker 81, just south of the Atlantic Avenue exit....
Martin County deputies investigate whether fatal Hobe Sound shooting was Stand Your Ground
Deputies said the shooting happened on SE Citrus Way in the Banner Lake area, leaving one person with a gunshot wound.
MCSO investigates Hobe Sound shooting; victim airlifted, one detained
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on SE Citrus Way in Hobe Sound that left one person with life-threatening injuries.
Altercation at Lost Weekend ends in 3 charges against 24-year-old, police say
A man has been arrested following a confrontation at a popular bar on Clematis Street, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Former Melbourne police officer sentenced to death for killing Fort Pierce motorcycle mechanic
A former Melbourne police officer and Treasure Coast first responder has been sentenced to death after he was found guilty of killing in man in 2021.
Pedestrian killed in crash involving truck in Palm Beach Gardens
A pedestrian died after being struck by a truck at an intersection in Palm Beach Gardens Tuesday evening, police said.
5 deadly deputy-involved shootings reported in Palm Beach County this year
The latest happened Tuesday and is now being investigated by FDLE, the State Attorney's Office and PBSO.
Martin County approves emergency transit plan to restore MARTY bus service after abrupt shutdown
Martin County leaders approved an emergency transit plan to restore MARTY bus service after last week's unexpected shutdown left riders stranded.
Man arrested in Delray Beach prostitution bust after woman reports being locked in room
A man has been arrested following a prostitution bust in Delray Beach, according to the Delray Beach Police Department.
Sheriff asks why accused drug dealer with 14 felony convictions was still free
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek says the man his deputies arrested in an undercover drug sting Friday should not have been free to sell drugs.
Pizza delivery robbery leads to deadly Boynton Beach standoff with career criminal
A pursuit involving the Florida Highway Patrol and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office ended in a crash Tuesday afternoon, followed by a standoff.
Florida drug trafficking bust leads to 19 arrests, 6 more suspects sought
Authorities have dismantled what they say was a large-scale drug trafficking network involving people in Palm Beach, Broward, St. Lucie and other Florida counti...
Suspect booked into Martin County Jail after undercover drug sting, sheriff says
A Martin County man has been arrested following an undercover operation into meth trafficking, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Two right lanes blocked after crash on Florida’s Turnpike South in Palm Beach County
A crash in Palm Beach County on Florida’s Turnpike South has caused a major traffic jam and lane blockages, according to Florida 511.511 says that at around 5:4...
Multi-vehicle crash blocks lane on Florida’s Turnpike in West Palm Beach
A multi-vehicle crash on Florida’s Turnpike southbound in West Palm Beach narrowed traffic to one lane Monday afternoon, according to FL511.
Undercover buys, pound-level deals, coded texts: 6 arrested in Palm Beach County drug case
A $400 meth deal at a Greenacres barbershop was among the undercover buys at the center of a sweeping drug investigation that put six suspects behind bars....
Crash blocks 3 left lanes on I-95 North near Yamato Road in Palm Beach County
A major crash blocked three left lanes Sunday morning on I- 95 North near Yamato Road in Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County rescue team heads north to help Panhandle communities after Isaias
Hurricane Isaias left widespread damage and power outages across Florida’s Panhandle, prompting Palm Beach County rescue crews to help with recovery efforts....
Man killed in early-morning shooting in West Palm Beach, police say
A man was killed in an early-morning shooting Sunday along Presidential Way in West Palm Beach, police said.Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shootin...
Flash Flood Warning for coastal Martin County
* Flash Flood Warning for...Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida...* Until 700 PM EDT.* At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produ...
Flood Advisories for Martin and St. Lucie Counties from afternoon storms
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...Northern Martin County in east centra...
Man accused of taking photos under woman's dress at Royal Palm Beach Publix
A man was arrested after allegedly using his cell phone to secretly take photos under a woman's dress at a Royal Palm Beach Publix.
Palm Beach County HazMat team deploys to Panhandle ahead of hurricane threats
Less than 24 hours after receiving orders, a Palm Beach County HazMat team deployed to Tallahassee to prepare for hurricane-related emergencies.
AAA urges Floridians to document storm damage, avoid scams following Hurricane Isaias
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As Florida residents begin recovering from Hurricane Isaias, AAA is sharing guidance to help homeowners and drivers navigate ins...
MCSO warns scam emails may trick development applicants into wiring money
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new fraudulent email scam.
Parking dispute at Loxahatchee Wawa ends in gunfire, woman's arrest, PBSO says
A dispute over a disabled car parked near a Loxahatchee Wawa entrance escalated into a fight and gunfire, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
Hurricane Isaias shuts down nearly 63% of Gulf oil output, raising pump-price concerns
Hurricane Isaias has shut in nearly 63% of Gulf oil output, raising fuel-price concerns as Palm Beach and Treasure Coast drivers already pay more.
MARTY operator responds to shutdown concerns, says 29 workers impacted
The company behind Martin County’s suddenly shuttered MARTY bus service is explaining why it stopped operations with little warning, leaving thousands of riders...
Crash blocks 2 left lanes on I-95 North near 45th Street in West Palm Beach
A crash is blocking two left lanes on I-95 North in Palm Beach County Friday morning.The crash is before Exit 74 near 45th Street, according to Florida 511....