Rescued animals recovering, reuniting with owners after Martin County woman arrested in hoarding case
A Martin County woman is arrested after 80 cats and 12 dogs were found in what the sheriff calls the worst hoarding case he has ever seen.
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More cameras, more questions: Is Florida’s Flock network security or surveillance?
As Flock cameras expand across South Florida, their role in solving violent crimes is fueling a broader debate over privacy, access and oversight.
Former West Palm Beach juvenile detention employee arrested, detectives seek additional victims
Demetrio Quinones, 43, was arrested on charges of lewd or lascivious touching, and lewd or lascivious written solicitation of a victim 16 or 17 years old, West Palm Beach police say....
Missing 81-year-old Boca Raton man with Alzheimer's found safe
Police are searching for an 81-year-old Boca Raton man with Alzheimer's disease and dementia who was reported missing early Tuesday morning.
Martin County Fire Rescue warns property-tax proposal could force major cuts
Martin County Fire Rescue warns a homestead exemption expansion could cost $16.5 million, 116 firefighter jobs and three fire stations.
Delays spread into Martin Co. as Palm Beach Co. Turnpike crash snarls southbound traffic
A major multi-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County is causing significant delays Tuesday morning, with backups stretching into Martin County...
I-95 South crash blocks two lanes, backs up traffic to Hypoluxo Road in Palm Beach County
A crash on I-95 southbound in Palm Beach County was causing traffic delays Tuesday morning.
18-wheeler truck fire shuts down all lanes of I-95 South in Hobe Sound
A truck fire has shut down all lanes of I-95 South in Martin County past the Bridge Road exit. Martin County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on the highway at around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday morning....
Lanes begin to reopen after 18-wheeler catches on fire on I-95 in Hobe Sound
A truck fire has shut down all lanes of I-95 South in Martin County past the Bridge Road exit. Martin County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on the highway at around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday morning....
Lanes begin to reopen after 18-wheeler catches fire on I-95 in Hobe Sound
A truck fire has shut down all lanes of I-95 South in Martin County past the Bridge Road exit. Martin County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on the highway at around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday morning....
Lanes reopen after 18-wheeler catches fire on I-95 in Hobe Sound
A truck fire has shut down all lanes of I-95 South in Martin County past the Bridge Road exit. Martin County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on the highway at around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday morning....
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf; no threat to South Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season has its second named storm. Tropical Track.(WPEC)Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday in the Gulf of and is expected to track westw...
Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf; no threat to South Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season has its second named storm. Tropical Track.(WPEC)Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday in the Gulf of and is expected to track westw...
WPTV connects with an original member of First Weather Spotters in Delray Beach
Dorothy Bass of Delray Beach shares why she joined the WPTV First Alert Weather Spotters program and her love of storm photography.
Treasure Coast animal sanctuary destroyed by fire rebuilds with more than $100,000 in community support
A Fellsmere animal sanctuary is rebuilding after a fire with $100K raised by the community it has served for over a decade.
Major crash blocks two left lanes on I-95 northbound near Hobe Sound
A major crash blocked two left lanes on I-95 northbound in Martin County on Monday afternoon near Hobe Sound.
Major crash slows traffic on I-95 northbound near Hobe Sound, MCSO investigating
A major crash blocked two left lanes on I-95 northbound in Martin County on Monday afternoon near Hobe Sound.
Youth pastor arrested in connection to DUI crash that killed 8-year-old daughter
A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators say he was impaired, driving 104 mph when he crashed....
South Florida youth pastor faces DUI manslaughter charge in crash killing 8-year-old daughter
Joel Isaias Leiniz, 39, was driving a Audi Q7 SUV southbound at the 2600 block of South Military Trail on Jan. 17, struck a concrete pole with such force that it caught fire, burning the windshield and dashboard...
Berger Wildfire grows to 11,200 acres in western Palm Beach County; 75% contained
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 11,200 acres and was 75% contained as of Sunday evening.
Berger Wildfire grows to 13,700 acres in western Palm Beach County; 75% contained
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 11,200 acres and was 75% contained as of Sunday evening.
Firefighters rescue man trapped 30 feet below deck inside Port of Palm Beach barge
A 70-year-old man was rescued after falling into a barge at the Port of Palm Beach, prompting a multi-agency technical rescue.
Heat and isolated strong storms remain in the forecast
South Florida will see another hot and humid day with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, while forecasters continue to monitor a developing area of low pressure...
Wildfire burns 2,500 acres in western Palm Beach County, 30% contained
The Berger Fire in western Palm Beach County has burned 2,500 acres and is 30% contained, the Florida Forest Service reports.
Toyota flipped on its side after Palm Beach Gardens crash at Northlake and Congress
A crash at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Congress Avenue prompted a large police response Saturday and shut down part of Congress Avenue....
Emergency vehicles on scene at I-95 south exit 66 after incident
Emergency vehicles are responding to an incident on I-95 southbound at Forest Hill Boulevard on Saturday morning, south of downtown West Palm Beach.
Waterspouts, lightning strikes and fires: Severe weather batters Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County
Severe storms hit the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County Friday, bringing waterspouts, lightning strikes, and fires.
Berger Wildfire grows to 1,500 acres in western Palm Beach County
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 1,500 acres and was 30% contained as of Friday evening, according to a report from the...
Scattered afternoon storms return to South Florida, heat remains a concern
South Florida will see another typical summer weather day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms developing inland while heat and humidity continue to cr...
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department firefighters rescue dog that fell into raw sewage lift station
A dog fell 10 to 12 feet into a lift station holding about 2 feet of raw sewage Thursday, prompting a Special Operations confined space rescue.
Orlando man arrested after Juno Beach child sex abuse investigation
An Orlando man is behind bars after he was accused of abusing two juveniles in Juno Beach over the course of several years.
West Palm Beach company offers guaranteed hurricane evacuation flights for $1,250 membership
Priority Evac sells memberships for guaranteed chartered flights out of Florida when a hurricane threatens. Here's how it works.
Man arrested for soliciting videos from minor, Boynton Beach police say there could be more victims
Boynton Beach police arrested a Boca Raton man for soliciting photos from a 14-year-old. Police believe there may be more victims.
U-Haul passenger allegedly tossed lit cigarette, leading police to find cocaine in shoe
A lit cigarette tossed from a U-Haul window during a Boynton Beach traffic stop led to a 63-year-old man's arrest on cocaine and drug paraphernalia charges....
Police: Boca man targeted '14-year-old' for foot videos after posting flyers near school
A Boca Raton man was arrested after Boynton Beach police said he tried to meet an undercover officer he believed was a 14-year-old child.
Heat and strong thunderstorms expected across South Florida this afternoon
South Florida will contend with another day of dangerous heat before scattered thunderstorms develop later this afternoon and evening, with the greatest coverag...
Flood Advisory for Palm Beach Co. through 12;30 a.m.
A Flood advisory has been issued for areas in Palm Beach County until 12:30 a.m. At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor...
Head-on crash closes both lanes on SE Federal Highway in Martin County
Multiple agencies responded to a head-on collision in Martin County on Thursday afternoon.
Head-on crash blocks 2 southbound lanes on SE Federal Highway in Martin County
Multiple agencies responded to a head-on collision in Martin County on Thursday afternoon.
All lanes reopen after head-on crash in Martin County
Multiple agencies responded to a head-on collision in Martin County on Thursday afternoon.
Man with prior arrests shot after allegedly pointing air gun at PBSO deputies
A Delray Beach man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he pointed what appeared to be a rifle at responding law enforcement.
New video, report detail 100 mph chase and foot arrest off Martin County 'death trap' road
New video shows a 100 mph chase through Martin County that ended after stop sticks disabled a Kia and deputies tackled the driver on foot.
All lanes closed on I-95 North in Martin County after crash near Hobe Sound
A crash on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking all lanes on Thursday morning.
Lanes reopen on I-95 North in Martin County after crash near Hobe Sound
A crash on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking all lanes on Thursday morning.
Dangerous heat continues across South Florida with only scattered afternoon storms
South Florida is heading into another active summer weather day, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, frequent lightning,...
Man, 23, shot in deputy-involved shooting after raising shotgun at law enforcement
A man was shot in a deputy-involved shooting after authorities said he pointed a shotgun at Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies conducting a welfare check....
Man hospitalized in deputy-involved shooting after raising shotgun at law enforcement
A man was shot in a deputy-involved shooting after authorities said he pointed a shotgun at Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies conducting a welfare check....
Deputy shoots man who pointed air gun at deputies during welfare check near Delray Beach
Alexander Bucspun, 23, was arrested on charges of 3 counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and 1 count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon....
$9,500 reward offered in unsolved 2020 killing of Palm Springs woman
Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers is offering a $9,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the unsolved 2020 killing of a 26-year-old woman.
West Palm Beach rolls out mobile surveillance trailers to boost public safety in key districts
West Palm Beach is expanding its public safety efforts with new mobile surveillance trailers that city leaders say will help deter crime and support police investigations in key neighborhoods....
Driver hits 100+ mph, forces cars off road in Indiantown, Martin County deputies say
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after the Martin County Sheriff's Office said he drove more than 100 mph and tried to outrun deputies in Indiantown....
Palm Beach County man leads Martin County deputies on high-speed chase through Indiantown
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after leading Martin County deputies on a 100+ mph chase through Indiantown.
Woman accused of threatening to blow up Wellington Town Hall after dispute over water bill
A Royal Palm Beach woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies say she threatened to blow up Wellington Town Hall over a water bill.
Police: Man on probation threatened to kill woman, autistic daughter and burn Boynton home
Boynton Beach police arrested Dustin Haxho after they said he left 90 voicemails, including threats to kill a woman and her daughter.
Dangerous heat and a few storms for South Florida this afternoon
South Florida is facing a combination of dangerous heat and the potential for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.Heat remains the m...
Firefighters battle large house fire in Delray Beach
Firefighters battled a large house fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to Delray Beach Fire Rescue.Delray Beach Fire Rescue said the fire happened on Lone Pine...
Delray Beach man arrested on sexual battery charge after dating app assault, PBSO seeks more victims
Investigators with PBSO's Special Victims Unit say Stephen Hakim, 27, allegedly met victims through dating apps.
'Bomb on the property': Threatening call prompts evacuation, closure at Rapids Water Park
Rapids Waterpark in Riviera Beach was evacuated Tuesday and has since closed for the remainder of the day after a bomb threat was called in.
Did you meet this man on Hinge? PBSO seeks possible victims
Detectives believe there may be additional women who have not yet come forward after a Delray Beach man was arrested in a sexual battery case linked to Hinge....
Wild Palm Beach Gardens Best Buy smash-and-grab ends with turnpike chase, 2 arrests
Two Orlando brothers are behind bars after a wild smash-and-grab at a Palm Beach Gardens Best Buy led to a high-speed chase on the Florida Turnpike.
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