PBC school police officer faces suspension after student-relationship policy violations
A Palm Beach County school police officer faces a proposed five-day suspension after an internal-affairs investigation found five policy violations.
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Delray Beach ranks No. 1 in Florida for pickpocketing, beating out Miami and Tampa
A new study by Coinfully analyzed FBI crime data from 2022 to 2024 and found Delray Beach leads Florida cities in pickpocketing rates per capita.
Argument ends in stabbing; victim flees to West Palm Beach fire station, attacked again
A man ran to a West Palm Beach fire station after he was stabbed multiple times by an elderly man, only to be stabbed again after he arrived.
Man, 72, charged with attempted murder after stabbing near fire station
A 72-year-old West Palm Beach man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man twice in one night, including at a fire station.
Stormy Pattern Continues; Drier Air May Arrive Next Week
The Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches will remain locked in a familiar late-summer weather pattern for the rest of the work week: hot, humid and punctuated by dai...
Boca Raton officer’s deadly shooting ruled legally justified by State Attorney’s Office
The use of deadly force by a Boca Raton police officer who fatally shot a 39-year-old man in 2024 was legally justified.
Boca Raton police to conduct administrative review of 2024 officer-involved shooting
Boca Raton police said they will move forward with an administrative review of a December 2024 officer-involved shooting after the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office determined the use of deadly force was legally justified....
From Queens to Palm Beach County: How 9/11 transformed a student & inspired a 22-year career in fire rescue
A Palm Beach County firefighter shares how witnessing 9/11 as a student inspired a lifetime of service, sacrifice and honoring the fallen.
Deputies find stolen car, credit cards, documents, sleeping suspect at Treasure Coast mall
A Fort Pierce man was arrested after deputies found him sleeping in a stolen car at the Treasure Coast Mall with stolen credit cards and documents inside....
Man arrested for role in 2023 restaurant burglary in Mangonia Park, PBSO says
A man has been arrested for his alleged role in a 2023 restaurant robbery, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Runway safety system absent in deadly Miami crash has saved lives in South Florida
A runway safety system designed to stop planes when they run out of runway is getting new attention following the deadly cargo plane crash.
Crash blocks 3 right lanes on I-95 near Yamato Road Exit, causing delays
A crash on southbound I-95 is blocking three right lanes at the Yamato Road exit in Boca Raton, causing major delays.
PBSO: 149 stops, 14 DUI arrests during Labor Day weekend patrols in Palm Beach County
PBSO said Labor Day weekend DUI saturation patrols across Palm Beach County resulted in 14 arrests and 149 traffic stops.
West Palm Beach CDL school ordered to stop training in federal crackdown
A nationwide crackdown on commercial driver training that intensified after a deadly crash on Florida’s Turnpike has now reached Palm Beach County.
Crash cleared on Florida's Turnpike north between PGA Boulevard and SR 786
A crash on Florida's Turnpike north that temporarily blocked a right lane in Palm Beach Gardens has cleared.The crash occurred on Monday morning and According...
Jewish community leaders applaud county's swift firing of employee after antisemitic road rage incident
A Palm Beach County employee has been fired following an internal investigation that confirmed he made repeated Nazi salutes and antisemitic statements to a Jewish driver during a road rage incident....
Crash blocks right lane on Florida’s Turnpike near PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach County
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike north is blocking the right lane in Palm Beach County on Monday morning.According to Florida 511, the crash is between PGA Bouleva...
Indian River County traffic stop over dark tint turns into drug arrest, deputies say
A traffic stop for illegal window tint quickly turned into a much more serious situation on Sunday, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office....
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Palm Beach County
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for east-central Palm Beach County until 3:00 p.m.60 mile per hour wind gusts and penny size hail are indicated by...
Riviera Beach woman accused of posing as realtor, stealing $37K in homebuyer escrow funds
A Riviera Beach woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly posed as a real estate agent and stole tens of thousands of dollars in escrow deposits....
Scammers posing as Catholic Charities prey on Palm Beach County immigrants, church warns
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach is warning South Florida immigrants about scammers posing as advocates and offering fake legal services for a fee....
Another hot and muggy day with scattered storms in the afternoon
It's another hot day across south Florida.Sunday starts with temperatures mostly in the 70s, but after the sun comes up, we head back to 90 degrees.With the h...
76-year-old man ejected after golf cart crashes into tractor in Martin County's Tropical Farms community
A 76-year-old man was ejected and hospitalized after his golf cart struck a tractor along Tropical Way in Martin County.
Investigators work to identify motorcyclist killed in Boca Raton crash
Investigators are working to identify a motorcyclist who was killed in a violent crash in Boca Raton Friday afternoon.
Motorcyclist ejected, killed in crash on State Road 7
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said a man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash on State Road 7 on Friday afternoon.
Suspect identified in homicide that led to standoff at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a woman in Loxahatchee, followed by an hours-long standoff at The Ben hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, is in custody.Sa...
Solo crash on I-95 southbound in Palm City leaves driver with traumatic injuries
A driver with traumatic injuries was airlifted by LifeStar following a violent rollover crash in Palm City, according to Martin County Fire Rescue.
Suspect charged with girlfriend's murder after Arden shooting, hotel standoff
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
Woman killed in Loxahatchee; SWAT responds in West Palm Beach
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
Loxahatchee shooting suspect arrested after hours-long standoff at The Ben Hotel
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
Loxahatchee shooting suspect identified, charged with first-degree murder
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
Where are the hurricanes? Atlantic off to one of its quietest starts in decades
Where Are the Hurricanes? Atlantic Off to One of Its Quietest Starts in DecadesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We are approaching the climatological peak of the Atlanti...
Homicide leads to standoff at The Ben hotel, suspect barricaded in West Palm Beach
A large police presence in downtown West Palm Beach has resulted in extensive blockages.
Boynton Beach woman arrested after probe of alleged illegal massage business
A woman is accused of running an illegal massage operation in Boynton Beach, according to a press release from the Boynton Beach Police Department.
Wellington man accused of setting occupied home on fire with charcoal, lighter fluid
A man is accused of setting an apartment on fire in Wellington, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Mike Caruso's ballot presence raises question: Will party-line voters overlook arrest?
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso remains on the November ballot. A political expert weighs whether party-line voters could help him win.
Saw palmetto berry arrest toll rises; man caught with 500 pounds in Hypoluxo natural area
PBSO says deputies found about 500 pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries after arresting a Boynton Beach man at a Hypoluxo natural area.
Storm chances stay high through the holiday weekend
Rain and storm chances will continue to stay elevated as deep tropical moisture continues to stream into South Florida.
Large police presence blocks Banyan Boulevard in downtown West Palm Beach Friday night
A large police presence in downtown West Palm Beach has resulted in extensive blockages.
Triple threat in the Pacific; 3 Hurricanes spinning
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — While the Atlantic Basin is currently quiet, it's a completely different story on the other side of the country. Tropical Satellite(WPEC...
Month-long campaign warns Palm Beach Co. residents that 'straw' gun purchases carry 15-year prison sentences
Federal officials launch campaign warning Palm Beach residents that buying guns for prohibited persons is a felony carrying up to 15 years in prison.
Boca Raton man arrested, charged with grand theft from construction site
A man is accused of stealing from a construction site in Boca Raton, according to the Boca Raton Police Department.
West Palm Beach officer injured after vehicle hits marked police e-bike on Clematis Street
A West Palm Beach police officer suffered minor injuries after a vehicle struck the marked police e-bike on Clematis Street, police said.
Buying a gun for someone else? ATF warns that 'favor' could cost 15 years, $250K
A monthlong campaign launching across Palm Beach County carries a simple warning: Buying a gun for someone who cannot legally purchase it is a federal crime....
Major crash blocks 3 left lanes on I-95 north near Forest Hill Boulevard
A major crash blocked three left lanes of I-95 northbound near Forest Hill Boulevard in Palm Beach County, causing delays Thursday morning.
Palm Beach County firefighters kick off annual Fill the Boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy
Palm Beach County firefighters launch their annual Fill the Boot campaign Friday, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Palm Beach County employee fired following alleged 'Heil Hitler' remark, Nazi salute
A Palm Beach County employee was separated after an alleged Nazi salute and 'Heil Hitler' remark.
Boca Raton teen faces DUI manslaughter charge in 2025 crash that killed motorcyclist
A 16-year-old faces a second-degree felony charge after surveillance video captured the June 2025 crash that killed a motorcyclist on North Dixie Highway...
Tiger Woods' license is suspended — can he drive a golf cart?
When golf legend Tiger Woods received his 5-year drivers license suspension in his Wednesday plea agreement for a March crash on Jupiter Island, the question almost immediately came up: Can he still drive a golf cart?...
Delray Beach broker arrested on DUI, hit-and-run charges in Boca Raton
A Delray Beach broker is accused of backing into another car and driving away while under the influence, according to the Boca Raton Police Department....
Delray Beach police arrest 25-year-old accused of traveling to meet minor for sex
A man is accused of traveling to meet a minor for sex in Delray Beach, according to the Delray Beach Police Department.
Missing DoorDash drink sparks armed confrontation in Palm Beach, police say
What was supposed to be a routine DoorDash delivery in Palm Beach turned into an armed confrontation Monday over a missing "Dragon Burst Iced" drink.
Former St. Lucie GOP chairman arrested in Martin County saw palmetto berry case
Former St. Lucie GOP chairman Kenneth Nail was arrested after deputies said he harvested saw palmetto berries at public parks without proper authorization....
Boca Raton teen accused of driving while high in 2025 crash that killed scooter rider
A 17-year-old Boca Raton man is facing a DUI manslaughter charge one year after investigators say he caused a deadly crash while high on marijuana.
WATCH LIVE: Tiger Woods scheduled for change-of-plea hearing in Martin County
Golf legend Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear before Judge Darren Steele at 8:30 a.m. this morning in Martin County Court for a change-of-plea hearing, five months after his March 27 arrest...