2 arrested in string of car burglaries in Martin County
Two men were arrested following a nearly monthlong investigation into a string of car burglaries across neighborhoods in Martin County.
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Heavy downpours could bring localized flooding as South Florida turns wetter
South Florida is heading into a wetter stretch of weather, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected each afternoon through the end of the week and the...
Stuart city commission appoints new mayor, fires city manager in sweeping overnight changes
Less than a week after a new commissioner was elected and two incumbents were re-elected in the City of Stuart, the commission majority has flipped and leadership is already making sweeping changes....
8-months-pregnant woman accused of DUI with two kids in car, Boca Raton police say
A woman who was 8 months pregnant is accused of driving under the influence with her two children in the car, according to the Boca Raton Police Department....
Martin County man faces DUI, fleeing charges after SUV slams into church
A man in Martin County who crashed into a church is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing from police.
Martin County man says he narrowly avoided elaborate scam impersonating MCSO
Gabriel Arrington says he spent three hours believing he was minutes from being arrested on federal warrants.
Fired officer involved in deadly 2021 Boynton Beach pursuit to get his badge back
Mark Sohn is getting his badge back after a court ruling overturned his firing following a deadly pursuit involving a 13-year-old boy.
Scattered storms bringing heavy downpours Monday afternoon
A Flood Advisory is in effect for Indian River County until 5:00 p.m.
Florida woman arrested after allegedly trespassing at Mar-a-Lago, again
A Florida woman banned from Mar-a-Lago allegedly showed up at the property again, pushing a cart across the property before being detained on Saturday....
Wrong-way overpass crash leaves two critically injured in West Palm Beach
A wild wrong-way crash at the top of a West Palm Beach overpass left two motorists with life-threatening injuries early Sunday.
Sheriff's helicopter spots massive fire in Martin County, helps firefighters save home
A Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew is being credited with spotting a large fire late Sunday night and helping get firefighters to the scene before...
Boynton man accused of offering officer $400 to avoid arrest after drug pipe found
A Boynton Beach man on pretrial release is accused of discarding a suspected crack pipe and offering an officer $400 to avoid arrest, police said.
GALLERY: EF-0 tornado carrying peak winds of 75 mph touches down in Port St. Lucie
Crews from the National Weather Service office in Melbourne are expected to survey damage across parts of the Treasure Coast Monday morning after severe storms....
Pilot 'incredibly fortunate' after emergency water landing off Boca Raton coast
Tenkley said she extends her gratitude to air traffic control, lifeguards, firefighters and police officers who helped keep people safe.
3-Year-Old hospitalized after found unresponsive in Stuart pool
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being found unresponsive in a pool at a home in Stuart, according to Martin County Fire Rescue.MCFR s...
Funnel cloud spotted above Port St. Lucie neighborhood amid tornado warning
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southeastern St. Lucie County and northeastern Martin County through 7 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northeastern Palm Beach County until 6 p.m.Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and quarter sized hail are hazar...
Pilot speaks after emergency plane landing into Atlantic Ocean off Boca Raton
The plane went down Saturday morning near South Beach Park by 250 S. Ocean Boulevard, just five miles from Boca Raton Airport.
School Bus driver at fault in violent Lantana Road crash, PBSO report shows
New details have emerged regarding Thursday's early morning crash between a Palm Beach County school bus and a pickup truck in Greenacres.
Boca Raton small plane pulled from water at South Beach Park; FAA removes wreckage Sunday morning
A small plane crashed into the water at South Beach Park in Boca Raton Saturday morning, and the wreckage was temporarily moved to nearby Silver Palm Park off Palmetto Park Road....
Community divided over Flock Safety cameras after Treasure Coast homicide arrest
Indian River County Sheriff credits Flock Safety cameras with a homicide arrest, but residents raise privacy concerns.
Smoke alarms wake Loxahatchee family as fire tears through home, kills cat
A Loxahatchee family safely escaped a house fire early Sunday morning after smoke alarms alerted the occupants as flames tore through the home.Palm Beach County...
Strong storms could impact South Florida this afternoon
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across South Florida this afternoon and evening, with an isolated strong to severe storm possible.A south to so...
Small-engine plane crashes into ocean off the coast of Boca Raton
Police are assisting with a small-engine plane crash off the coast ofBoca Raton.Boca Raton Police (BRPD) say it happened around10:25 a.m. Saturday near the...
Small plane crash-lands in water off Boca Raton beach; lone pilot escapes without injury
A woman survived after crashing a single-engine Piper into the ocean Saturday morning off Boca Raton.
Heat advisory streak ends, storms develop this afternoon
For the first time in nearly two weeks, South Florida is starting the day without a Heat Advisory, but the break from heat alerts comes as a more active thunder...
Family plans new filing after judge dismisses Boynton Beach wrongful death lawsuit
A Palm Beach County judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach police Officer Jermaine Jones....
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Palm Beach County until 7 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southwest Palm Beach County until 6:30 p.m.
Child struck by car in Delray Beach shopping center parking lot
The incident happened in a shopping center parking lot in the 1000 block of S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach police say.
Police major retires after Palm Beach Gardens probe finds alcohol, vehicle violations
A Palm Beach Gardens police major retired after an internal affairs probe sustained allegations involving alcohol, a city vehicle and conduct violations....
Strong storms and dangerous heat for South Florida heading into the weekend
South Florida faces another hot and stormy afternoon today, with a few thunderstorms capable of producing near-severe wind gusts as heat index values climb as h...
Judge delays decision on whether Boca Raton mother exonerated of sex crimes can see her children
Walquiria Cassini has been separated from her 2 sons for nearly 3 years. A judge says she needs more time to review the evidence before deciding whether to lift the injunction keeping them apart....
Major crash on I-95 North in Martin County, cleared
A major accident on I-95 North in Martin County has blocked off 2 right lanes, according to Florida 511.
Strong storms continue for Thursday evening commute
Isolated downpours are expected as we move through the Thursday evening commute.A severe thunerstorm in northern Palm Beach County has been producing heavy rai...
Could Mike Caruso face the death penalty? Here's what Florida law says about his charges
An overwhelming number of people have posted comments on WPTV's Facebook page, calling for the death penalty for suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso following his arrest on alleged sexual abuse charges, so we're getting answers....
Man accused of grabbing $22K in gold chains from Treasure Coast Square Mall kiosk arrested
The man accused of grabbing an entire display of gold chains from a jewelry kiosk at Treasure Coast Square Mall and fleeing on foot has been arrested.
Expert explains warning signs of child sexual abuse after Mike Caruso arrest
A West Palm Beach therapist explains warning signs and lasting effects of child sexual abuse following the arrest of Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso....
All students safe after Palm Beach County school bus crash; 4 critically injured
All students on a Palm Beach County school bus are safe after a major crash Thursday morning involving a pickup truck.
Saharan dust exits as thunderstorms return to South Florida
South Florida is finally beginning to break out of the unusually dry and extremely hot pattern of recent days as Saharan dust moves away and tropical moisture r...
U.S. Marshals arrest Matthew Waggle in West Virginia in Dawn Kriskewic killing case
Matthew Waggle, the man who Indian River County authorities have been trying to find for days was arrested Wednesday.
Students held past dismissal as precaution after nearby gunshots report, IRCSO says
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reported gunfire on Wednesday afternoon.
Deputies arrest man, 27, accused of traveling to meet 14-year-old in Hallandale Beach
A 27-year-old man is accused of attempting to meet up with a teen in Hallandale Beach, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Caruso child sex abuse case prompts discussion on warning signs of abuse and prevention
The child sexual abuse case against suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso has prompted discussion on warning signs of sex abuse and what parents can do to prevent it....
Jupiter Narrows mangrove islands to be restored and named for local man killed in boating accident
A groundbreaking ceremony launched a restoration of three eroding mangrove islands in Jupiter, Florida, named for Andrew "Red" Harris.
Crash with injuries blocks 2 left lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in Palm Beach Gardens
A crash on the Florida Turnpike North has blocked the left lane for traffic on Wednesday.According to Florida 511, the crash is by exit 104 near PGA Boulevard....
Neighbors fight Boynton Beach police shooting range near their homes
Residents fighting to preserve one of their neighborhood’s last wooded areas now say they feel scrutinized for speaking out.
Boca Raton woman arrested, accused of biting off part of man's ear on I-95
A Boca Raton woman was arrested Saturday after biting off part of a man's ear on I-95 in front of their children.
Woman accused of hiding $3,200 in her body during Martin County arrest faces new charges
A Miami woman accused of scamming a Martin County senior faces a new charge after deputies say she smuggled $3,200 in cash into jail.
I-95 north partially reopens near Linton Blvd. after hazardous materials crash
I-95 northbound near Delray Beach has reopened following a crash involving hazardous materials, but three left lanes remain blocked, causing significant delays....
Palm Beach County clerk arrested; questions remain about his spot on November ballot
Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso was arrested and removed from office. However, his name may still appear on the November ballot.
Shannon Ramsey-Chessman sworn in as interim after clerk's arrest on child sex abuse charges
Shannon Ramsey-Chessman was sworn in Tuesday as Clerk Ad Interim after Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested and suspended from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis on 5 felony charges....
Woman killed in Vero Beach shooting identified, suspect still on the run
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman shot and killed Sunday morning in Vero Beach as 52-year-old Dawn Kriskewic