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Three hospitalized after fire at private Palm Beach County prison
Three people were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after a fire at a correctional facility in South Bay Tuesday morning.
Interim Palm Beach County clerk sworn in following Michael Caruso arrest
Shannon Ramsey-Chessman has been sworn in as Palm Beach County's ad interim clerk following the suspension and arrest of Clerk Michael Caruso.
17-year-old Boynton Beach teen arrested in deadly shooting of 19-year-old
A 17-year-old Boynton Beach teen has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm in connection with the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old....
Police arrest teen in connection with deadly Boynton Beach shooting
A 17-year-old Boynton Beach teen has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford, police announced
Palm Beach County clerk arrested on 5 felonies involving child, suspended by DeSantis
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested early Tuesday on charges related to child sexual abuse, according to James Uthmeir.
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso arrested on child sex abuse charges
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested Tuesday morning on child sexual abuse charges, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier....
911 calls released after fatal Vero Beach shooting; person of interest still on the run
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office released 911 calls from neighbors who reported a woman shot and killed outside her Vero Beach home.
Fatal crash blocks northbound I-95 in Boca Raton Monday afternoon, FHP says
A fatal crash is blocking northbound I-95 near mile marker 44 in Boca Raton, Florida Highway Patrol says.
Man, 62, killed in single vehicle rollover crash on I-95 in Boca Raton
A major traffic crash on I-95 North has blocked all lanes in Boca Raton on Monday.
BODYCAM: DUI suspect takes off twice after hit-and-run, but deputies catch up
A DUI suspect's getaway came to a crashing halt early Saturday after Martin County deputies say he fled a hit-and-run; twice.
Stove sparks apartment fire at Stuart 55+ community; no injuries reported
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that broke out inside a Stuart 55+ community Sunday afternoon, officials said.
West Palm Beach man arrested after police say he faked coma to cover up $190K embezzlement
Police say a West Palm Beach man stole nearly $191K from his employer and faked a coma after the company began questioning him suddenly disappearing from work....
Near-record heat in South Florida to start the week
South Florida is facing another exceptionally hot day as Saharan dust and high pressure suppress most thunderstorms, allowing temperatures to approach daily rec...
Saharan dust suppresses storms as South Florida heat intensifies
South Florida is facing another day of dangerous heat, with Saharan dust helping keep skies drier and limiting the cooling thunderstorms that typically provide...
Pedestrian hit by Brightline train in Jupiter
A pedestrian was hit by a Brightline train near Toney Penna Drive in Jupiter Saturday night, according to the Jupiter Police Department.Old Dixie Highway was te...
'I didn’t think twice': Boynton Beach officer recounts lifesaving response in Nashville
A Boynton Beach police officer who jumped into action while on vacation in Nashville is now describing the seconds that took him from tourist to first responder...
Flock cameras help North Palm Beach police track down suspected boat burglar
A man accused of stealing boat GPS systems in North Palm was arrested after Flock cameras helped investigators track his movements across multiple counties....
Three adults, two children displaced after West Palm Beach house fire
Three adults and two children received emergency assistance after a fire at a home on 22nd Street West in West Palm Beach, according to the American Red Cross....
Stuart shooting range raises hundreds of donations for Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
Continental Shooting Center in Stuart is raffling off an exclusive membership for every $5 donation, can of dog food, or blanket brought in to benefit rescued border collies....
Man accused of using propane tank to break into Stuart smoke shop arrested a year later
A man accused of using a propane tank to break into a smoke shop a little over a year ago was finally arrested.
Fresh coat of paint sparks lasting bond between Riviera Beach resident and police officers
Delores Roundtree of Riviera Beach became the focus of a community project when local police officers and volunteers repainted the exterior.
Boca Raton man arrested after $8K fishing gear theft in Florida Keys
A Boca Raton man was arrested Thursday after deputies say he stole about $8,000 worth of fishing rods and electric reels from a victim in Islamorada.
Palm Beach County property tax campaign hits the road on fire trucks
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is putting property tax decals on its trucks ahead of Florida’s Amendment 3 vote.
17 arrested in Martin County drug bust; 4 kilos of cocaine, 2 lbs. of pot, 8 guns seized
Sheriff’s Office to detail a three-month narcotics investigation with 16 arrests, kilos of cocaine, guns and an unusual scheme allegedly used to lure buyers....
Operation 'Beneath the Surface': 17 arrested, 4 kilos of cocaine seized in Martin County drug bust
A months-long multi-agency investigation dismantled a cocaine trafficking network operating out of Indiantown's Booker Park area, resulting in 17 arrests and more than 200 felony charges...
Crash on NB Florida’s Turnpike in Boca Raton causes morning commute delays
A crash on Florida's Turnpike north in Boca Raton is causing morning commute delays Friday, with slow moving traffic for six miles.
West Palm Beach man accused of a $21K beauty heist spanning five counties
From ULTA to CVS, police say a West Palm Beach man racked up tens of thousands in stolen beauty products across Florida before he was arrested Wednesday....
2 Stuart police officers reprimanded, 1 suspended over domestic assault investigation
Two Stuart police officers were disciplined after an internal affairs probe found failures in investigating and documenting a domestic violence call.
Off-duty Boynton Beach officer helps save woman after downtown Nashville crash
A Boynton Beach officer on vacation in Nashville was caught in a deadly crash — and ended up performing CPR on a critically injured victim.
Vehicle fire causes 3-mile backup on Florida’s Turnpike south near Boynton Beach
A vehicle fire on Florida’s Turnpike is causing major delays Wednesday morning in Palm Beach County, with traffic backed up more than three miles.
Heat takes center stage as South Florida faces another stretch of dangerous temperatures
Dangerous heat will be South Florida's primary weather concern today and through much of the upcoming week, with only periodic thunderstorms offering brief reli...
New details reveal years of warnings before Martin County dog hoarding arrest
New details are being released following the arrest of a 62-year-old woman who had 36 dogs living in severely unsanitary conditions inside her home, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said....
SR 710 crash survivor reunites with Martin County Fire Rescue crew who saved his life
Taylor Cantin survived a deadly SR 710 crash on July 5 and reunited with the Martin County Fire Rescue crew who saved his life.
'They Saved My Life’: Crash survivor reunites with Martin County firefighters
A crash survivor who was pulled from the wreckage by Martin County firefighters returned months later to thank the crew who helped save his life.
Fire contained after tire recycling lot sets ablaze at Palms West Industrial Park
Firefighters worked through the night to contain a large fire at a tire recycling facility in the Palms West Industrial Park off Belvedere Road, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue....
Man accused of stealing jet ski trailer from Delray Beach business
A man is accused of trying to steal a Jet Ski trailer and take it to a Tri-Rail station, according to the Delray Beach Police Department.
36 Border Collies rescued from Florida home; owner arrested
One person is in custody as Martin County sheriff’s deputies investigate what authorities describe as a serious animal hoarding case involving Border Collies....
Police: Riviera Beach man held woman against her will, attacked her and choked her dog
Riviera Beach police say Timothy Alvin Jr. beat, strangled and confined a woman, threatened her dog and tried to stop her from calling 911, police records show....
Florida CFO awards $1 million to fire departments for cancer prevention equipment
Florida's chief financial officer was in Palm Beach County on Monday, where he allocated money to local fire departments to help protect the health and safety of firefighters....
Woman shot in targeted attack near Glades Road in Boca Raton
Boca Raton police are investigating an apparent targeted shooting that left a woman injured Sunday afternoon.The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. in a parking...
'UNCOMFORTABLE': Targeted shooting in Boca Raton leaves woman injured
Boca Raton police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting near the 1400 block of Northeast Second Court.
19-year-old identified as victim in deadly Boynton Beach shooting
Boynton Beach police identified 19-year-old Nigel Beckford as the victim of a deadly Saturday evening shooting. The investigation remains active, and detectives...
19-year-old Boynton Beach man dies following Saturday shooting
A 19-year-old Boynton Beach man died after a shooting Saturday evening near Northwest 8th Avenue, police say.
Martin County firefighters rescue man trapped 40 feet in the air in Stuart
A tree-trimming job turned into a rescue Saturday afternoon in Stuart after a man became trapped about 40 feet in the air on a broken lift.Martin County Fire Re...
Lake Park man arrested for role in May Airbnb shooting
A man is accused of being involved in an alleged targeted shooting near an Airbnb party in Lake Park, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
2-vehicle crash sends car into Stuart gun store, woman hospitalized
A woman was hospitalized with traumatic injuries after a two-vehicle crash ended with her car crashing into a gun shop on Thursday.
Crash on I-95 South in West Palm Beach blocks lane, causes 2-mile backup
A crash on I-95 South in Palm Beach County Friday morning blocked the right lane and caused a two-mile traffic backup during the morning commute.
Boynton Beach halts plans for police training center following resident opposition
Hundreds of residents in the Golfview neighborhood successfully pushed city officials to pause the development of a nearly 8-acre public safety complex, which included a proposed 12-lane shooting range....
Motorcyclist, e-bike rider hospitalized in separate Palm Beach County crashes
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue had a busy hour Thursday evening, responding to back-to-back crashes involving a motorcycle and an e-bike.
Costco closes after electrical fire, Stuart police say
A Costco in Stuart was forced to close Thursday afternoon after an electrical fire, the Stuart Police Department says.
Costco reopens following electrical fire at Martin County location
An electrical fire forced the closure of the Costco on Kanner Highway on Thursday.
Second Palm Beach County welfare check in weeks ends in deputy gunfire
A welfare check ended in deadly gunfire for the second time in weeks in Palm Beach County. Experts explain why these calls can be so unpredictable.
West Palm Beach man accused of armed burglary, kidnapping in custody dispute
A West Palm Beach man was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he forced his way into a home, assaulted a woman and carried a child from the residence....
Woman found dead 2 miles off Boca Raton coast went to prison for killing her mother back in 2014
Police identified Patricia Brennan, 63, as the woman found dead 2 miles off the Boca Raton coast Tuesday morning
South Florida drought largely unchanged despite another week of rain
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows little change across South Florida this week, despite another round of widespread summertime thunderstorms.Most of the reg...
Boat on dock lift catches fire in Stuart; firefighters quickly contain flames
Firefighters quickly extinguished a boat fire Wednesday afternoon at a home in Stuart, preventing the flames from spreading, officials said.
Storm chances increase Friday before typical summer pattern returns
South Florida will see another round of scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms today, with the greatest coverage focused over the interior.
Deputies fatally shoot 18-year-old during violent confrontation with father, PBSO says
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deputy-invovled shooting that occurred on Wednesday night.