Community support grows for son of PBSO employee after Port St. Lucie murder-suicide
Friends, family members and strangers across South Florida are coming together to support a Palm Beach County firefighter-paramedic who lost both of his parents...
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Airborne SUV crash among 4 DUI arrests in Martin County in 3 days
Four DUI suspects were arrested in Martin County this week, including one driver whose car went airborne before crashing onto a railroad crossing.
Alleged drunk driver crashes into guardrail on I-95, abandons vehicle in center lane
An alleged drunk driver crashed his car on I-95 and left his wrecked vehicle in the center lane on Wednesday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office....
Gotta catch ’em all? Martin County sheriff warns of $1,200 in counterfeit Pokémon cards
Two Martin County residents lost more than $1,200 buying counterfeit Pokémon cards, prompting a warning from the sheriff’s office.
Man arrested in fatal July PBG crash, accused of driving recklessly near 100 mph
A man has been taking into custody for a vehicular homicide that occurred last month, according to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department.
Driver going 100 mph on Palm Beach Gardens roadway faces vehicular homicide charge
Akash Das, 29, is accused of driving over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone leading to a deadly four-vehicle crash on July 9
Crash causes morning commute delays on I-95 NB near Palm Beach Gardens
A crash on the northbound I-95 exit ramp is blocking lanes and slowing the morning commute near Palm Beach Gardens.
Daily thunderstorms continue as heat and humidity grip South Florida
South Florida will remain locked in a typical August weather pattern today, with scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms, dangerous heat, and increasing b...
Florida man sentenced to 26 years after shooting woman, armed kidnapping rideshare driver
A South Florida man was sentenced to more than 26 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he shot a woman multiple times and forced a rideshare driver....
West Palm Beach holds National Night Out to strengthen police-community ties
Police Chief Tony Araujo said events like these are essential to building trust and giving residents a direct line to the department.
Elderly woman dies days after crashing into garbage truck, 2 mailboxes: PBSO
An elderly woman is dead after she crashed into the back of a garbage truck in mid July.According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office...
3 people arrested for DUI, 1 causes vehicle to go airborne, crash into train tracks: MCSO
The Martin County Sheriff's Office had a busy Monday night with three separate DUI arrests.
Storms across the area bring heavy rain and the risk of flooding
A Flood Advisory is in effect for Martin County until 6:30 p.m.
Jupiter police launch free online e-bike safety course ahead of back-to-school season
Jupiter police launched a free online e-bike safety course open to all ages, with gift card raffles for those who finish by Sept. 15.
Authorities investigating after woman's body found in ocean off coast of Boca Raton
A boater reported the body just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Boca Raton police say. The Boca Raton Police Marine Unit, fire rescue and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating....
Crash report sheds new light on crash that killed high school senior
A Stuart teenager was hours away from graduation when his life was cut short. Now, a new crash report reveals what investigators know and what remains....
Body found in ocean off Boca Raton coast, investigation underway
Police say a boater found a woman's body in the ocean just off the coast of Boca Raton Tuesday morning, prompting a response from several agencies.
Boca Raton set to hold community sessions on new police headquarters plans
Boca Raton city staff are proposing two options for a new police headquarters after voters rejected a $175 million bond proposal in March.
New details: PSL murder-suicide victim was a PBSO 911 dispatcher; killer used AR rifle
A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office communications officer was killed by her longtime partner after ending their relationship, police said.
Honduran national convicted in South Florida firearms-trafficking operation
A federal jury convicted a Honduran national for trafficking firearms from South Florida to Honduras through straw purchases.
Girl, 3, dies days after toy kitchen incident at babysitter's Boynton Beach home
A 3-year-old girl died days after becoming trapped in a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter’s Boynton Beach home, police said.
Man dead, multiple injured in late-night I-95 crash in Riviera Beach
A West Palm Beach man died after a three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach shut down northbound lanes for more than four hours.
28-year-old West Palm Beach man killed in chain-reaction I-95 crash
A 28-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Sunday night in a chain reaction crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach.
Two dead, two hospitalized after three-vehicle crash with semi-truck in western PBC
Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in western Palm Beach County on Saturday, according t...
Crash blocks two left lanes on southbound I-95 near Forest Hill Boulevard
A crash on southbound I-95 near Forest Hill Boulevard in Palm Beach County is blocking two left lanes Sunday afternoon.
55-year-old woman with dementia found safe in Boynton Beach, police say
Palm Springs police are searching for Claudia Cole, 55, who was last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. She may have traveled to Boynton Beach.
2 adults displaced after West Palm Beach house fire, Red Cross provides assistance
Two adults were displaced after a house fire on Cayman Circle West in West Palm Beach on Saturday.The American Red Cross said its Disaster Action Team responded...
West Palm Beach man arrested after striking deputy's motorcycle, threatening to kill officers in Islamorada
A West Palm Beach man was arrested Saturday after striking an off-duty deputy's motorcycle and threatening to kill officers in Islamorada.
Slow-moving storms raise flooding threat across South Florida
Update: A Flood Advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County until 2:00 p.m.South Florida is in for another active weather day as deep tropical moisture combines...
West Palm Beach woman arrested 7 months after deadly Jog Road hit-and-run
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested on Friday over 7 months after a deadly hit-and-run collision at a busy intersection.
Southbound Turnpike crash in Boca Raton snarls traffic amid heavy rain
A crash on southbound Florida's Turnpike is causing lane closures and traffic in Boca Raton.
Riviera Beach man's deadly I-95 crash as teen resurfaces after super speeder traffic stop
A high school field trip turned tragic when a teen driver allegedly caused a deadly I-95 crash. Nearly 3 years later, FHP says a 110 mph stop led to his arrest....
Heat and flooding concerns grow as slow-moving storms develop in South Florida
South Florida will face a combination of dangerous heat and slow-moving thunderstorms today, with the greatest concern for localized flooding across the east co...
'Loved beyond words': Family remembers transgender woman killed in Belle Glade shooting
A Palm Beach County family is mourning the death of their daughter who fatally shot in Belle Glade earlier this month.
Mother and daughter accused of filing false police report in Lake Worth Beach
A Lake Worth Beach woman and her mother are accused of filing a false police report, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of assaulting police officer, stabbing another man at a camper home
A Loxahatchee man is accused of stabbing a man, and assaulting a police officer, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman who suffered brain injury in crash gets job as an engineer with defense contractor
Eight years after a crash left her in a coma, a Delray Beach woman is starting a mechanical engineering job at Northrop Grumman.
Man accused of 3 attacks within minutes near Publix, Chili's near Delray Beach
Delray Beach police say a man threatened or attacked three victims within about 15 minutes near Publix and Chili’s before his Boca Raton arrest.
WPB police commanders manipulated scheduling system, IA report finds
A 72-page internal affairs report found six West Palm Beach police commanders used a scheduling loophole tied to 155 overlapping paid assignments.
Chief: Five West Palm Beach police leaders fired following 'double-dipping' probe
West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo fired five command-level officers after a nearly two-year investigation into pay and supervision practices.
West Palm Beach police chief fires 5 command officers after nearly 2-year overtime misconduct probe
West Palm Beach's police chief fired 5 command officers after a nearly 2-year probe into overtime misconduct and double dipping
Heat advisory continues as scattered storms remain focused near Lake Okeechobee
Dangerous heat will once again be the primary weather concern across South Florida today, while only isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected during the...
Man dubbed 'Tequila Bandit' accused of liquor theft, later arrested for DUI
A man dubbed the "Tequila Bandit" by the Martin County Sheriff's Office was arrested.
All crossings reopen after freight train crashes into SUV in Delray Beach
All crossing have reopened have a freight train struck an SUV on Thursday.
3 West Palm Beach police captains fired after 'double-dipping' investigation
Three West Palm Beach police captains have been terminated following pre-disciplinary hearings tied to an internal investigation into alleged "double-dipping,"...
Boca Raton's new police chief Jarad Phelps sworn in, plans to address homelessness concerns
Boca Raton's new police chief Jarad Phelps was sworn in Thursday and says he plans to address homelessness in the city.
Lake Worth Beach man arrested after allegedly having sex with teen near community pool
A Lake Worth man is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage teen.
West Palm Beach police union pushes back on firing of 3 captains, claims 'different standard' applied
The union that represents the West Palm Beach Police Department is pushing back on the agency's decision to uphold the firing of three captains in an alleged "double dipping" scheme....
Boynton Beach man accused of racial slur, gun threat at Wellington Burger King
A Boynton Beach man has been arrested after investigators say he pointed a handgun at two Burger King employees during a drive-through dispute in Wellington and...
Police seek more possible victims after Jupiter man's arrest for sexually assaulting teen
Jupiter police seek possible victims after Carlos Diaz-Diaz allegedly contacted underage girls on Snapchat and sold them alcohol, vapes and marijuana.
3 arrested in multi-county luxury vehicle theft probe after PBSO vehicle rammed
Deputies say a stolen Range Rover was tracked to Palm Beach County, where the driver rammed a law enforcement vehicle before three arrests.
Voters may decide future of Boca Raton police headquarters in March
Boca Raton staff recommend a central police complex near Spanish River Library and a downtown station as the city considers a March voter referendum.
PBSO seeks more victims after barber arrested in alleged trafficking of 17-year-old
A Palm Beach County barber is accused of luring a 17-year-old to a motel with a massage job offer. Detectives believe there may be more victims.
Heavy rain and flooding threat increase heading into the weekend
South Florida will be entering a much wetter weather pattern, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through the weekend that could produce...
West Palm Beach officers rescue man hanging from Broadway Bridge during mental health crisis
West Palm Beach officers rescued a man hanging from the Broadway Bridge during a mental health crisis after responding to a reported crash.
Condominium in North Palm Beach catches ablaze, prompts response from fire rescue
A unit at a North Palm Beach condominium caught fire Wednesday afternoon, according to the North Palm Beach Fire Rescue.
West Palm Beach officers, firefighters rescue person hanging from bridge
West Palm Beach police officers and firefighters worked together to rescue a person who was hanging from the outside of a bridge in the middle of the night....
Driver with revoked license arrested after police pursuit from Stuart into Martin County
A 31-year-old man was arrested after police said he fled a traffic stop, struck another vehicle and led authorities on a pursuit into Martin County.
Boca Raton police seek witnesses after man fatally struck during domestic disturbance
Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a man was fatally struck by an SUV during an apparent domestic disturbance in a Boca Raton parking lot.The inc...
Boca Raton police seek witnesses in fatal parking lot incident involving silver Mercedes SUV
Police in Boca Raton are seeking witnesses in connection with a death investigation that occurred earlier this week.