A Delray Beach man has been charged with sexual battery. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office made the charge against Stephen Hakim. The charge stems from a report of an assault following a meetup arranged through the dating app Hinge.
The alleged incident occurred at Hakim's apartment in Delray Beach. Further details about the case are available from the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office. The investigation reportedly involved DNA evidence linking Hakim to the crime.
safety
A local animal welfare organization is offering a $5,000 reward as investigators work to identify a person suspected of shooting cats.
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A Sebastian woman is accused of discharging her firearm while being intoxicated, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
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An Indian River County school bus driver was arrested after video allegedly showed her force a child’s hand into their lap and threaten to break a finger....
schools
The School District of Palm Beach County confirmed it has cut 244 positions following this year's student enrollment count, the latest sign of the financial pressure....
News
Martin County leaders and Chaplain Hoss Wiggins reflected on prayer, unity and remembrance during Palm City’s annual 9/11 Memorial Bridge Walk.
safety
Michael Scott Bates, 35, was driving more than 100 mph when he struck and killed 14-year-old Christopher Cetoute on June 12, Boynton Beach police say.
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Indian River State College closed its Massey Campus in Fort Pierce after a bomb threat prompted evacuations and a law enforcement search.
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New records detail 62 lengthy calls, patrol-car rides and gifts involving a Palm Beach County school police officer and former student. No crime was found....
business
Six South Florida restaurants were ordered shut after inspections found rodent droppings, unsafe food handling and other violations that posed health risks....
Local
A little movie magic and a lot of community spirit are coming together in Delray Beach next week.
