Former juvenile detention employee accused of inappropriate relationship with 17-year-old
A former employee at a West Palm Beach juvenile detention facility is facing felony charges after investigators say he exchanged sexually explicit notes.
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West Palm Beach woman turns husband’s Huntington’s diagnosis into awareness mission
A West Palm Beach woman is turning her husband’s Huntington’s disease diagnosis into a mission to raise awareness and support families affected by the progressive neurological disease....
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New ammunition primer facility brings jobs and economic growth to Indiantown
Ikonick Energetics’ new facility is expanding advanced manufacturing in Indiantown while the company plans to hire workers across its two Martin County locations....
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Boynton Beach teen reunites with first responders after surviving lightning strike
A Boynton Beach teenager is back home after surviving a lightning strike that left him unresponsive while playing soccer with friends.
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Boynton Beach Police officers were justified in deadly shooting of man with machete
Four Boynton Beach Police officers who shot a man armed with a machete in a public park last year were legally justified in their use of deadly force.
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Tri-Rail fare increase takes effect as South Florida transit system faces funding challenges
South Florida commuters are paying more to ride Tri-Rail after the regional rail service implemented a 10% fare increase, a move officials say is necessary as the agency works to address ongoing funding challenges....
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Islamic Center controversy prompts review of Palm Beach County approval process
WPTV is listening to concerns about what could come next following a lot of controversy surrounding a proposed Islamic center, school and daycare in Palm Beach County's Agricultural Reserve near Delray Beach....
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Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at West Palm Beach golf course
President Donald Trump is seeking to turn Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County into "the permanent United States Presidential Golf Course."...
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Palm Beach Gardens man arrested after warrant in cyberharassment, stalking case
A man is accused of stalking and sexually cyberharrassing another person, according to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department.
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South Florida marketer convicted in $15M COVID testing scheme targeting seniors
A Coral Springs man was convicted after prosecutors said COVID testing events at Palm Beach-area clubs led to more than $15 million in fraudulent Medicare bills...
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Treasure Coast HS student critically injured after being struck while walking to school
A 14-year-old Treasure Coast High School freshman is fighting for his life after being struck from behind by an SUV while walking to school Wednesday.
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Ex-CIA agent who stole $194M used $102M to buy Palm Beach, Hobe Sound properties
A former CIA agent convicted Tuesday of defrauding the government of $194M used the majority of the money to acquire properties in Palm Beach and Hobe Sound....