Former Palm Beach County clerk accused of child sex abuse being released on $160K bond
Michael Caruso, 67, faces charges including kidnapping and lewd or lascivious molestation stemming from allegations involving a child victim over nearly a year.
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Suspect booked into Martin County Jail after undercover drug sting, sheriff says
A Martin County man has been arrested following an undercover operation into meth trafficking, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
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Two right lanes blocked after crash on Florida’s Turnpike South in Palm Beach County
A crash in Palm Beach County on Florida’s Turnpike South has caused a major traffic jam and lane blockages, according to Florida 511.511 says that at around 5:4...
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Bomb threat reported at Boca Raton Jewish academy, PBSO says
A bomb threat reported at a Jewish preschool in Boca Raton prompted a heavy deputy presence and traffic delays Monday afternoon.
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks lane on Florida’s Turnpike in West Palm Beach
A multi-vehicle crash on Florida’s Turnpike southbound in West Palm Beach narrowed traffic to one lane Monday afternoon, according to FL511.
business
Lynora's Italian restaurant marks 50 years in South Florida, plans expansion beyond Palm Beach County
Lynora's Italian restaurant is celebrating 50 years in South Florida and expanding to Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond Palm Beach County.
coastal
Dutch Bros brewing up Treasure Coast debut in early 2027
Dutch Bros Coffee is planning to open its first Fort Pierce location in early 2027, bringing the drive-thru beverage chain to the Treasure Coast.
safety
Undercover buys, pound-level deals, coded texts: 6 arrested in Palm Beach County drug case
A $400 meth deal at a Greenacres barbershop was among the undercover buys at the center of a sweeping drug investigation that put six suspects behind bars....
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Treasure Coast travelers say limited transportation options make it 'difficult to get around'
Why Treasure Coast travelers say they need more options as limited flights and schedules leave residents wanting more convenient ways to get around the area...
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Crash blocks 3 left lanes on I-95 North near Yamato Road in Palm Beach County
A major crash blocked three left lanes Sunday morning on I- 95 North near Yamato Road in Palm Beach County.