Indian River man accused of hauling 150 pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries
An Indian River County man was arrested after deputies say he was caught hauling 150 pounds of saw palmetto berries without the required permit.
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What's on my ballot? Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast Voter Guide 2026
Here's what voters in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast can expect to see on the 2026 ballot.
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Grandson arrested in death of veteran after cross-county chase, deputies say
Earl Douglas Wadlington III, 35, was arrested in Indian River County after a police chase, following the discovery of 88-year-old Paul Eugene Baker's body at his Okeechobee County home....
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Boca Raton Nordstrom Rack employee nabbed in $444 refund scam, police say
A Nordstrom Rack employee is accused of using the store’s refund process to pay herself $444.89 for merchandise she allegedly kept.
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AmeriCorps returns to Martin County with renewed focus on boosting students' reading skills
A program that has worked with thousands of Martin County children is returning after a brief hiatus, with a renewed focus on helping young students strengthen their reading skills....
safety
Flock camera alert helps deputies arrest Okeechobee homicide suspect in Sebastian
The Indian River County and Okeechobee County sheriff’s offices will hold a joint news conference Thursday to discuss the apprehension of a wanted person....
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Retired Palm Beach attorney expected to change plea in federal exploitation case
A retired Palm Beach County attorney accused of attempting to obtain sexually explicit images of a child is scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday....
safety
1 person dies after shooting in Hobe Sound, no arrest made
The person shot during a shooting in Hobe Sound died Thursday, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
safety
7-vehicle crash closes southbound Florida’s Turnpike near Delray Beach, 8 people injured
A major multi-vehicle crash has closed all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike on Thursday morning.
safety
Crash involving 7 vehicles blocks southbound Florida's Turnpike in Delray Beach
According to the Florida Highway Patrol's website, the crash occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. near mile marker 81, just south of the Atlantic Avenue exit....
Local
WHERE'S WALTER? Getting into the fall spirit at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market
Fall has arrived in South Florida, and this week I headed to one of the season's most popular destinations: Bedner's Farm in western Palm Beach County....
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Project Thanksgiving returns for 36th year to help local families facing food insecurity
Project Thanksgiving returns for 36th year to help Palm Beach County families facing food insecurity
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Rain chances heading back up
Our dry weather will gradually get replaced as moisture returns to South Florida through the weekend.