Thomas Faferko-Schmedes was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail after the investigation revealed four people were shot in the 4600 block of Coconut Boulevard, not three as initially reported.
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Neighbors in a Boynton Beach community are speaking out after crews began clearing land near a wooded area they’ve spent years trying to protect.
The son of a 67-year-old Boca Raton man killed in a deadly chain-reaction crash in Lantana is remembering his father as a hardworking and loving family man.
An individual is facing a grand theft auto charge after allegedly causing a disturbance at a home that led to a police response in downtown Stuart.According to
The School District of Palm Beach County has confirmed what many feared — layoffs have started. Seventy-six media clerks are already out of a job, and this may be the beginning of hundreds more.
West Palm Beach residents are demanding greater transparency and community representation on the city's Downtown Development Authority board, raising pointed questions.
South Fork High School's football team is back in summer workouts in Stuart as the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming fall season under a new head coach.
A new Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) hospital is coming to western Palm Beach Gardens, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction in the rapidly growing Avenir community off Northlake Boulevard.
Delray Beach murder suspect William Lowe remains in plea talks after police said he killed his wife and dumped her remains in suitcases in the Intracoastal.
As severe thunderstorms move through Palm Beach County drivers in the area should be aware of downed trees in the region.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach shares hurricane and heat safety tips to keep pets safe during Florida’s storm season.
The School District of Palm Beach County is eliminating 76 media clerk jobs. District leaders say it is due to budget pressures and declining enrollment.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents on Wednesday to remain vigilant during Florida's storm season after a dramatic video.
Travelers who live on the Treasure Coast will soon have a few new routes to choose from when planning their next trip.
A man is dead and his grandson was arrested after a family dispute erupted into gunfire at a home near Royal Palm Beach in Palm Beach County on Tuesday.
Thomas Faferko-Schmedes was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail after the investigation revealed four people were shot in the 4600 block of Coconut Boulevard, not three as initially reported.
Development continues to pick up steam in Boynton Beach, with a new mixed-use project that could help reshape a key part of the city.
Boynton Beach has transformed from a humble fishing village into a booming destination, but one landmark remained: Two Georges Waterfront Grille.
A Belle Glade woman feeds 30 community cats daily as Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control says it has reached capacity.
The School District of Palm Beach County has notified 76 employees that their Media Clerk I and Media Clerk II positions are being eliminated.
A judge recommended a Martin County teacher be reinstated after finding the school board skipped steps in its own discipline policy.
Three people are in the hospital after being shot in Royal Palm Beach on Tuesday.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, a little before 5 p.m. de
Three people were hospitalized after a shooting near Royal Palm Beach Tuesday. A suspect known to the victims was detained at the scene.
Tequesta officially owns Tequesta Park, but an $8-10M improvement plan faces funding uncertainty amid a potential Florida property tax cut.
A Boynton Beach neighborhood is grieving the loss of an 8-year-old boy after he drowned in a backyard swimming pool Monday afternoon. A tragedy that is now part of a deadly trend across Florida.
A 74-year-old cyclist who was reportedly traveling from the Florida Keys to Orlando was rescued after becoming stranded in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area.
The lineup of candidates for Palm Beach County’s 2026 elections is now official after the qualifying period wrapped up earlier this month.
Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi fled the U.S. in May 2025 and was detained by Turkish authorities before being transferred back to South Florida last Friday, the FBI said.
Taste rare mango varieties and learn from Florida’s top growers at the Florida Mango Festival, June 27 at Palm Beach County Convention Center.
A man accused of orchestrating a staggering $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme, one of the largest in U.S. history, has been returned to South Florida.
Boca Raton police say e-motos and e-bikes are at the center of growing road safety concerns as the city works to address the rise in popularity of electric rides through education.
A California woman who answered a housekeeping ad says she was flown to Florida, stripped of her documents, and forced into a Lake Worth Beach brothel.
A heat advisory issued for Palm Beach County from 11 AM - until 6 PM.A plume of Saharan dust is arriving across Florida today, helping shape the forecast by mak
The first full week of summer is arriving with plenty of heat and humidity across East Central Florida, while rain chances remain lower than normal for the next
A Palm Beach County animal rescue lost 3 cats in a fire possibly caused by a lithium-ion battery. The founder shares her warning for others.
The Boynton Beach Police Department is investigating the drowning of an 8-year-old child.
Six new Teslas caught fire on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County, forcing road closures due to toxic fumes and explosions.
A child died in Boynton Beach on Monday in what police are calling an accidental drowning. The child was identified as Javonte Rahming.
The Diocese of Palm Beach says it hired an independent firm and notified law enforcement and state officials to investigate what it calls serious allegations.
Florida has more cases of cosmetic procedures performed by unlicensed individuals than any other state, according to a National Institutes of Health review.
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