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Palm Beach County officials explain what's driving Florida property tax increases ahead of Amendment 3 vote
The WPTV Town Hall on Amendment 3 has led to some more questions about the referendum facing voters on raising the Homestead Exemption to lower property taxes and reduce revenue for cities and counties....
safety
MCSO warns scam emails may trick development applicants into wiring money
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new fraudulent email scam.
schools
Teen who called in Boca Raton High bomb threat pleads guilty, sentenced to time served
A teenager who sent in a bomb threat at Boca Raton High School in September, 2025, pleaded guilty and will now spend a year in jail.
Local
West Palm Beach man accused of attacking two women, including hospice patient
A West Palm Beach man is accused of forcing his way into a home and attacking two women, including a terminally ill hospice patient.
Local
Palm Beach County leaders warn homelessness may rise despite drop in annual count
Palm Beach County’s annual count of people experiencing homelessness fell from 2025 to 2026, but local advocates say the numbers do not reflect the growing numb...
News
Deputies hear cries underground, rescue 2 kittens buried alive in Hobe Sound
Deputies digging through a rain-soaked backyard in Martin County heard the cries of kittens buried up to 3 feet underground, leading to the rescue of two animal...
coastal
Martin County employee rescues teen caught in rip current at unguarded beach
A Martin County employee used a surfboard to rescue a teen caught in a rip current at unguarded Bob Graham Beach. The girl was hospitalized.
Local
Woman accused of stealing Miami car, biting, scratching, kicking Palm Beach officers
Ashley Mabary is accused of stealing an unlocked Acura in Miami, driving it to Palm Beach and fighting officers. Bond was set at $41,000.
safety
Parking dispute at Loxahatchee Wawa ends in gunfire, woman's arrest, PBSO says
A dispute over a disabled car parked near a Loxahatchee Wawa entrance escalated into a fight and gunfire, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
Local
Frank Caliendo brings his famous impressions to Palm Beach Improv this weekend
Comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo visits Palm Beach Improv this weekend after stopping by ARC Florida to preview his South Florida shows.
safety
Hurricane Isaias shuts down nearly 63% of Gulf oil output, raising pump-price concerns
Hurricane Isaias has shut in nearly 63% of Gulf oil output, raising fuel-price concerns as Palm Beach and Treasure Coast drivers already pay more.