Judge denies bond for teen charged in deadly Boynton Beach shooting
A judge ordered 17-year-old Jamill Jean-Baptiste held without bond Friday on a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford.
More from The Palm Beach
View all news →government
Palm Beach County sends nearly 148,000 mail-in ballots for 2026 general election
Palm Beach County is sending nearly 148,000 mail-in ballots to voters ahead of the 2026 election.
coastal
High surf, dangerous rip currents threaten Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast beaches
High waves have prompt the closure of the Lake Worth Beach Pier this coming weekend.
News
New Florida animal cruelty law takes effect Oct. 1. Here’s what changes for the abuse data
Florida’s Oct. 1 animal cruelty law expands its abuse database, but two Martin County cases show why court outcomes and identifying details matter.
safety
Former Palm Beach County Fire Rescue captain sentenced to 10 years in child porn case
A former Palm Beach County firefighter was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case involving more than 300 files....
safety
Martin County barn fire destroys building, 6 vehicles; 1 firefighter taken to hospital
A barn that caught fire in Martin County on Thursday caused large flames and sent black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
business
'EVERYTHING STORE': World Market brings global shopping experience to South Florida
World Market opened its Palm Beach Gardens location Friday at Prosperity Centre, offering global food, home goods, and décor.
coastal
FBI employees seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida ‘grand conspiracy’ probe
Former FBI employees tied to the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case were subpoenaed to testify in Fort Pierce as part of the Justice Department’s Florida-base...