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Florida governor signs death warrant for William Reaves Jr., convicted of killing Indian River County deputy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for 77-year-old William Reaves Jr., the man convicted of murdering Indian River County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Raczkoski in 1986....
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DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed Indian River County deputy in 1986
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for William Reaves, convicted of killing Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski in 1986.
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Good Samaritans help person escape through window during mobile home fire in PBC
A Good Samaritan helped a person escape through a window as flames ripped through a mobile home in Palm Beach County on Friday morning.
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Caruso's name on the ballot could cause confusion if he drops out, expert says
Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso’s name will remain on the Nov. 3 ballot despite his arrest, even if he withdraws from the race.
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Martin County health officials warn of harmful algae near Lake Okeechobee
Health officials issued a blue-green algae alert for part of Lake Okeechobee after Sept. 15 samples found harmful toxins. Avoid visible blooms.
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Downpours return Friday afternoon, rain continues through the weekend
A Flood Advisory is in effect for central Palm Beach County until 2:00 PM
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Palm Beaches breaks tourism records in first half of 2026, welcoming over 6 million visitors
The Palm Beaches welcomed 6.09 million visitors in early 2026, generating $11.6 billion in economic impact
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Hot sand, cooling rain: How South Florida weather can shape whether sea turtles are male or female
We usually think about a summer downpour as relief from the South Florida heat. But beneath the sand along our beaches, rain can have another effect and it can change the environment where thousands of sea turtle eggs are developing....
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Tequesta child to be featured on CBS show 'The Greatest @Home Videos: Cedy Awards'
4-year-old Isla Peters received a life-saving liver transplant from her father. Her family’s journey is featured on 'The Greatest @Home Videos: Cedy Awards.'...
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Right lane blocked on Florida’s Turnpike South in Martin County after major crash
A major crash in Martin County has blocked off the right lane of Florida’s Turnpike South, according to Florida 511.
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Police: Wallet taken after pipe attack outside O’Shea’s Pub in West Palm Beach
A man is accused of hitting someone with a pipe, then taking their wallet in West Palm Beach, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
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Stuart woman accused of trafficking intellectually disabled adult in Boca Raton
Boca Raton police arrested a Stuart woman accused of arranging the commercial sexual exploitation of an intellectually disabled adult. Bond was set at $15,000....